Your little one is now a preschooler! Prepare for reading and writing with these fun activities.
Activities by Age for 4-Year-Olds
- Beginning Writing
- Letter Knowledge
- Oral Language
- Phonological Awareness
Gel Writing Bags
In this activity, your child will have fun making letters in a homemade gel bag.
Going on a Prize Hunt
Learning about writing includes the understanding that print carries a message. This activity uses clues to send your child on an amusing scavenger hunt.
Happy Face, Sad Face
This activity can give your child an opportunity to express herself while giving you a glimpse of what makes her happy or sad.
In My Town
Help children learn the power of writing by helping them create their own hometown book in this activity. It uses photos and fill-in-the-blanks.
Let’s Make a Frame
This activity is a fun, creative way for your child to practice both fine motor and beginning writing skills.
Mangos for Matilda
Extend your child’s learning through an imaginative writing activity designed to help her think about food allergies.
My Name Is Magical!
Kids enjoy seeing their names. They also like to write their names themselves. This simple tracing activity will seem like magic to your child.
My Writing Area
Just as you read daily with your children, set aside time and have a dedicated space for drawing and writing. This shows that you value their emerging skills.
Stamp the Road
This activity gives your child practice with left to right progression. The use of the stamps and stamp pad also help with eye-hand coordination.
That’s My Name!
Kids get better at writing letters when they see their name and have chances to write it in fun ways. Help your child create a name sign with this activity.
The Name Game
A fun activity for your child to draw and write.