critical thinking activities for 3 year olds

12 Critical Thinking Activities for Kids

By: Author Tanja McIlroy

Posted on Last updated: 24 April 2023

Categories Cognitive Development

Critical thinking is a valuable skill and one that young children should be actively taught. The best way to teach this to preschoolers and kindergarteners is through play activities, discussions and stories.

In this article, I’ll share some basic critical thinking activities for kids, as well as some higher-order thinking skills activities you can incorporate into your daily storytime.

What is Critical Thinking?

Critical thinking is one of the higher-order thinking skills and is the process of analyzing information using logic, reasoning and creativity, in order to understand things and draw conclusions. [ source ]

Critical Thinking Activities for Preschoolers and Kindergarteners

The preschool years are the time to stimulate your children with fun games and activities that will stretch their imaginations and their ability to think critically.

These 12 critical thinking games for kids are screen-free, traditional games that can be played with your preschooler anywhere, and with no prep.

The traditional game of I Spy can be played in many ways e.g. spying objects based on initial sounds ( teaching letters ) or colours ( colour recognition ).

To test your child’s thinking, play this game by using descriptive clues that don’t involve sounds or colours.

• I spy with my little eye something that’s soft, round and can be thrown.
• I spy with my little eye something that grows, is smooth and is found on trees.

2. Build a Story

This game is about creative thinking and language development.

Start by making up an introduction to a story:

Once upon a time, there was a little grey cat.

Your child then adds a sentence to the story, thus changing the direction of the story:

The little grey cat was lost in the woods.

Then you add a sentence and so the story continues:

Suddenly, he heard a whisper behind him and he froze.

This game usually ends in fits of laughter and a ridiculous story but uses a lot of brainpower and imagination.

3. Rhyming Game

Play this rhyming game by challenging your child to think of words that rhyme with an easy word such as cat or tap. This game is great for developing auditory perception .

Say a sentence such as “ I have a …” or “ I see a …” and add in a simple word such as cat . Your child then responds with the same sentence using an appropriate rhyming word and you continue the game until you run out of words together.

Then choose a new word.

You: I see a cat .

Child: I see a rat .

You: I see a mat .

Child: I see a hat .

4. How Many Can You Think of?

This game challenges children to think of words that fit into a theme or category.

Choose a category, such as colours , and put a timer on for one minute. Ask your child to name as many words as they can that fit into the category, without repeating any.

Write down the words as they are said and count the total at the end. Your child will be motivated to beat the total in the next round.

Try these fun category games too.

5. Matchstick Buildings

Build 3D structures out of matchsticks and a variety of materials that can be used to join the edges – e.g. Prestik, Blu Tack, jelly sweets, little marshmallows, tape, playdough , glue, etc.

This will teach some technology skills and encourage planning, thinking and problem-solving as your child tries to figure out how to join parts together and make things stand, balance or hold in a particular position.

6. Cloud Stories

Every child will enjoy this activity. Go outside on a nice cloudy day, lie next to each other on the grass and look for pictures in the clouds.

Once you have found a few, encourage your child to tell a story by tying all the pictures together.

7. Lego Theme

You could ask your child to build a farm theme, complete with animals and farmhouses, and then ask them to build a space station. You will be surprised by how creative children can be when challenged to think of ways to create.

8. Tangrams

Ask your child to use the shapes to create a particular image, e.g. a specific animal, and give no direction. Your child must think about how to build various parts of a body by joining shapes together.

9.  Tic-Tac-Toe

This game, also known as noughts and crosses is an excellent thinking skills game and also develops planning skills.

Draw a simple table like the one above on paper or a chalkboard. Take turns to add a nought or a cross to the table and see who can make a row of three first.

Your child will probably catch on in no time and start thinking carefully before placing their symbol.

This game can also be played with coloured counters or different objects.

10. What is it?

Hold an object or toy behind your back. Your child must guess what it is by asking questions to extract clues.

Have your child hide an item first so you can model the kinds of questions allowed. Then swap and let your child formulate questions. With time, your child will learn how to ask targeted questions that narrow down the options.

• Is it soft or hard?
• Can I eat it?
• Can it fit in my hand?
• Does it make a sound?

11. Hide and Seek

In this game of Hide and Seek an object is hidden instead of a person.

This is a variation of the game above and involves giving directions or clues for where the object is hidden.

Hide the object then provide clues such as:

• It is far from here.
• It is outside the house.
• There is water near it.
• It is in the shade.

These clues can be easy or challenging, depending on your child’s age and ability to think.

12. What Really Happened?

This game works on imagination, creativity and thinking skills. Choose a story your child enjoys reading and knows well but have him/her make up an alternative ending to the story.

For example, Little Red Riding Hood goes into the woods with her basket but gets lost on the way and cannot find her grandmother’s house. What happens next?

Encourage your child to think of solutions to problems encountered along the way and ideas for how the characters can deal with certain situations.

Higher-Order Thinking Skills Activities for Storytime

One of the most useful activities you can do every day while reading to your children , right from the time they can understand the words, is to question them meaningfully in order to develop thinking skills.

Through the use of some very basic types of open-ended questions , you will have your child thinking , analyzing , predicting , comparing , deciding , giving opinions and deducing , amongst other skills.

There are many benefits to be gained from the simple act of reading and listening alone, however, by using the opportunity to add some questioning techniques, you will be developing important cognitive skills that will train your child to think in an advanced way.

Examples of Higher-Order Thinking Questions for Preschoolers

There are many different types and styles of questions that can be asked, each with a different purpose and to stimulate a different thinking skill.

Here are 3 examples of the types of questions you could use while reading:

1. Questions That Ask for Predictions

These kinds of questions encourage children to make predictions for a story. They could predict, for example:

• the genre of the story from clues on the book cover
• what happens at the end of a story
• what happens in the beginning (if you read the end of a story first)
• what could happen if a character makes a certain decision (and other scenarios for decision making )

2. Questions That Require Inference

Inference means that details are not explicitly stated in a text, but there are clues that lead the reader to deduce the answer to the question. Children learn to read between the lines.

Take for example an illustration in a story of an outdoor scene where the sun is shining. If you ask your child whether it is day or night they may not find the answer in the text; however, they can find evidence in the illustration to prove that it is daytime.

This is called inference and is a great skill for developing critical thinking skills in kids.

3. Questions Asking About the Main Idea

I have worked with high school pupils who struggle to summarize the main idea of a story or text in one sentence.

If the entire text is about the migration habits of birds, for example, many children will identify the main idea as being too broad (e.g. it is about birds) or too narrow (e.g. saying it is about one of many species mentioned in the text, or simply referring to something that was stated in the first sentence).

Asking the question “Can you tell me in one sentence what this story is about?” will teach children to think clearly and formulate concise and logical ideas.

Asking these kinds of questions can take as little as 5 minutes a day and will make a huge impact on your child’s ability to think logically and solve problems.

I hope you’ll enjoy trying some of these preschool critical thinking activities and exercises.

Get FREE access to Printable Puzzles, Stories, Activity Packs and more!

Sign up and you’ll receive a downloadable set of printable puzzles, games and short stories , as well as the Learning Through Play Activity Pack which includes an entire year of activities for 3 to 6-year-olds. Access is free forever.

Signing up for a free Grow account is fast and easy and will allow you to bookmark articles to read later, on this website as well as many websites worldwide that use Grow .

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed .

Sunday 15th of October 2023

I am a resource teacher and have been looking for these types of activities to use for my classes. I am excited to see how my students will respond...

Thank you so much for sharing...

Tanja Mcilroy

Monday 16th of October 2023

You're welcome, Lyn!

Tuesday 8th of August 2023

What a fantastic article on critical thinking activities for kids! As a parent, I'm always on the lookout for engaging ways to nurture my child's cognitive development. These 12 activities for preschoolers and kindergarteners truly resonate with me. The way you've explained each game, from I Spy to Cloud Stories, makes it easy to understand how they stimulate creative thinking and problem-solving skills.

Moreover, I found your insights on using higher-order thinking skills during storytime incredibly valuable. Encouraging kids to predict, infer, and analyze while reading is such a powerful way to enhance their cognitive abilities.

As I was reading your article, I couldn't help but think about another great resource that complements your ideas perfectly. It's an article called "Empower Your Child's Learning with Playful Critical Thinking Activities," and you can find it here: link. This article dives deeper into playful activities that foster critical thinking in kids and aligns perfectly with your approach.

Thank you for sharing your expertise and insights – your work is greatly appreciated by parents like me who are passionate about our children's development! 🌟

Wednesday 9th of August 2023

Thanks for your kind comment, Marina!

Connie Strand

Saturday 22nd of June 2019

Tanja , I have enjoyed all the articles you have written! The background information is so very important. Why we teach certain concepts along with the activities ,I think, has been invaluable! I hope other parents, educators and people involved with little ones, appreciate the extensive job you have done. Sincerely, Connie

Sunday 23rd of June 2019

Hi Connie, thank you so much for your kind words. I love writing about how young minds learn and it's wonderful when parents and teachers get involved and really understand the value of play for their children. Enjoy the journey! Tanja

Wednesday 20th of February 2019

I m very much satisfied with your ansure do u take sessions I need to meet u personaly so u can help me more about my daughter eira thank you very much

Hi Minaz, thank you for your comment. You are welcome to email me your queries at [email protected]

Atlas Mission

Navigate to...

10 preschool critical thinking activities my preschooler loves.

Want to Improve Your Child's Critical Thinking Skills?

Enroll your child for the Atlas Mission – the ultimate learning companion for kids.

Some days I wonder, “What was he thinking?”

“I had too many socks. The drawer wouldn’t close so I threw the extras in the trash,” beams my little guy as if that was the perfect solution to the problem.

Teaching kids critical thinking skills can be almost as hard as teaching them that pants are not an optional piece of clothing and goggles and an umbrella alone do not make a complete outfit either.

Here are some tried-and-true critical thinking activities for preschoolers that my child loves.

1. Guess What I Have

With a small toy in one hand, place both hands behind your back. Ask your child to guess what is in your hand. As they make attempts to guess, give them clues such as: “It’s not blue, it’s red,” or “it doesn’t have wheels, it has legs.” This allows them to make guesses based on what they already know.

Be ready to dodge in case they get frustrated and throw things at you. It happens.

2. Play the ‘Is It True?’ Game

Ask your child a question that starts with ‘Is it true that…’. When they answer, ask them how they know that it is true or not.

I asked my preschooler “How do you know if someone is sleeping?”

“Because they slobber on their pillow,” he answered brilliantly.

Don’t worry about perfect answers, just praise any effort.

3. Work in Groups

Getting my kids to work together in a group is one of the best preschool critical thinking activities that I know of. The hardest part of this activity is getting everyone’s attention.

Just join the game of ‘Who can say “No, me” the loudest’ , and maybe they will hear you.

When I can ever get my kids to interact with each other, they realize that there is more than one way of doing things and they are introduced to a variety of different approaches and ideas.

Pro Tip: Help Your Child Become Better at Critical Thinking

Enroll your child for the Atlas Mission and let your child play with this award-winning educational program. Your child will become better at critical thinking without even realizing it!

4. Play “Good Idea/Bad Idea”

Take two of your child’s favorite stuffed animals (and when they throw a fit for them, take two that they don’t like instead) and put on a show with them.

Act out scenarios and let your child predict the outcomes of their actions. Ask them at each phase of the game if what the characters are going to do is a good idea or a bad idea and why.

5. Food Tasting

Forming an opinion is an important preschool critical thinking skill. Kids have strong opinions about food. It’s usually a love/hate relationship.

It is widely known in preschool circles that no two kids are allowed to have the same favorite food. This is cause for war.

Bring out some foods that you know your child hates or loves. My son hates chicken and loves yogurt so we used those.

Now ask them if they like that food or not and why or why not. Then bring out a new food that your child will love (we used blue cupcakes with sprinkles) and let them predict whether or not they will like it and why.

6. Find Similarities and Differences

My preschooler and I often play a game of pointing out similarities and differences in things. He tells me how similar Dad and I are because we both drive under stop lights and how different Dad is from me because he thinks a yellow light means hurry up and I think it means slow down.

Challenge your child to find things that are similar and different at the same time like a fork and a spoon. Both are utensils but one is for eating salad and one is for digging in the backyard when Mom’s not looking (or something like that). These similarities and differences activities for preschoolers help strengthen a variety of your child’s skills.

7. Go On a Picnic

One of our favorite preschool critical thinking activities often includes an outdoor picnic. Give your child a lunch box to pack and suggest items that are both relevant and irrelevant to a picnic, and let them tell you which items are relevant, and why.

Yes, they will probably want to include their pet goldfish and two left mittens. If they can explain the relevance, I guess it can get packed.

8. Make ‘Get Well’ Cards

Making ‘Get Well Soon’ cards for people who are sick can help kids relate situations back to themselves. As you make the cards, ask them if they have ever been sick or hurt.

They will probably have a hundred stories but don’t worry. We all know that every Mom has a secret super power: the pretend listening skill.

“Oh, really?” “I never knew that.” “You’re kidding? Tell me more.”

Oh, yeah, we’re good.

9. Hide the Thimble

We have played this game for years to develop critical thinking skills. We never hide a thimble, though. I can just see my preschooler popping that thing in his mouth and me attempting to do the Heimlich maneuver on him.

No, we use a baseball instead. There’s no chance of him getting that whole thing in his mouth. Although, I’ve seen him try.

Everyone closes their eyes while the ball is being hidden. Then, I give clues and let the kids know if they are getting closer to the ball or further away.

I also give clues like, “It’s near the sofa.”

10. Ask ‘What Happened and Why’

No, I’m not talking about when you hear a loud noise and run into the room to investigate. For this activity, you only need a family photo album.

Sit down with your child and look at some funny photos of the family. Choose photos that have a story behind them and then ask your child, “What happened in this picture and why?”

My little guy likes the photo of my sister when she spilled melted chocolate all over the kitchen. Yup, that’s a keeper.

I’m sure you have some photos of your family that you can make fun of, too.

I hope you enjoy some of these preschool critical thinking activities with your little one just like I have. I just keep telling myself that one day they’ll pay off. But for now, I must go get those socks out of the trashcan.

Facebook Pinterest Google+

Related Articles

8 Critical Thinking Activities for Preschoolers that Encourage Imagination

12 Brainy Preschool Critical Thinking Games

7 Amazing Kindergarten Critical Thinking Skills your Little One will Love

More Preschool and Kindergarten Critical Thinking Articles...

Popular Articles

10 Sneaky Ways to Trick Your Kids into Learning Math

First Steps Towards Coding for Preschoolers: Understanding Instructions

5 Ways to Kill Your Child’s Creativity

10 Ways to Supercharge Your Child’s Science Skills

About the Author

Jill Cain creates educational content for the Atlas Mission . She has 20+ years of experience homeschooling her 6 children aged 4 - 21 and enjoys helping parents around the world in their homeschooling journeys.

Liked this article? Don’t miss our next one.

Our blog publishes free tips for busy parents like you to help you improve your child’s Reading, Math, Science and 21st century skills.

Follow us and get weekly updates containing some of our most exclusive content.

• NAEYC Login
• Member Profile
• Hello Community
• Accreditation Portal
• Online Learning
• Online Store

Popular Searches:   DAP ;  Coping with COVID-19 ;  E-books ;  Anti-Bias Education ;  Online Store

Conversations with Children! Asking Questions That Stretch Children’s Thinking

You are here

When we ask children questions—especially big, open-ended questions—we support their language development and critical thinking. We can encourage them to tell us about themselves and talk about the materials they are using, their ideas, and their reflections.

This is the fifth and final article in this TYC series about asking questions that support rich conversations. During the past year, Conversations with Children! has documented and analyzed the many different types of questions teachers ask and the rich discussions with children that flowed from those questions. The series has explored children’s interests, considered their developmental needs, respected their cultural perspectives, and highlighted their language development and thinking.

Using an adaptation of Bloom’s Taxonomy to think about the types of questions teachers ask children, this article focuses on intentionally using questions that challenge children to analyze, evaluate, and create. This can increase the back-and-forth dialogues teachers have with children—stretching children’s thinking!

For this article, I spent the morning in a classroom of 3- and 4-year-olds, located in a large, urban elementary school in Passaic, New Jersey. All 15 children spoke both Spanish and English (with varying levels of English proficiency), as did their teacher and assistant teacher. The teachers in this classroom stretch their conversations with children, having extended exchanges in both languages by listening to and building on children’s answers.

Understanding Different Types of Questions

Bloom’s Taxonomy has long been used as a way to think about the types of questions we ask students. We have adapted it for young children. Although Remember has mostly right or wrong one-word answers and Create invites use of the imagination and answers that are complex and unique to each child, these levels are just guides. It is up to you to consider which types of questions are appropriate for each child you work with. The lower levels form the foundation for the higher ones.

identify, name, count, repeat, recall

describe, discuss, explain, summarize​

explain why, dramatize, identify with/relate to

recognize change, experiment, infer, compare, contrast

express opinion, judge, defend/criticize

make, construct, design, author

A conversation about building with cups in the makerspace

A conversation between the teacher and two children began during planning time and continued as the children built in the makerspace.

During planning time

Teacher : I am excited to see how you will build with the cups. Do you have any idea how you will build with them? ( Analyze )

Child 1 : I will show you what I can do. ( He draws his plan on a piece of paper .)

Child 2 : I want to work with the cups too.

Teacher : Maybe you can collaborate and share ideas.

Child 2 : Yeah, we can work together.

Child 1 : We can build a tower.

Teacher : I wonder how tall it will be. I am very curious. I wonder, what will you do with the cups? ( Create ) I can’t wait to see!

Later, as the first child is building

Teacher : Can you describe what you did? ( Understand )

Child : I put these two and put these one at a time and then these two.

Teacher : How did you stack these differently? ( Analyze ) (The child doesn’t respond.)

Teacher : I noticed you stacked this one and this one in a diff erent way. How did you stack them differently? ( Analyze )

Child : (He becomes excited, pointing.) I show you!

Teacher : Please demonstrate!

Child : I knew what my idea was. (He shows the teacher how he stacked the cups.)

Teacher : Can you describe what parts of the cups were touching? ( Understand )

Child : The white part. Teacher: Oh, that is called the rim of the cup. How did you stack this one? ( Apply )

Child : I was trying and trying and trying!

Teacher : So you are stacking the rims together. And how is this stack different? ( Analyze )

Child : This one is the right way and this one is down.

Teacher : Oh, this one is right side up and this one is upside down!

A conversation about creating a zoo in the block area

The children were preparing for a visit to a local zoo. After listening to the teacher read several books about zoos, one child worked on building structures in the block area to house giraff es and elephants.

Teacher : I am excited to see how you are building the enclosures.

Child : It fell down and I’m making it different.

Teacher : So it fell down and now you’re thinking about building it a different way. Architects do that; they talk about the stability of the structure. How can you make it sturdier so it doesn’t fall? ( Evaluate )

Child : I’m trying to make a watering place for the elephant to drink water. I have to make it strong so he can drink and the water doesn’t go out.

Teacher : Maybe you can be the architect and draw the plans and your friend can be the engineer and build it. How do you feel about that? ( Evaluate )

Child : I’m gonna ask him.

A conversation about coding with robots

The children had been using the Ozobot Bit, a small robot that introduces children to coding, for many months. Because these robots are programmed to follow lines and respond to specific  color patterns (e.g., coloring small segments of the line blue, red, and green will make the robot turn right), preschoolers engage in a basic form of coding just by drawing lines. In this conversation, the teacher helps a child develop his own code.

Teacher : So tell me: what do we have to do first? ( Understand )

Child : (He draws as he speaks.) You have to keep going.

Teacher : Why do we have to do it that way first? ( Apply )

Child : Because have to draw it ’fore it can go. And you don’t draw it, it don’t go nowhere. Wanna see?

Teacher : So if it’s not on the line, it won’t go anywhere. It only goes on the line.

Child : Yeah.

Teacher : Okay. So are there any rules you have to follow? What rules do I need to know? ( Apply , Analyze , Evaluate )

Child : You can’t stop it with your hand. . . . And if you want to make another one, first you have to turn it off and then you make another one. (He demonstrates with four markers how to code on the paper and then puts the robot on the line.) Now it going backwards.

Teacher : So how could you fix it so it continues? ( Analyze , Evaluate , Create )

Child : (He makes the black line on the paper thicker and retries the Ozobot, but it still stops and turns around.)

Teacher : How can you fix it? Try something else to solve the problem. What should we try next? ( Analyze , Evaluate , Create )

Child : I gonna do the whole thing again. (The child starts drawing the code.)

A conversation to stretch dramatic play

A child held a baby doll and a girl doll as the teacher entered the dramatic play area.

Teacher : Tell me about the baby. ( Apply )

Child : This girl has a baby. We going to the doctor because we all sick.

Teacher : How do you think the doctor will help you get better? ( Evaluate )

Child : The doctor has to check my heart and then he gonna check my mouth.

Teacher : So what can you do to help your friends get better after the doctor checks your mouth and heart? How will you take care of them and yourself? ( Apply , Analyze , Evaluate )

Child : They go to bed back home and go to sleep.

Teacher : And what will you do? Tell me more about that. ( Apply , Analyze , Evaluate )

Child : I’m going read them a book.

Teacher : Oh, that is such a good idea! Do you have a special book in mind? ( Understand , Apply )

Child : (She nods her head in affirmation and smiles broadly.) I have a special book. (She holds up My House: A Book in Two Languages/Mi Casa: Un Libro en Dos Lenguas , by Rebecca Emberley.)

Teacher : Will you read the book to me? I’ll pretend that I am sick and I am in the bed and you can read the book to me. (The child gives the teacher a small blanket.) You are giving me my blankie. You read and I’ll listen. ( Apply , Create ) (The child invents her own story as she turns the pages.)

As the teacher, it’s up to you, the one who knows your students best in an educational setting, to decide which questions are appropriate for which children during a particular interaction. It can be challenging to develop and ask questions that engage children in analyzing, evaluating, and creating, such as, “If you could come to school any way you wanted, how would you get here? Why?” But questions that each child will answer in her own way are well worth the effort!

Note : Thank you, Megan (teacher), Ms. Perez (assistant teacher), and all of the wonderful students who taught me so much about coding! In addition to being the teacher, Megan King is the author of the chapter “A Makerspace in the Science Area” in the book Big Questions for Young Minds: Extending Children’s Thinking . And a great big final thank-you to the five preschool classrooms that invited me into their worlds, sharing their questions and conversations with TYC readers.

Suggestions for Intentionally Stretching Conversations with Young Children Ÿ

• Make sure to allow plenty of wait time for children to process what you are saying, think about it, and answer. Give them at least a few seconds, but vary this according to the children’s needs. Ÿ  
• Listen to the children’s responses. Use active listening strategies: make eye contact, encourage children to share their ideas, and restate or summarize what they say. Ÿ  
• Ask another quesiton or make a comment after the child answers. If you aren’t sure how to respond, you can almost always say, “What else can we add to that?” or “Tell me more about that.”

More high-level questions to spark conversations

In the makerspace: Ÿ

• Which material worked better in this experiment? Why? ( Analyze ) Ÿ  
• What are some reasons your machine worked/didn’t work? How will you change it now? ( Evaluate ) Ÿ  
• What will you be constructing today? Can you draw your plans? ( Create )

In the block area: Ÿ

• How is the house you built different from/the same as your home? ( Analyze ) Ÿ  
• What do you think would happen if we removed this block to make a doorway or window? ( Evaluate ) Ÿ  
• How will you create on paper the house you want to build? What details will you write or draw so you can remember what you want to build in case you don’t have time to finish today? ( Create )

With robots: Ÿ

• Why do you think the robot got stuck? ( Evaluate ) Ÿ  
• Why didn’t the code work this time? ( Evaluate ) Ÿ  
• How will you design a game for the robots to play? ( Create )

During dramatic play:

• Ÿ How could you turn this piece of fabric into part of your costume? ( Analyze ) Ÿ  
• How could we change the house area to make it cozier for the babies? ( Evaluate ) Ÿ  
• I wrote down the story you told your patient when she said she was afraid of the dentist. Can you illustrate the story to make a picture book? ( Create )

Photographs: Courtesy of the author

Janis Strasser,  EdD, is a teacher educator and coordinator of the MEd in Curriculum and Learning Early Childhood concentration at William Paterson University in Wayne, New Jersey. She has worked in the field of early childhood for more than 40 years.

Vol. 12, No. 3

Print this article

Seven Popular Critical Thinking Activities for Preschoolers

In this post, we will discover seven critical thinking activities for preschoolers that are simple, easy to set up and fun to play.

Critical thinking is one of the most important skills that children need to master in order to become successful in tomorrow’s world.

I remember when I was a student, schools relied heavily on memorization and basically repeating as accurately as possible what the teacher or a book said. Schools praised “recorder students”.

Although things have started to change and in some schools, logical thinking is encouraged and taught, unfortunately, many schools still have this antiquated system in which children simply repeat a list of facts.

Kids need to be able to process information, analyze a situation, make inferences, compare and contrast.

As parents, we need to help our children reach a higher level of logical reasoning as it is a prized skill nowadays.

Although children will develop their thinking skills through day-to-day interactions, we can also help them build a strong foundation by playing logical thinking games with them whenever possible.

To this end, here are seven simple critical thinking activities for preschoolers that are easy to set up. Most only require building blocks, pen and paper, toys that you already have in your house or a printable.

This post ma y contain affiliate links and I may earn a small commission when you click on the links at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. You can read my full disclosure  here .

Thinking Games for Preschoolers

The odd one out.

The Odd One Out is a great thinking game to play with kids. It improves their critical thinking by using their knowledge of patterns, vocabulary, differences and similarities.

There are a few ways of playing The Odd One Out:

• online games
• using toys around the house
• as a listening activity by saying words

For those who are new to this game, let me explain it. You present the child with four objects or images. Three of those objects have something in common while the fourth is not connected in any way to the three. The child has to identify the “intruder”. Of course, the game is not limited to four objects, you can choose to have more.

What Comes Next (Patterns)

A good yet simple reasoning game for kids is What Comes Next. Patterns teach children what comes next thus teaching them to make logical connections and use their critical thinking.

Understanding patterns help us make educated guesses, assumptions and provide order in a world that may seem chaotic.

What Comes Next is a simple game that, like The Odd One Out, can be played using worksheets, toys around the house, apps and computer games.

I like playing this game with building blocks as it allows me to practice colours, sizes, numbers and more.

Books offer great opportunities to practice reasoning skills.

When reading to your child, simply stop and ask open-ended questions like “What do you think will happen to X (the character)?” or “What do you think X will do now?”

This will encourage the child to make assumptions and come up with creative answers.

There’s nothing better than a riddle to fire up those brain cells and improve their thinking skills. Riddles are great because they help children focus on one problem until they find the solution, they exercise the brain (like any muscle, it needs to be used in order to stay in shape), they encourage children to think outside the box and come up with creative answers, not to mention that they are fun and don’t need any prep work.

The internet is full of riddles for kids so all you have to do is search for some. Here are some ideas.

Match the shadow

Shadow Matching is a simple activity for young kids that helps them enhance their problem-solving skills. It is a great activity for visual discrimination and memory, observing patterns, similarities and differences.

You can download this cute Farm Animals Shadow Matching Game for free.

Tic Tac Toe

Most of us are familiar with this game as it has been around for a very long time (ancient Egyptians have invented it, would you believe it).

Tic Tac Toe is a simple game, although apparently there are 255.000 different outcomes, that can be played with kids as young as two or three years of age.

The rules are easy to understand: there are two players, one has X as a symbol and the other one a 0. They play on a 3×3 grid and the goal is for the players to put their symbols three times in a row, either vertically, horizontally or diagonally.

You can play Tic Tac Toe either the traditional way, with pen and paper, or get the game with manipulatives which will definitely be more attractive for kids.

This Tic Tac Toe from Melissa&Doug looks fantastic!

Choose something…

This is a simple, yet effective critical thinking activity for preschoolers, although it can very well be played with toddlers as well.

You can play this game using either images or toys around the house. The idea is simple: present the child with six toys (there can be more or less depending on the child’s age). Make sure that some toys have similarities (colour, shape, material etc).

The child has to choose the correct toy/image based on your description. Take the picture above as an example. Some of the sentences that I used with my boy were:

• Choose something that is round but hasn’t got bumps on it.
• Choose something that is a cube and made of wood.
• Choose something that is a cube but hasn’t got numbers on it.
• Choose something that has a square shape but it’s not a cube.

Although it is true that children will develop their critical thinking through everyday interactions, we can always help them boost this very important skill by playing games with them like the ones presented above.

Brain-Boosting Memory Match Games

Fun Activities for Critical Thinking

Shape Matc hing Activity from Recycled Paper

Activities for Thinking Skills Development

I hope you found this post useful and that these critical thinking activities for preschoolers will provide moments of fun and learning for your little one(s).

If you liked this article don’t forget to share it 😉

Mom of two wonderful children, dedicated teacher and book lover.

5 thoughts on “Seven Popular Critical Thinking Activities for Preschoolers”

Great ideas! My daughter is about to start preschool and one of the activities we were encouraged to do over school holidays was asking to guess what will happen next in a book. I think she’d really enjoyable the other suggestions too.

These are all great ideas that are sure to get kids engaged! I know for sure my four year old loves questions, so he’ll respond really well to these. Thank you for the fantastic post 🙂

Great activities. I love engaging kids in critical thinking activities and puzzle, keeps their mind sharp and help develop their problem solving skills.

You have great ideas for preschool critical thinking activities! Lately, my three-year-old daughter has been into doing pattern activities. We have a large bowl of those colored glass flat stones that you find at an arts and craft store. We made really cool patterns with them by color. The other day, she made a super long pattern with them going down the hallway!

Critical thinking is such an important skill to pass to our children. Thanks for the tips!

Leave a Comment Cancel Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

10 Fun Critical Thinking Activities for Preschoolers

Posted on Last updated: May 29, 2023

Some children loves puzzles and love a challenge. There are different ways to strengthen critical thinking skills at an early age. Here are 10 critical thinking activities for preschoolers and older toddlers that will help young children become critical thinkers. These are simple activities that you can try today. 

Critical Thinking Games

What Can You Make with a Circle?  

This is a fun and creative game to play at home, in the car, on an airplane, or in the waiting room. It is a fun way to explore that there is more than one way to solve a problem and more than one right answer. Make a circle on the chalkboard or on a piece of paper and challenge your child to turn it into something else. Will they turn it into a flower, a sun, or will it become the body of an animal? There is no correct answer. 

A Copy Me game is a great way to develop spatial awareness. Use different household objects to make a design and then let your child copy it using a duplicate set of materials! In this picture, I set up the design on the left and the materials on the right were for my son to arrange. After you have done this over and over again. Have your child challenge you buy making a design and having you copy it. Creating the design and checking your answer will develop those skills in a different way. 

Possible Materials:

• craft sticks
• cookie cutters
• magnetic letters

What’s Missing? Part 1

This critical thinking activity can even be done on the go. All you need is paper and a pencil or dry erase board. Draw a picture of something and leave off a detail. Ask your child, “What’s missing?”.

• child’s name

What’s Missing? Part 2

This challenge is easier than What’s Missing – Part 1. Reuse an old magazine or ad to create this critical thinking activity. Cut out different pictures and cut part of the picture off. Challenge your child to put it back together. 

Sticker Puzzles

Foam stickers and paper are the materials you need to set the stage in this critical thinking exercise. Arrange the stickers in a certain design on the left and challenge your child to recreate it on the right. I stuck the stickers to the paper in the design on the left, but had my son just set the stickers on the paper in the correct arrangement on the right. That way we could reuse this activity. I keep it in a bag and throw it in my purse for the restaurant or waiting room. 

Squares in a Shape

How can the squares fit inside these shapes? I made this activity by arranging the wooden square blocks on the page and then tracing it around the outside. Some of these are trickier than others to complete. If you don’t have any wooden blocks like those shown, try using legos. 

Sticker Stories

Creative thinking is strengthened as older children design their own story with stickers. Arrange stickers on the page and then add details with crayons or markers. When your child is finished with the design, challenge them to tell you a story about what is happening in the picture. You can write the story down or just listen to it. 

Styrofoam Sculptures

Open ended play is the best way to promote critical thinking! What will your child make with styrofoam pieces and toothpicks? You can also substitute marshmallows or slices of pool noodles with the styrofoam. 

Cookie Cutter Puzzles

Younger children will love this simple puzzle made from cookie cutters or different objects. Trace the cookie cutter or specific shape and challenge your child to match them up. 

Mystery Bag

Mystery bag is so much fun and gets their senses thinking!  Put some fun objects in a bag (pompom, feather, plastic animals). Using deductive reasoning, your child will guess what the object is BEFORE she sees it.

Board Games and Card Games

The good news is that board games and card games are excellent for developing critical thinking skills and include the important skills of learning how to take turns and how to handle losing. 

• Tic Tac Toe
• Connect Four

Trying a simple experiment or wondering how things work are also natural ways to strengthen the critical thinking mindset. The Way Things Work Now by David Macaulay is a great book to get your child wondering and asking questions about how things work. Not a Box by Antoinette Portis is a fun picture book that illustrates how to think outside the box (literally).  

These critical thinking games are a few of our favorites. Overall, the end goal is for your child to be curious, ask their own questions, make logical connections, and to find creative solutions. The more logic and reasoning skills your child has, the better learner they will be in their own life.

Wednesday 13th of May 2015

I love this list. I have a bunch of puffy stickers (they were on clearance and I had to buy them!) so now I know what to do with them. They've been sitting in my cabinet for some time. :)

• April 18, 2012

Developing Thinking Skills From 24 to 36 Months

While you often hear this stage called the “terrible two’s”, it is also an amazing time when your toddler’s skills and personality continue to deepen and grow. find strategies to support the development of your toddler’s thinking skills during this year..

In this third year, you will see a big jump in your child’s thinking skills. He will start to appreciate humor and jokes. She will be able to come up with solutions to more complex problems. Toddlers are also starting to be able to put themselves in another person’s shoes. They know that others have thoughts and feelings that are different from their own. For example, your child may give you a hug when you are sad. It is also an amazing time when your toddler’s skills and personality continue to deepen and grow.

What Can You Do to Support Your Toddler’s Thinking Skills?

Encourage pretend play. Let your child be the “director.” This helps her develop her own ideas. It also strengthens her thinking skills as she uses logic in her play: *The dog has to go back in his house because it’s raining.* You can help her develop her ideas by asking questions: *What is the doggy feeling? Why? What might happen next?*

Offer materials that help your child act out the stories he’s creating —hats, dress-up clothing, toy dishes, child-sized brooms, pads of paper, blocks, play food, and household objects like big cardboard boxes, blankets, pillows, etc.

Ask questions during your everyday play and routines. As you go through your day together, ask your child questions about what the two of you are seeing: *Why do you think the leaves fall from the trees? Where do you think the butterfly is going?* This gets your child’s mind working and lets her know that you are interested in her ideas.

Offer lots of chances to explore in creative ways. Take nature walks. Play with sand and water. Give your child objects he can take apart and investigate. By exploring objects during play, children figure out how things work and develop problem-solving skills.

Use everyday routines to notice patterns. Using language to explain these patterns helps your child become a logical thinker and increases her vocabulary *When the buzzer rings, the clothes are dry.* Or, *You wear mittens to keep your hands warm when it’s cold.*

Sort and categorize through the day. Your child can separate laundry into piles of socks, shirts, and pants. He can help set the table and organize the forks, plates, and spoons. At clean-up time, have him put the cars on one shelf and books on another.

Talk about feelings. Help your child develop a feelings vocabulary. Put words to what you think she might be feeling. *You are so mad that we have to leave the park.* This helps your child understand and cope with her emotions. Talk about what others might be feeling: *That little girl is jumping up and down and smiling. How do you think she feels?*

Encourage your child to test out different solutions to problems , rather than doing it for him: You might suggest he try the square block in another hole in his shape-sorter, or add some blocks to the bottom of his tower to keep it from collapsing.

Browse our full suite of resources on early childhood development.

Looking for strategies or have questions about how to support your child’s education? Ask our AI-powered assistant.

Parent Resources for Learning > Core Skills > 7 Play-Based Learning Activities for 3-Year-Olds

7 Play-Based Learning Activities for 3-Year-Olds

by Dr. Jody LeVos | Aug 10, 2023 | Core Skills

Pop quiz: What’s a better way to get a 3-year-old to learn, pop quizzes or playtime? 

If you guessed playtime, you’re right! Play-based learning activities for 3-year-olds help them develop the skills they need for school and life by tapping into their natural love of play . It’s a lot easier to get a toddler to play a learning game than to sit down and study—plus, they’ll actually learn more!

The Short Cut

• Learning activities for 3-year-olds can help them develop Core Skills , Creativity , Critical Thinking , and the other 5 C’s that help them thrive
• Play-based learning activities work well because kids learn more when they’re doing something they’re interested in
• Many of the best activities are simple and use everyday items from around the house

We’ve put together instructions for seven of our favorite play-based learning activities for 3-year-olds, plus some general tips, to get you started.

Why Learning Activities for 3-Year-Olds Work

Three-year-olds have a lot of energy, and they’re often eager to have new experiences. You can take advantage of their natural Curiosity (one of the 5 C’s) to help them learn valuable skills and see where they are in reaching their developmental milestones .

When kids do an activity they’re interested in, their brains literally light up on researchers’ scans. They learn more and retain more of what they learn, including important abilities.

For instance, hands-on activities —in which your child molds, cuts, sticks, sorts, or manipulates objects—help them develop motor skills. They also help them learn to follow directions for precision and accuracy, improving their Critical Thinking. Similarly, activities like putting puzzles together and playing with building blocks help develop reasoning skills and Creativity (another of the 5 C’s).

All of these abilities will help them as they get older and start working on more complex skills like writing and tying shoelaces.

The first six years of a child’s life are a critical time for brain development. The things they learn in this period help them perform well in school, excel in work, build healthy relationships, and live happy, fulfilling lives.

How Should I Teach My 3-Year-Old?

Keep It Simple

Parents sometimes think early learners need an elaborate game or flashy toy to hold their attention. But three-year-olds are fascinated by lots of simple things—different colors and shapes , how these colors change when you mix them (e.g., red and blue make purple), kicking a ball, storybooks about dinosaurs, baking cookies, and so on.

You don’t need anything complicated to create engaging learning activities for 3-year-olds. In fact, you’ll often be more successful if you keep it simple and use everyday items you already have.

Allow for Creativity

Life is full of right answers for 3-year-olds (and a lot of them, like “Can I hit someone when I’m mad?” are important!). But focusing on process over the finished product when you’re playing helps kids maintain their natural Creativity. If they decide to paint a blue dog, that’s OK! And if they choose to create a 10-legged cat, that’s great too. 

Give them time to play with no “right answers” to strengthen this important skill.

Be Flexible and Patient

Not every activity you try is going to be a hit with your kids. That’s OK!

At this age, your child is learning who they are and what they’re comfortable with. Exploring their likes and dislikes (which can change quickly!) is part of their development.

7 Top Learning Activities for 3-Year-Olds

1. number hunt.

What You’ll Need

• A set of fun items—from teddy bears to building blocks to balls, anything goes!
• Hide the items around a room
• Ask your three-year-old to find a set number of an item or a group of items (for example, ask them to find one teddy, two socks, and three balls)
• If this is too easy and they lose interest, try turning it into a race against the clock (can they find the items in just one minute?)
• If they find the game a little tricky, ask your child to search for one item at a time (e.g., one teddy, and then one sock, and then one ball) and progress from there

We love this activity because it helps develop working memory and numeracy, important areas of both Critical Thinking and Core Skills.

2. Pasta Necklaces

• Dry, uncooked cylindrical pasta
• Sealable plastic bags
• Food coloring
• A cotton thread or string (you can also use an old shoelace)
• Paper towel
• Beads (optional)
• Place the pasta into the plastic bags, then add a few drops of food coloring to each bag
• After adding the coloring, seal each bag and let your kids give it a good shake
• Line the trays with paper towels, pour the colored pasta on top, and allow it to dry
• While the pasta dries, cut the string so it’s the right length to make a necklace for your child and tie a knot on one end
• Once the pasta is dry, your child can slide the pasta (and beads if you use them) onto the string to make a necklace. When they reach the end of the string, tie the two sides together and you’re done!

This is a fun way to help your child practice counting (“How many pieces of pasta are you adding?”), develop fine motor skills, and explore Creativity.

3. Trace Yourself

• Have your child place part of their body (like their hand) on a sheet of paper
• Show them how to trace around it using a crayon
• Let them take over tracing and finish
• Encourage them to decorate their tracing however they’d like—maybe their hand needs eyes and a mouth!
• The simplest body part to start with is your child’s hands. Once your child has mastered tracing out their hands, they can progress to their feet.
• For even more fun, use a very large piece of paper and trace your child’s whole body. They can then add features and clothes.

This activity requires little prep and can be great for an easy afternoon when you’re in the mood for low mess levels. And it’s an excellent way to help your child practice their fine motor skills!

4. Make an Ocean

• HOMER Sail the Sea printable coloring page
• Crayons, markers, or colored pens
• Help your child color in the printable and discover the interesting creatures that live in our seas
• As your child colors, point out the letters and say their names, the sounds they make, and creature names that start with them (“S” makes a “sssss” sound, for “seahorse”)
• Try to get your child to make the letter sounds too
• Lean into process over perfection. The goal is to introduce your child to letters, sounds, names, and the links between them—if all they want to do is say “sssssss” and color, they’re still learning!
• To make things even more fun, give the creatures silly names and make up stories about them

This is a great activity for developing Core Skills like letter-sound recognition and fine motor skills!

5. Build a City

• Building blocks
• Get out the blocks and start making things, giving each building a name (“This is a candy store. This is an apartment building. This is a playground.”)
• Invite your child to name their own creations as they build alongside you
• If they’re enjoying the game, ask them to copy buildings you’ve made (“This is a candy store. Can you make one too?”)

This quick, simple activity helps develop Critical Thinking (copying your buildings), Core Skills (fine motor skills), and Creativity, all at once!

6. Watch It Grow

• HOMER printable seed growth tracker
• Crayons or pencils
• Large jar (glass or clear plastic)
• Fast-growing seeds (e.g. peas or beans)
• Paper towels
• An old milk or juice carton
• A ruler or measuring tape
• Ask your child to fill the jar with paper towels, then pour water onto the paper towels until they’re slightly damp
• “Plant” the seeds in the damp towels, positioning them close to the jar’s edge so you can watch them grow
• Use the printable to decorate the “watering can” (the milk or juice carton) and add a tag with the plant’s name
• Each day, make a fun moment of checking the jar and asking your child to note any changes you can track in the field notes (“Oh! We finished breakfast! Time to check the jar!”)
• If the paper towels dry out, add water

This activity introduces kids to how plants grow, stoking their Curiosity (another of the 5 C’s) as they explore the way the seed changes day by day!

7. Create Your Own Color Hunt

• Five objects that match each color of crayon, located in or around the house
• Optional: HOMER Make a Color Hunt printable
• Draw a square in the center of a piece of paper (or use the optional Make a Color Hunt printable)
• After drawing the square, use just one color to color it in
• Hand your child the paper and ask them to find five items in or around the house that have the same color
• For kids who aren’t counting yet , you can place items in a bucket or box and ask them to find all the items inside that match the color on the paper

This is a great activity to help with sorting, learning colors, and counting!

Continue the Adventures with Begin!

There are lots of ways to help your child stay entertained, engaged, and learning at home! These activities should help your 3-year-old develop a wide range of important skills.

And if you need more, don’t worry—we’re here to help. Sign up for our emails or check out our award-winning products, from kid-safe learning apps to hands-on activity kits , or try our Early Learner Bundle to see how it all comes together to give your child their best start to achieving their fullest potential.

As our Chief Learning Officer, Jody leads a highly knowledgeable team of early learning experts at Begin. She has a Ph.D. in Developmental Science, focused on children’s mathematical and cognitive development.

View all posts

Dr. Jody LeVos

Related posts.

6 Key Goals for Enhancing Social Skills in Children at Home

Supporting our kids’ ability to make and maintain relationships is one of our most important jobs as caregivers. It’s also one of the most challenging. Interpersonal skills like communication, sharing, and listening lay the foundation for this work, and while they...

Keep Reading →

5 Activities for Teaching Kindness Lessons to Kids

Showing kindness means focusing your attention on another person, recognizing what they are feeling and what they need, and then offering them something. It’s giving your sister the last cookie in the jar. It’s playing a game because it’s your friend’s favorite....

13 Invention Ideas for Kids and Why They Matter

Inventing new things helps kids develop creativity and critical thinking. Try these 13 invention ideas!

Building Character through Vicarious Learning in Child Behavior

“Kids are sponges.” Parents, teachers, and caregivers say this all the time, and you’ve probably seen it for yourself. A 3-year-old mimics her older brother’s language. A 5-year-old acts out something they see on TV. Behavior and vocabulary spread through an...

6 Free Creativity-Building Preschool Art Activities

Preschoolers are creative superheroes. From age 3 to age 4, a kid’s artistic abilities explode (sometimes literally, if they’re dropping paint or a bucket of crayons!). Their drawings become more recognizable, they may start to play pretend and invent friends...

A Guide to Receptive Language for Parents and Caregivers

Receptive language skills help kids understand and respond to verbal, nonverbal, and written communication. Find out how!

6 Tips on Managing Screen Time for the Holidays

Learn to manage screen time during the holidays in ways you feel good about with Dr. Sarah Bren and Begin.

Make Your Own Flowers to Celebrate World Kindness Day

Build Character with your family on World Kindness Day with DIY yellow flowers to give out!

Outdoor Winter Scavenger Hunt

Build critical thinking skills and get kids outside with this winter scavenger hunt!

Explore Many Ways to Give Thanks with Fun Printables for Kids

Gratitude is an important part of Character, one of the 5 C’s that help kids thrive in school and life. Get two printables to help!

Cultivate Gratitude with a Thankful Pumpkin Family Tradition

Gratitude is an important Character skill for kids. Teach them to express it with a thankful pumpkin!

6 Effective Skills to Encourage Phonemic Awareness in Kids

Phonemic awareness helps kids become stronger readers. Find out how with the early learning experts at Begin!

5 Logical Thinking Games for Preschoolers

Inside: 5 fun, logical thinking games for preschoolers .

If you’ve ever tried to reason with a three-year-old, you know that a child at this age is not a logical thinker. Young children are very concrete and literal in their thinking, and it is only as they approach school age that they begin to show a readiness for tasks that require more abstract thinking. However, preschoolers often make surprising connections as they go about the business of learning and making sense of the world, and there are some fun logical thinking games for engaging your preschooler’s brain in new ways of thinking!

What is Logical Thinking? Logical thinking involves reasoning and using what you know to draw conclusions. It requires an understanding of attributes, relationships, and sequence, and is not only important for formal learning; it is an essential life skill. According to Ellen Galinsky, author of Mind in the Making , learning to use higher-order thinking skills will positively impact your child’s success in many areas of life.

Looking for ideas for older children? Check out this collection of Brain Games and Logic Puzzles that get kids thinking.

The five games below integrate logical thinking skills into play. As you introduce a new game, be sensitive to how engaged and interested your child is in the activity, and maintain a playful tone and demeanor. If your child isn’t quite ready for an activity, try it again in a few weeks or months.

1. Twin Towers For this game, you will need building blocks, coloured cubes, or Lego ® . Position your child across from you on the floor or at a table, and place a tall box or folder between you so that your child cannot see what you are building on your side.

RELATED: Blocks and constructions sets are fabulous for developing logical thinking and problem solving skills. Check out our collection of 21 awesome building kits and sets for children of all ages.

2. Hide and Seek With a Twist Most preschoolers love the game Hide and Seek. In this version, your child hides a toy or stuffed animal somewhere in your house, and you ask questions about where it is hidden. Your child nods or shakes his head to indicate answers. Ask questions such as, “Is it hidden in a room someone sleeps in?” “Is it hidden where someone sits?” “Is it hidden near a wall?” This requires your child to think about each clue and consider whether it is TRUE or FALSE based on where the object is hidden.

Younger children will not always give you the correct responses, so keep track of the questions asked. When the object is found, avoid correcting any errors in clues, and instead review them out loud: “Oh, it WAS hidden where someone sits, but it WAS NOT hidden where someone sleeps!” Even if your child is not yet responding appropriately, you are using the vocabulary of logical thinking while you are having fun!

3. Line Up the Toys This game requires your child to think about both order and attributes. To play, you need four or five toys or small stuffed animals and, for extra fun, your smartphone. When your child isn’t looking, place the toys or animals in a line, as if they are lined up to go someplace. You can lay out papers as placeholders, even numbering them if you choose. Once the toys are in order, take a picture with your phone. Then move the toys back away from their positions.

4. Double Side Shape & Colour Game This wooden puzzle does considerably more than reinforce the attributes of shape and colour. It requires the player to use the skills of sequencing, cause-and-effect, and deduction and has great versatility. It can be introduced as a one-player activity and, as your child is ready, played with two players. Also a hit with children beyond preschool age, this game reinforces all the skills of logical thinking in an entertaining way.

5. Little Red Riding Hood Game An award-winning game that includes a picture book and multi-level challenges, your preschooler will enjoy this one for many years. The goal is to make a path for Little Red Riding Hood so that she can get to Grandma’s house, and along with visual perception and spatial reasoning, the skills of planning and problem solving are practised and reinforced. Your child will use many thinking skills, and will enjoy the satisfaction of successfully achieving the goal!

Christie Burnett is a teacher, presenter, writer and the mother of two. She created Childhood 101 as a place for teachers and parents to access engaging, high quality learning ideas.

10 Brain-Boosting Activities for Three-Year-Olds

• Family Time Tips & Tools , Preschool
• May 1, 2018

Support Your Preschooler’s Development with These At-Home Activities

These ideas expand upon what your preschooler is learning in their classroom. Activities are adapted from the Ages and Stages Questionnaire Learning Activities by Elizabeth Twombly and Ginger Fink.

1. Muffin Tin Geoboard

Using rubber bands, encourage your child to make shapes like squares and rectangles on the backside of muffin tins. Or they can create letters and numbers on the geoboard.

2. Coin Exploration

Gather loose change and count them together. Sort the coins by size and color, and talk about which one is bigger or smaller. Create a coin toss game with cups. Have fun and be creative in exploring coins.

3. Interactive Reading

As you read with your child, invite them to look at, point to and talk about what they see on the page. Interactive reading helps your child stay interested in a book and learn. Give your child time to ask questions about the book.

4. Create a Face

Talk about the parts of a face as your child creates one using different shapes cut out from paper or foam pieces. Your child’s self-image will strengthen as they learn how to create a likeness of themselves.

5. Move Like an Animal

Talk about what is happening as you and your child run fast like a cheetah or gallop like a horse. Your child will learn words at the same time they learn to coordinate their body and control their actions.

6. Two-Step Directions

Give your child directions that ask for two or more actions. Two-step directions give your child practice in understanding and completing all the parts of a task.

7. Searching For Sounds

Find various objects around the house and describe the sound your child can make with each object. Your child becomes more familiar with their environment when they have the chance to hear and classify sound.

8. Matching Pictures

Let your child look for one matching pair among several pictures of the same kind of thing, for example, among several pictures of cars. Your child will notice which pictures are nearly alike and which are exactly alike.

9. Pack My Own Picnic

Invite your child to pack a picnic lunch and decide what to include. Packing a picnic allows your child to act independently and learn from their choices. Talk about where they will be eating and what foods might be easy to eat there.

10. Props for Pretending

Stock a box or basket with supplies that encourage your child to imagine themselves in different roles. Your child’s thinking may expand as they dress up to play various parts.

Curious about what learning looks like in our classrooms?  Explore more about our preschool curriculum today!

Teacher Spotlight: Emily Wood

Teacher Spotlight: Alexia Brown

Teacher Spotlight: Dionna Jones

Professional development day 2024.

Teacher Spotlight: Conchelle Simmons

Teacher Spotlight: Lauren Robling

Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy | USDA Nondiscrimination Statement

Top 8 Games for 3-Year-Olds

• January 6, 2023
• Games for kids , Home activities

Don’t blink! Age three is a huge transitional stage for young children. They quickly learn new skills and develop right before your eyes. It’s the time when little ones are no longer babies—they are starting to become autonomous individuals! During this stage, 3-year-olds experience rapid changes in their abilities to do tasks using fine and gross motor skills. This is a great time to play fun games with 3-year-olds that will support their growth and development! 

New Activities for a New Phase

Age three is an important year in a child’s life because they begin interacting with the world around them and start craving more independence.  

During this transformative year, most little ones begin to fully interact with what is happening around them, from playing with family members to engaging with more complex games.

Playing games with 3-year-olds is an excellent way for kids to have fun and strengthen a wide range of skills like logic , critical thinking , and creativity !

Top Games for Boys and Girls Age 3

There are many different games and activities that are suitable for three-year-olds . Most 3-year-olds are easily entertained so caregivers don’t need to go out and find intricate games to spark kids’ interests. 

Little ones love when their grown-ups put a lot of enthusiasm into an activity … so just playing a classic game with positive energy can help motivate your child to get involved!

1. Puzzles 🧩

Solving puzzles provides many benefits for children of all ages but are especially valuable for 3-year-olds! Puzzles help develop youngsters’ hand-eye coordination , problem-solving abilities , strategic thinking , and tolerance to frustration .

It’s ideal for children to start with simple puzzles, like “peg in the hole” puzzles. Then, caregivers can slowly begin introducing more advanced puzzles. This practice helps children build confidence in themselves and foster their logical thinking skills .

2. Hide And Seek 🙈

This game is entertaining for 3-year-olds. Not only is it an opportunity for exercise, but it also helps them feel independent and begin to think strategically . While playing, kids can even practice numeracy skills (counting to 10 while everyone hides) and new vocabulary for parts of the house.

You can have loads of fun together trying to find new places to hide. Plus, this is a great game that the whole family can play together!

3. Role-Playing Games 🎭

Role-play is very helpful when it comes to teaching 3-year-olds new skills. In this instance, role-playing can raise awareness of children’s surroundings and help kids practice important social skills.

Role-playing can also stimulate creativity and imagination . Let your imaginations run wild and act like police officers, firefighters, nurses, vets, etc. Pretend to be mermaids, grocery store clerks, or shooting stars! The possibilities are endless, and you will see how much your little one enjoys playing with you.

4. Arts And Crafts 🎨

Artistic activities are also recommended for 3-year-olds. Arts and crafts help kids stimulate creativity and explore their individuality .

Here are a few ideas for easy (and slightly messy) ways to incorporate arts and crafts into your 3-year-old’s life:

• Watercolors
• Finger painting
• Trace and color shapes

With 3-year-olds, you don’t have to worry about facilitating a painting project with instructions for a specific image or color. Simply encouraging little ones to explore with watercolor and fingerpaints is a fun way to foster creativity. 

5. Obstacle Courses 🚦

Great for rainy days stuck inside, or sunny days playing outside! A simple obstacle course is a great way to spend an afternoon with friends and family.

Use household objects like frisbees, shoes, chairs, pillows, etc., to set up an obstacle course. To create an obstacle course, you’ll need a starting point and a finish line . Set up your household items in between these two points and give instructions like:

• Hop on each frisbee
• Go around the shoe
• Crawl under the chair
• Spin 3 times in the hula hoop
• Bounce like a kangaroo through the hall

Help guide your child as they make their way through the course, and don’t forget to celebrate them when they make it to the finish line!

6. Treasure Hunts 📜

This is a classic game for the whole family. The idea is to use hints and clues to find a particular hidden object.

You can add a dash of creativity to the game by turning the treasure hunt into a fun story (a pirate’s treasure, a wizard’s spell book, etc.).

• Give kids helpful clues like: “it’s blue,” “it’s cold,” and “it’s in the room where we eat dinner.”
• Make a map of your house with special places marked with clues!
• Help lead your child to the treasure by giving feedback such as: “you’re getting warmer” as they get close to the treasure or “you’re getting colder” as they go further away from the treasure.

7. Emotion Identification Games 😃

Games are a great way to help children begin to develop a sense of self. Through playful activities, you can teach kids important lessons about their emotions!

For example, you could create faces from cardboard using different expressions like sad, happy, scared, and angry. Then, play “guessing games” to identify different emotions.

• Say, “I make this face when I feel sad,” and have the child point to the correct emotion.
• Repeat for each of the emotions.

You could even try to guess the emotions of their favorite cartoon character during an episode. The goal is to be creative and have fun!

8. Sensory Activities 🧊

3-year-olds explore using their 5 senses: taste, touch, smell, sound, and sight . Sensory play stimulates these 5 senses and encourages kids to make sense of their surroundings with their natural instincts. Many children also find sensory activities to be calming . 

Ice experiment: 

• Fill a small container with water, food coloring, and plastic toys (empty plastic cream cheese or butter containers work great!) 
• Freeze the container
• Remove the ice block from the container and place it in a bin
• Set out a bowl of warm water, a water dropper, and a bowl of salt
• Your child can experiment with dropping warm water and salt onto the ice block to melt the ice and find the prizes trapped inside! 

Remember that kids also like to explore using their mouths, so be sure to supervise!

Games for 3-Year-Olds and Lingokids

Interested in learning more about how Lingokids supports toddlers and preschoolers to gain academic and life skills? Download the app and check out the content on our YouTube channels . 

What is your child’s favorite activity to play? Let us know by tagging us on social media ! 

Enjoy these articles too!

Lingokids Recommends: Best Films to Watch with Kids at Home!

One of the best ways to while away the hours at home is to watch some

5 Activities for Teaching Diversity and Inclusion

As children grow older, they begin to realize that all people are different. Diversity is an

Exploring English Through Timeless Tales

While children adore watching cartoons and playing with learning apps, the timeless charm of classic folk

Never miss any Lingonews!

• For Business
• Resources for Parents
• EU's Horizon
• Proven Results
• Help Center
• Terms of service
• Privacy Policy
• Cookie Policy
• Redeem your Oxford Code

We are social

Lingokids Gift Cards

Lingokids Store

• Skip to primary navigation
• Skip to main content
• Skip to primary sidebar

Teaching Expertise

• Classroom Ideas
• Teacher’s Life
• Deals & Shopping
• Privacy Policy

78 Perfect Preschool Activities For 3-Year-Olds

November 15, 2023 //  by  Eileen Zajac

Whether you’re planning for a full term or just a week of curriculum, we know the challenge of preparing activities for your 3-year-old preschoolers! We also realize that finding learning experiences that meet the different abilities of your kiddos takes a lot of time and energy. Implementing three to four 15-minute activities is the perfect way to hold your little learners’ attention. Use this list to find a few activities that can be easily integrated into your lessons, or used throughout the day during mini-breaks and transition periods. Let’s dive in!

1. Rainy Names

Did you know that learning and understanding names can boost confidence and build community in the classroom? This activity has your students paste raindrops with the letters of their names in the correct order. It’s perfect for a rainy day and for enhancing your students’ name recognition, pre-writing skills, and much more! 

Learn More: Instagram

2. Baby Tub Time

Your little ones will adore using dolls to improve social skills in this engaging educational activity! Hands-on activities like this one where they’ll wash and care for their doll will help your children gain a better understanding of how to treat others appropriately. 

Learn More: The Imagination Tree

3. Letter Fishing

Engaging and challenging activities for your preschool children that also enhance their letter recognition skills? Where do we sign up? Use a basket or fill a tub with water and let your little fishermen start casting for letters! This fun learning experience will engage even your most lively kiddos.

4. Counting Caterpillars

Your kiddos will love practicing their motor skills and number recognition by building little caterpillars! Draw some circles to create a caterpillar and then write a digit from 1 to 10 in each circle. Your preschoolers will match these to numbered dots on other circles that you have made from construction paper. 

5. Building With Magnetic Tiles 

Get your hard hat ready and start building with magnetic tiles! This activity helps develop your children’s motor skills and creativity, and is simply a lot of fun! Use MAGNA-TILES (or blocks) and have them either copy your creations or create their own designs! 

6. Kids Busy Boxes

‘Busy boxes’ will be a definite game changer for your preschool classroom! For this quick activity, fill individual compartments of plastic containers with items such as markers, dried cereal, or anything else that will keep busy little hands and minds occupied! You don’t need to get fancy – even a shoe box will work! 

7. Mini Pies

Preschoolers love being outside! Outdoor play gives your students the space to observe nature while they test out their skills! Imaginations will soar as they make mini pies by filling muffin tins with natural objects like black walnuts, dirt, and a sprinkle of grass to top it off! Just hope they don’t expect you to try their creations!

8. Color Sorting

By preschool, kids are usually pretty skilled at recognizing different colors, but that doesn’t mean this toddler activity shouldn’t be practiced. Have your children sort colored objects into matching colored dishes to learn critical thinking and organizational skills. This is a great activity to supplement lessons focused on categorization. 

9. Obstacle Courses

There’s no doubt that building motor skills is extremely important for childhood development.  This fun obstacle course activity will be a hit with your youngsters! It will also help them develop muscle strength, balance, problem-solving skills, sensory processing, and coordination – all essential components of motor skills! 

10. Name or Letter Recognition

You’ll love this activity that requires little prep and has multiple uses! Whether your kiddies are working on building names or identifying letters, these colorful sticker dots will spark their interest and enhance their recognition skills. Get them to match the letters with those on paper or use the stickers to practice building sight words.

11. Boo Boo Counting

Boo Boo Counting is great for developing math skills and for practicing empathy. Your young mathematicians will relate to matching numbered band-aids to the owie spots on a cardboard cutout of a child. Consider laminating the cardboard and using velcro to make this activity last longer – it’s a keeper!

Learn More: Toddler Rat Play

12. Logical Sorting

Add this one to your week of activities focused on logical sorting. Your little ones who are ready for a challenge will love using a grid to sort colorful little houses into categories to match both the house color and the roof color!  This activity will go a long way in helping them understand the relationship between different patterns. 

Learn More: Teachers Mag

13. Arrow Matching

This is an adorable hands-on learning activity that will develop motor skills and increase your children’s curiosity about nature. They’ll love matching arrows to create paths for a caterpillar on its journey to become a butterfly and for a spider to get to its web! 

14. Elephant Ring Toss

Any animal activity is sure to spark even your most difficult students’ interest. Use a recycled box to create a cardboard cut-out of an elephant’s face with a 3D trunk. Next, construct three cardboard rings. Have your children help paint the elephant before they start the ring toss game! 

Learn More: Pinterest

15. Swing Painting

This was one of those activities that couldn’t be left out of this list!! It combines two activities that are particularly calming for children – swinging and painting. Have them hang from a swing, paintbrush in hand, and let their creativity shine! This art project is a super way to vary things up if you’ve got kids who struggle to stay focused all day! 

Learn More: Homegrown Friends  

16. Splitting Hairs

Scissor skills are pretty vital as your preschoolers move on to kindergarten and elementary school! They’ll love using scissors to cut the hair of little paper people in this fun activity that builds their motor skills. They can build up to more wavy or zig-zag lines as their skills develop.

Learn More: Facebook

17. Dot Puzzles

This one will be a good challenge for your little ones! Create a paper puzzle and puzzle pieces with a colored dot pattern and let your preschoolers work independently or with a partner to place the pieces over the matching part of the puzzle. This can be tricky so encourage them to ask for help if they need it!

18. Bubble Wrap Popping

Number recognition and bubble wrap? Now this sounds like a good time! Write numbers on the bubble wrap; the bigger the bubbles, the better! Next, read out a number and your children will pop the bubbles with a toothpick or even just their finger! Remember to mix up the numbers and spread them out when creating this exciting resource to boost their recognition skills.

19. All About Me Process Art

@art.is.smart All About Me process art with 3 year olds! #preschoolteacher #artissmart #teachersoftiktok ♬ Colors of the Wind – Instrumental – Vesislava

Sometimes slowing things down is the way to go! Have your kids participate in an artistic mini-portrait experience that focuses on the process of art more than the finished product. This project is great for getting them to understand the steps in making art, while also discovering different techniques, materials, and tools. 

Learn More: Tiktok

20. Playdough Shapes

@planningplaytime 70+ pages of Preschool Fun #preschoolmom #preschoolteachers #toddlermoms #preschoolathome #preschoolactivities #learningthroughplay #playtolearn ♬ Cute – Bensound

Everybody loves playdough, but using it for educational activities is a surefire way to get your class excited about learning! There are benefits to playdough free-play, but this tactile activity will also reinforce your kids’ knowledge of shapes. Simply print this template and watch your students mold their dough to match the shapes. 

Learn More: TikTok

21. Artsy Preschoolers

@carreyme Preschool teacher thangs. 3 year olds are amazing! Artist study 👩‍🎨 #pietmondrieaanstyle #preschool #preschoolteacher #preschoolactivities #earlychildhoodeducation ♬ Kyoto Flow – Official Sound Studio

Do you have an old art history book lying around? If not, track one down to inspire an early love of art in your preschoolers. Show them one of the masterpieces, open the fingerpaint jars, and let them get to work on creating their own interpretation of the painting! 

22. Spaghetti Play

Who doesn’t love a little spaghetti play? Add some different colored slimy ‘spaghetti’ noodles to your activity table and watch your students as they use their tiny hands to play with different tools to cut their noodles! They’ll have the time of their life with this super sensory activity!

23. Dancing Corn

@byemilylawson This is the number one preschool science idea on my blog for 5 years now #stemforkids #preschoolstem #prekstem #prekactivitiesathome #toddleractivitiesathome #activitiesfortoddlers #keepingkidsbusy #scienceismagic #scienceforpreschool #fallactivitiesforkids ♬ original sound – Emily | relatable mom life

It’s never too early to start experimenting with different science projects. This dancing corn demonstration is sure to be a hit with your preschool students! Place corn in a clear cup and then add baking soda and some vinegar to have your kiddos jumping with joy when the corn starts to dance! 

24. Painting Ice

@littlebirchpreschool #ice #preschool #earlyyears #tufftray #tufftrayactivities #heatwave #playingandlearning ♬ Ice Ice Baby – Vanilla Ice

This activity is great for a hot summer day; the combination of ice cubes and paint is the perfect mix to cool little hands! Add plenty of ice and paint to your activity table, and have your students use paintbrushes to explore the melting ice and the changes in the water’s color! What a cool activity!

25. Race and Paint

@daynursery Racing the cars while making marks! #makingmarks #preschoolactivities #activityideas #fyp #viral #trending #earlyyears ♬ Roary The Racing Car Main Theme (From ""Roary The Racing Car"") – Geek Music

On your marks, get set, paint! Your kids will have a blast dipping plastic cars into paint and letting them race to the finish, creating beautiful streaks of color in the process! Whether you have them race each other or just drive the cars around,  this activity will surely result in smiling faces and some eye-catching artwork!  

26. Alphabet Practice

@bigcityreaders #abcs #alphabetactivities #readingteacher #teachersoftiktok #teachertok #momtoks #preschoolactivities #preschoolathome #preschoollunch #preschoolmom #StJudeDadPhotos #fypシ゚viral #learningtoread #3yearoldbrain #alphabethack #letters #letterssong ♬ Face Dance – Funny Tok

Make learning the alphabet more fun with missing letters! Write part of the alphabet on a strip of paper, but cover a few of the letters with sticky notes. Then start singing the alphabet song and either have your children write the missing letter or let them reveal it by uncovering the hidden letter! 

27. Patterning

@play.inspire.grow Hands on patterning #earlymaths #simplemaths #preschoolmath #preschoolactivities #prek #teachermom #homeschool #earlyyearsideas #kindergarten #learningisfun #canadianmom #montessoriathome #learningthroughplay ♬ FEEL THE GROOVE – Queens Road, Fabian Graetz

Get creative by starting a pattern for your kids to practice ‘what comes next’! This activity uses a range of objects like stickers, dot markers, and manipulatives to teach them more about this important skill. Your little ones will love the variety in this task as they work to identify patterns and create their own!

28. Dressing Dolls

@mrs_burland Dress the dolls activity, encouraging children to strengthen their hand muscles and develop their fine motor skills. Also, encouraging independence. #earlyyearsactivities #finemotoractivity #earlyyearspractitioner #preschoolactivities #eyfsactivities #handandeyecoordination #finemotorskills ♬ Low Down – venbee & Dan Fable

Playing with dolls is always a great opportunity to help your students better understand themselves and others. You can gather a variety of small dolls and let your kids get creative by dressing them up! The small size will be more challenging for their little hands, making this the perfect practice for developing fine motor skills.  

29. Listen & Do

How good are your kiddos at listening and copying? Have them point to the body part they hear you say to increase movement and develop active listening and cognitive skills. Playing this game daily or a few times a week will reinforce important vocabulary and is a perfect break to get your active kiddos moving! 

Learn More: YouTube

30. Shake Your Sillies Out

Preschoolers have A LOT of emotions and brain breaks are vital to creating a positive learning experience. Your little ones need the time and space to express their feelings and  ‘Shake Your Sillies Out’ is the perfect song to make that happen! Play this video and let them go for it!

31. A Hole In the Bottom of the Sea

Are you planning a lesson about the food chain? This song is absolutely adorable, and the animation of the video provides a great visual for your little learners! They’ll love the repetitive lyrics that will help them better understand and remember the concept of a food chain.

32. Sight Word Surprise

Providing consistent exposure to letters and sight words is essential throughout the preschool years. This online learning game offers your kiddos this practice, and gives you the flexibility to use it for either in-person or distance learning!

33. Beginning Sounds

Your learners’ oral language development starts with an understanding of different sounds. This online phonics video is a great way to introduce initial letter sounds to them! Make this even more fun by projecting the video onto your whiteboard and having your children use magnetic letters to identify the beginning sounds of words. 

34. Guess the Fruit

By preschool, your students are probably familiar with many different types of fruit. This video can be used to assess what they already know while also giving them a chance to learn about some new delicious examples! Even your shyest kids will love showing off their knowledge on this topic!

Learn More: Youtube

35. Where Will It Land?

Making predictions in the early years is a great way to prepare your little ones for studying STEM subjects in elementary school and beyond!! This exciting activity introduces them to the concept of friction and to skills like problem-solving. Fast-track their interest in STEM by incorporating this into your preschool curriculum today!

36. Finger Painting

Foster creativity and sensory development with this messy art project! Give your students non-toxic paint and large sheets of paper, and let them use their fingers to create anything their heart desires! You can always rely on finger painting for a wonderful and relaxing tactile activity that enhances fine motor skills.

Learn More: Raising Children Network

37. Animal Yoga

No, it’s not yoga for animals! Your children will adore transforming their bodies into the shapes of different animals in this fun movement activity. It’s a playful way to promote physical activity, and flexibility, and introduce mindfulness and relaxation techniques to your young learners.

Learn More: Mother Natured

38. Puzzle Time

Puzzles never get old and are a perfect down-time activity! They’re a fantastic way to help your preschoolers develop problem-solving skills, hand-eye coordination, and persistence! Offer a selection of simple puzzles with large pieces and let them explore this challenge individually or in small groups.

Learn More: Amazon

39. Nature Walks

Take learning outside by going on a nature walk with your kiddos! Encourage them to observe their surroundings and collect leaves, stones, or sticks to use for art projects in class. Not only are these walks fun, but they also promote physical activity, observation skills, and an appreciation for the environment.

Learn More: The Artful Parent

40. Story Cubes

These story cubes are made with pictures and are perfect for your younger learners! Have them take turns rolling the dice to create a story based on the image shown. It’s sure to spark imagination, enhance language skills, and if done in a small group or whole class setting, increase collaboration skills!  

41. Playdough Creations

Playdough is an excellent choice for fine motor development and creative expression. This fantastic resource includes 16 activities with playdough to engage your preschooler in some hands-on fun! Your kids will love squishing, rolling, and molding playdough into figures, animals, and abstract shapes! 

Learn More: My Bored Toddler

42. Water Play

This activity is guaranteed to make a splash with your little ones! Set up a water table or fill a basin with water and add cups, sponges, and toys. It’s sure to be an enjoyable and soothing activity to introduce them to concepts like volume, buoyancy, and cause and effect.

Learn More: Kildare County Childcare Committee

43. Sensory Bins

This activity is a great addition to your preschool toolbox! Grab a few bins and fill them with items like rice, beans, or water beads, add scoops, small toys, or natural elements like twigs and leaves, and you’re good to go! Have your kiddies feel the items to explore textures and calm their active minds. 

Learn More: Sheeking Out

44. Rhyming Games

Engaging your preschoolers in rhyming games is a fantastic way to boost their phonemic awareness! Choose songs or storybooks to recite and identify rhymes, or have them create their own for an added challenge! Not only are the rhymes delightful, but they also serve as an important step toward developing reading and writing skills. 

Learn More: 20 Great Rhyming Activities for Preschool

45. Collage Making

Collages are an excellent way for your preschoolers to express their ideas in a visual way! With safety scissors, glue, magazines, and construction paper, your little artists will explore textures, colors, and composition. Have them share their stories about their creations to gain insight into their thinking and to give their oral language skills a boost! 

46. Obstacle Course

Obstacle courses can be tailored to any skill level, ensuring an inclusive experience for all! Design a course using cushions, ropes, and hoops to encourage movement and problem-solving. Your kiddies will navigate by crawling, jumping, and balancing to improve their gross motor skills. Watch as they overcome obstacles – both literally and figuratively! 

47. Dress-Up Play

A box full of costumes, hats, and accessories is a treasure trove for imaginative play! When your little ones dress up and start role-playing, they’ll delve into the world of make-believe, fostering creativity, empathy, and social skills! This activity will lead to spontaneous storytelling performances that will certainly showcase and celebrate your kids’ unique ideas.

Learn More: Healthline

48. Letter Hunt

Transform letter recognition into an adventure by hiding foam or magnetic letters around the classroom! Your children will love practicing their gross motor skills by reaching and stretching on their hunt for the hidden letters. This is a dynamic way to reinforce alphabet knowledge in a context that feels more like play than instruction!

Learn More: Hands On As We Grow

49. Parachute Games

Bringing out the parachute always sends the excitement sky-high! Your kids will love working together to lift and lower the parachute to make waves, bounce balls, or billowing mushroom shapes.  Games like this are not only fun, but also enhance teamwork, coordination, and gross motor skills. This activity is bound to captivate their attention!  

50. Bubble Popping

There’s something irresistible about bubbles! Blowing and chasing bubbles engages your children in a playful pursuit that enhances their hand-eye coordination while getting them to burn off some energy! They’ll soon tire themselves out trying to pop the bubbles before they float away!

Learn More: Red Ted Art

51. Matching Games

Matching games that use cards or objects are excellent cognitive exercises for your littlest learners. As they match pairs based on color, shape, or theme, they’ll be enhancing their visual perception, memory, and concentration. This simple social game encourages cooperation while also laying the groundwork for them to develop some more complex problem-solving skills.

Learn More: PBS Learning Media

52. Salt Tray Writing

It’s not just a tray of salt, it’s a tactile and sensory-rich experience for your preschoolers! You can guide them to use their fingers or sticks to practice writing letters, numbers, or shapes in the salt. This is a super way to encourage experimentation and reduce the pressure of perfectionism by having them just shake the tray to “erase” any mistakes! 

Learn More: Happy Hooligans

53. Balancing Beam

A balance beam is a great tool for developing coordination. Have your little tight-ropers walk across a real beam or a line of tape on the floor to practice controlling their body movements and strengthening their muscles. You could also integrate it with other learning, such as counting or reciting the alphabet while taking steps.

54. Homemade Musical Instruments

Creating musical instruments out of household items is a dual-learning activity! Your students will use their fine motor skills and creativity to craft their instruments, and use them to explore sounds, beats, and rhythms!  Have your mini musicians fill bottles with rice, or string rubber bands across a cereal box and start jammin’! 

Learn More: Playgroup NSW

55. Shadow Play

Shadow play is a totally captivating activity that blends art, science, and storytelling! Using a flashlight and a blank wall, let your children explore the properties of light and shadows by creating shapes and figures with their hands or with cutouts on sticks. This magical form of play invites them to use their imagination like never before!

Learn More: Koko Tree

56. Bean Bag Toss

This simple game is a great way to get your kids playing all together! Set up the targets and give them some bean bags for throwing; it’s a simple way to develop their hand-eye coordination and gross motor skills. Focus the play on cooperation or switch things up by adding some healthy competition! 

57. Gardening

Grow your little ones’ wonder with this hands-on activity! Have them plant seeds in cups filled with dirt or in a garden plot and watch their enthusiasm grow as they tend to the new sprouts! Along with learning about the life cycle of plants, this activity is a simple way to let them experience a little bit of responsibility.

Learn More: Baby Sparks

58. Cooking Simple Recipes

Get cooking with hands-on learning in the kitchen! Introduce your children to essential skills like following instructions and measurement using simple recipes to make sandwiches or fruit salads. These easy kid-friendly recipes are perfect to get them excited about cooking and they’ll love tasting their creations!

Learn More: Good To

59. Alphabet Fishing

This is the perfect activity to get your kiddos excited about the alphabet! Write letters on small squares with a paperclip attached, then have your learners use a fishing rod with a magnetic cast to reel in a letter! Fishing for the alphabet is a fun way to reinforce their learning around letter recognition and helps develop focus!

Learn More: First Palette

60. Mask-Making

This fun activity might result in an imaginative play or an outrageous costume party! Let your children make masks using a variety of materials like paper plates, feathers, sequins, and glue. Their creativity will come to life as they explore the world of make-believe and develop fine motor skills.

Learn More: Artful Parent

61. Puppet Shows

Puppet play is a great way for your preschoolers to explore drama and storytelling! They can use soft toys or even make their own puppets from old socks or paper bags. They’ll delight in the magical play and storytelling of puppetry that encourages creativity, language development, and even sharing their feelings!

62. Lacing Cards

These adorable cards will help your littles learn how to lace! This tricky skill makes for a quiet and calming activity that is also excellent for developing fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and concentration. Get going by printing these cards, cutting the holes, and gathering some old shoelaces! 

63. Recycled Material Building

No need for fancy materials with this creative activity! Collect recycled materials like boxes, tubes, and cartons, and have your little ones start building their structures. They won’t even notice that they are learning about physics and developing their creativity and problem-solving skills in the process!

64. Sorting Games

Sorting activities will help your kids to develop their foundational math skills like categorization.  Gather common items like coins, playing cards, and different types of beans and pasta, then challenge your learners to sort them by their shape, size, quantity, or category.

Learn More: Keep Toddlers Busy

65. Ice Cube Melting

This sensory experience is perfect for a hot day! Give each of your students an ice cube to hold and have them watch it melt; it’s a great way to teach them about temperature, states of matter, weather, and seasons. You’ll be surprised at how this simple activity can lead to such engaging student discussions!

Learn More: Stir The Wonder

66. Sticker Stories

This activity incorporates a little learning into your kiddos’ love of stickers! Give them some sheets of stickers and paper and let them go crazy!  Foster their creativity and narrative skills by encouraging them to create scenes or stories with the stickers. They will also practice fine motor control as they master peeling and placing the stickers.

67. Hopscotch

Sometimes classic games are just what you need and hopscotch is certainly one that never gets old! Draw a hopscotch grid with chalk outside or use tape indoors for a rainy day brain break. It’s a timeless game perfect for your little ones that promotes number recognition, balance, and coordination!

Learn More: WikiHow

68. Bubble Wrap Stomp

Your kiddos will love this activity if they can contain their excitement! Lay out a large piece of paper on the floor and set up some trays of paints. Next, wrap your little learners’ feet in bubble wrap and let them stomp out a colorful masterpiece! 

Learn More: Mess For Less

69. Shadow Tag

This fun twist on the classic game of tag is the perfect way to engage your children in an outdoor movement activity! Instead of tagging each other with touch, they’ll have to step on each other’s shadows! What a fun introduction to the concept of light and shadow! 

Learn More: Joyful Parenting

70. Kinetic Sand Play

Your learners will love this amazing sensory experience! Kinetic sand is less messy than traditional sand, but is still moldable; so they’ll still be able to make creative shapes and structures! This is a great way to encourage creativity while also keeping your classroom a little cleaner!  

Learn More: Access and Inclusion Model

71. Story Stones

There are no fancy materials required for this activity; just some stones! Have your children paint pictures on stones or do this yourself, and then encourage them to use the stones to tell stories. This fun activity encourages their creativity and is a great way to explore sequencing events. 

Learn More: Early Impact Learning

72. Color Mixing

Experimenting with paints is a sure way to hold your preschoolers’ attention! Provide primary colored paints and let them mix their own colors on paper or in containers, and use this printable sheet to record their results! It’s a hands-on way to learn about colors that can also feel like a magical experiment.

Learn More: Little Bins For Little Hands

73. Marble Run

There’s a reason marble runs have been around for generations! They help develop problem-solving skills, creativity, hand-eye coordination, and spatial awareness. Have your littles build a marble run using tubes, boxes, or a pre-made set. They’ll love predicting the path of the marble as they learn a basic understanding of physics principles like gravity and momentum.

Learn More: HABA USA

74. Stomp and Catch

Test out your kiddos’ stomping ability with this fun game! Create a launching board out of a wooden plank and a strong cardboard tube, then load it up with a beanbag on the end. Next, let your preschoolers stomp down, and then try to catch the beanbag as it’s thrown up into the air before it hits the ground! Is their hand-eye coordination up to the task?

75. Memory Tray

This fun activity will test your students’ memorization skills! Place several objects on a tray, let your children observe them for one minute, and then cover them with a cloth or piece of paper. How many objects can they remember?  

Learn More: Play To Learn Preschool

76. Nature Collage

Complete this collage activity after you’ve taken your class for a walk outside! Have them collect leaves, sticks, and flowers that they’ll use to create a beautiful collage. This is an artistic activity that ends up being a wonderful tribute to our wonderful planet!

Learn More: Mama Teaches

77. Alphabet Bingo

Shake up the classic game of Bingo by playing it with letters instead of numbers! Your children will love practicing letter recognition by identifying the letters they hear them called out and the excitement of calling out Bingo when their card is full! It’s a fun group activity that encourages active listening. 

Learn More: New Horizon Academy

78. Dance Party

There’s nothing like watching your little ones get their wiggles out by dancing to a good tune! Play some upbeat music and let them dance freely; we’ve even found the perfect playlist to get you started!  Dance parties are a simple way to encourage physical activity and rhythm, and to foster a little bonding during a joyful group activity! 

Learn More: Miss Nina

85 Fun Critical Thinking Questions for Kids & Teens

Have you ever thought about using fun questions to practice critical thinking?

Students may need a little guidance to think their way through questions that lack straightforward answers.

But it is that process that is important!

How the Right Questions Encourage Critical Thinking

Every parent knows how natural it is for children to ask questions. 

It should be encouraged. After all, asking questions helps with critical thinking.

As they grow older, however, training them to answer questions can be equally beneficial.

Posing questions that encourage kids to analyze, compare, and evaluate information can help them develop their ability to think critically about tough topics in the future. 

Of course, critical thinking questions for kids need to be age-appropriate—even better if you can mix a little fun into it!

That’s what I hope to help you with today. I’ve organized the questions below into three different ages groups:

• Upper elementary
• Middle school
• High school 

Get a Question-Based Critical Thinking Exercise—Free!

Introduce critical thinking gently & easily with thought-provoking exercises.

Upper Elementary

Students in upper elementary grades can be reluctant to put themselves out there, especially with answers that seem weird. 

In some cases, such hesitancy is actually fear of differing from their peers (and a barrier to critical thinking ). 

But that’s exactly why it’s important to practice answering ambiguous questions. 

We want our children to stand firm for their beliefs—not cave to peer pressure. 

Additionally, students may feel uneasy about answering serious questions, uncertain of tackling “big” problems. 

However, with careful use of creative questions for kids, it’s possible to engage even the most reluctant children in this age group. 

The idea is to simply get them interested in the conversation and questions asked.

If you have an especially reserved student, try starting with the funny critical thinking questions. 

Humor is a natural icebreaker that can make critical thinking questions more lighthearted and enjoyable. 

Of course, most younger kids just like to be silly, so playing upon that can keep them active and engaged.

With that said, here are some great questions to get you started:

1. Someone gives you a penguin. You can’t sell it or give it away. What do you do with it?

2. What would it be like if people could fly?

3. If animals could talk, what question would you ask? 

4. If you were ice cream, what kind would you be and why?

5. Do you want to travel back in time? If yes, how far back would you go? If no, why not?

6. What could you invent that would help your family? 

7. If you could stay up all night, what would you do?

8. What does the man on the moon do during the day?

9. What makes something weird or normal? 

10. Can you describe the tastes “salty” and “sweet” without using those words?

11. What does it feel like to ride a rollercoaster?

12. What makes a joke funny?

13. What two items would you take if you knew you would be stranded on an island and why?

14. Do you have a favorite way of laughing?

15. What noise makes you cringe and cover your ears? Why?

16. If you could be the parent for the day, what would you do?

17. If you could jump into your favorite movie and change the outcome, which one would you pick and why?

18. If you could be invisible for a day, what would you do?

19. What makes a day “perfect”?

20. If you owned a store, what kind of products would you sell?

21. If your parents were your age, would you be friends with them?

22. Would you still like your favorite food if it tasted the same as always, but now had an awful smell?

23. What would you do if you forgot to put your shoes on before leaving home?

24. Who would you be if you were a cartoon character?

25. How many hot dogs do you think you could eat in one sitting?

26. If you could breathe under water, what would you explore?

27. At what age do you think you stop being a kid?

28. If you had springs in your legs, what would you be able to do?

29. Can you describe the color blue to someone if they’re blind?

Middle School

At this point, students start to acquire more complex skills and are able to form their own conclusions based on the information they’re given. 

However, we can’t expect deep philosophical debates with 12 and 13 year olds. 

That said, as parent-teachers, we can certainly begin using more challenging questions to help them examine and rationalize their thought processes. 

Browse the fun critical thinking questions below for students in this age range. 

You might be surprised to see how receptive middle school kids can be to such thought-provoking (yet still fun) questions .

30. What would happen if it really did rain cats and dogs?

31. What does it mean to be lucky?

32. If you woke up in the middle of a dream, where would you be?

33. Is it ever okay to lie? Why or why not?

34. If you were solely responsible for creating laws, what one law would you make?

35. What makes a person a good friend?

36. What do you think is the most important skill you can take into adulthood?

37. If you had to give up lunch or dinner, which would you choose? Why?

38. How much money would you need to be considered rich?

39. If you knew you wouldn’t get caught, would you cheat on a test?

40. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would that be?

41. What is your greatest strength? How is that an asset?

42. If you had an opportunity to visit the International Space Station, would you do it?

43. Is it better to keep the peace or speak your mind?

44. Imagine yourself as your favorite animal. How would you spend your day?

45. Would you be friends with someone who didn’t have the same values as you?

46. How much screen time do you think is too much?

47. Can you describe your favorite color without naming it?

48. If you suddenly became blind, would you see things differently?

49. Would you ever go skydiving?

50. Describe the time you were the happiest in your life. Why did this make you happy?

51. If you had a million dollars, what would you do?

52. If you had to move to a new city, would you change how you present yourself to others?

53. What do you need to do in order to be famous?

54. If you could rewrite the ending of your favorite book or movie, what changes would you make?

55. How would you tackle a huge goal?

56. How would you sell ice to an eskimo in Alaska successfully?

57. What makes you unique?

High School

Critical thinking takes on an entirely different role once students reach high school. 

At this age, they have a greater sense of right and wrong (and what makes things so) as well as a better understanding of the world’s challenges.

Guiding teens to delve deeper and contemplate such things is an important part of developing their reasoning and critical thinking skills. 

Whether it’s fun questions about hypothetical superpowers or tough critical thinking questions about life, older teens typically have what it takes to think their way to a logical conclusion . 

Of course, use your discernment as you choose discussion topics, but here are some questions to help get you started:

58. How can you avoid [common problem] in the future?

59. Do you think it’s okay to take a life in order to save 5, 10, 20 or more people?

60. If you could go back and give your younger self advice, what would it be?

61. Is it better to give or receive a gift?

62. How important is it to be financially secure? Why?

63. If it was up to you, what one rule would you change in your family?

64. What would you do if a group of friends wanted to do something that you thought was a bad idea?

65. How do you know that something is a fact rather than an opinion?

66. What would it take to get you to change your mind?

67. What’s the most important thing in your life?

68. If money were of no concern, what job would you choose and why?

69. How do you know if you’re happy?

70. Do you think euthanasia is moral?

71. What is something you can do today that you weren’t able to do a year ago?

72. Is social media a good thing or not?

73. Is it right to keep animals in a zoo?

74. How does your attitude affect your abilities?

75. What would you do if you found out a friend was doing something dangerous?

76. If you could have any superpower, what would it be? Why?

77. What will life on Earth look like in 50 years?

78. Which is more important, ending world hunger or global warming?

79. Is it a good idea to lower the voting age to 16? Why or why not?

80. If the electrical power went out today, how would you cook if using wood wasn’t an option?

81. If you could magically transport yourself to any other place, where would that be and why?

82. When should teenagers be able to stay out all night?

83. Does the number zero actually exist?

84. What defines a generous person?

85. Does an influential person influence everyone?

Feel free to print out these fun critical thinking questions and incorporate them into your homeschool week!

will your children recognize truth?

About the author.

Jordan Mitchell

My Chirpy Life

Raising Happy Tweens and Twins

Awesome Activity Books for 3-year-olds

I homeschool my 3-year-old twins and I am excited to share some of the activity books that we love and are using every day.

Pre-COVID, I would go to the library to get the girls some information books and storybooks for their thematic learning. Ever since the libraries are closed as part of the measures under the Circuit Breaker, we gradually ran out of new thematic books to read. And with the two elder ones staying at home for their Home-based Learning in April, my entire homeschool routine was disrupted. There were simply too many things going on at the same time.

But it was also this challenging period that forced me to look at other prep-free options. And I found excellent activity books from Amazon Singapore that provided me with some structure in our homeschooling experience. At least I have ready materials to work with the twins in small blocks of time amidst helping out the older ones with their HBL.

A quick note on Amazon Singapore – As a member, I get to purchase items at competitive prices, frequently cheaper than local online shopping platforms. Just click for international products and accumulate more than $60 for free shipping. Sign up for free membership during the first month, and you can be able to tell the substantial price differences for certain international items. The bulk of my online shopping for homeschooling products is now from Amazon.

These activity books will build the twins’ foundation in their pencil skill , thinking skills, and ability to follow and focus. These are all critical skill sets that in my opinion, little children can spend some time on during their early childhood days.

Having gone through preschool with my older children who are now in primary school, I have the benefit of hindsight to work on what I had previously omitted.

Schooling the little kids is not about just learning alphabets, numbers, nor their mother tongue . It is not about the ability to spell as early as possible, nor adding numbers at three years old. Not unless the child is keen to learn knowledge that is beyond their age to grasp.

In my opinion, early childhood is all about getting their bodies ready for school, especially the three and four years old. They need lots of crafts, drawing, puzzles, playgrounds and experiences. This is the time to build strong core muscles to sustain long hours of sitting in class; finger and wrist strength and agility for long hours of writing; healthy eyes for their ability to focus, follow and copy accurately from the whiteboard. And a healthy vestibular system for a sense of balance and spatial awareness gives them confidence in making friends and joining in to play.

By the way, I am not an occupational therapist. I am just a mother speaking from my personal experience.

We work in blocks of 10 to 15 minutes

Just like our thematic readings, we often go through our activity books in blocks of 10 to 15 mins, once or twice a day, sometimes thrice depending on their mood. We work on the bed where they can snuggle with me. They love their time spent on these books. To them, it is bonding time with mummy. For me, it is a terrific opportunity to rest my sore back.

Introducing Our Favourite Activity books for 3-year-olds

Kumon thinking skills workbooks.

I love the Kumon Series. The activities are always in increasing difficulty, so gradual that the little ones don’t even notice that they are taking little steps uphill to sharpen their skills.

My girls enjoy working on Kumon books. Once they attain some level of proficiency, they would go through the books repeatedly on their own. So over time, they mastered a set of skills without much frustration.

I have the entire series of the Kumon Thinking Skills Workbooks that includes Spatial Reasoning *, Logic, Differentiation and Creativity . We are using the first three books heavily.

We started with Differentiation * which is all about identifying the differences, including categorising items into different groups. As it takes a few practices for the twins to grasp some of the higher-level skill sets, we merely use our fingers to point to the answers to ensure reusability.

Moving on to Logic * with the twins, I felt rather unsure, especially when we approached the section on Patterns and Rotations. I was not expecting much because I didn’t think that three-year-olds can think logically. But they have surprised me. With some practices starting from the simplest pattern, they proved me wrong.

As for the Creativity * book, it focuses on the child’s ability to draw creatively. Since my girls are still developing their drawing skills, we are putting less focus on this book. The Creativity Book is also the only Thinking Skills Workbooks that I cut out and laminate the pages so that they can practice drawing repeatedly.

We will be getting another set of Kumon Thinking Set Workbook for Kindergarten whenever the twins are ready.

More Kumons

We commenced on Kumon about a year ago, as I found their activity book on Scissor Skills * superb in building up the twin’s scissor skills. There are so many reasons why young children should develop scissor skills. You can read more about our experience here .

We subsequently move on to Tracing and Mazes * to build on their pencil skills, tracking and visual interpretation. All the pages are cut out and laminated * so that we can use them repeatedly. It was effort well spent. We probably used each page more than ten times per child.

Highlights Series

I became a Highlights fanatic during this Circuit-Breaker period. I find Highlights produces awesome activity books for 3-year-olds. We spent our nights on the bed playing with Highlights Hidden Picture Puzzles *. While the little ones went ga-ga over the stickers in their puzzle books (they have completed 2 books by now), the elder ones worked on another more challenging one under the same series.

Looking for hidden pictures is a fabulous way to develop their figure-ground perception, i.e. locating things from a busy background. Imagine a child pulling his hair out while answering a comprehension paper because he cannot find the information he needs from a lengthy passage. Or a child who makes mistakes in his tricky problem sum because there is too many information in the question and he is unable to pull out what he needs. Or a boy who is lost while copying from the busy whiteboard.

Now, my girls love to ‘read’ these puzzle books before bedtime. Whenever they resist bedtime, I pull out these books for them to work through on their own until they are sleepy enough to go to bed.

Highlight Thinking Skills

Highlight Thinking Skills * Practice Pad covers skill sets such as visual discrimination, attention to details, comparison, figure-ground perception, logic and differentiating fantasy from reality. Another excellent and fun book that my twins love. But it is a pity that this practice pad is rather small and expensive for the number of activities it carries.

Logic Puzzles for Clever Kids

Logic Puzzles for Clever Kids * is my most recent purchase from Amazon. I would have never bought this book in the past if not for the progress I have seen in the twins. It didn’t disappoint. I initially thought that the book would be too complicated for the twins. But it seems that their earlier Kumon exercises have helped.

There are more inferencing activities in this book, coupled with sequencing that is not covered by Kumon nor Highlights. We are still working on many activities in the book. With consistent practice, I think the twins will get it.

Hope I have shared something useful today.

Don’t want to miss my posts? Subscribe here to get updates from me.

You like to read the following posts too.

14 Awesome Nursery Maths Activities My Toddlers Love

Magnetic Tiles for Building Numbers

Smart Games my 3-year-olds love

Bingo Printables for Nursery Maths

Let ’em Play Review – Just Let Them Play!

Kidz Amaze SAFRA Jurong & Toa Payoh

*Contains affiliate links at no cost to you.

Share this:

Related posts.

Free Printables – Primary 6 Chinese Flashcards

Geniebook Science for Primary School – A Complete Review

Hi happy to hear your views cancel reply.

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed .

Home / Parenting / Empowering Little Minds: Engaging Montessori Activities For 3-Year-Olds

Empowering Little Minds: Engaging Montessori Activities For 3-Year-Olds

Welcome to a journey of discovery and growth with ‘Empowering Little Minds.’ This guide is packed with creative Montessori-inspired activities designed for the unique developmental stage of 3-year-olds. Here, you’ll find a collection of engaging tasks that not only entertain but also enhance fine motor skills, cognitive development, and independent thinking. Each activity is carefully selected to ignite curiosity, encourage exploration, and foster a lifelong love of learning.

Whether you’re a parent seeking to enrich your child’s daily experiences or an educator aiming to incorporate Montessori principles into your teaching, this guide is your companion in shaping confident, curious, and capable little learners. Get ready to transform everyday moments into opportunities for growth and discovery!

Some of the most engaging Montessori activities for 3-year-olds include

Pouring activities.

This activity involves pouring water from one container to another, promoting hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.

Sensory Bins

Sensory bins involve playing with bins filled with materials like rice, beans, or sand, encouraging exploration and tactile development.

Nature Walks

Natural walks are all about exploring the outdoors, identifying and collecting natural objects such as leaves, rocks, and flowers, thus fostering a connection with nature.

Storytelling Sessions

This activity encourages storytelling and imaginative play, allowing children to express themselves creatively and develop language skills.

Counting Games

These games introduce basic counting concepts using hands-on materials like counting beads or blocks, promoting early mathematical understanding.

Puzzles And Shape Sorters

This activity involves using puzzles and shape-sorting materials to enhance problem-solving skills and shape-recognition abilities. Tasks include sorting objects by size, matching keys to locks, matching colors, etc.

Art Projects

Art projects offer opportunities for creative expression through activities such as painting, drawing, and sculpting, fostering artistic development and self-expression.

Practical Life Skills Tasks

Some of the practical life tasks include watering plants, arranging flowers, folding, using a brush and dustpan, cleaning, washing dishes, promoting independence, and responsibility.

Language Building Exercises

Language-building exercises include phonetic games, vocabulary cards, and language-building exercises to enhance communication skills and literacy development.

Music And Movement Activities

Music and movement activities include dancing, singing, and playing musical instruments to promote physical coordination and self-expression.

Outdoor Play And Gross Motor Activities

Outdoor and motor activities include running, jumping, and climbing to promote physical development, spatial awareness, and gross motor skills.

Fastening And Unfastening Buttons

Children are presented with materials, such as fabric boards with various-sized buttons and corresponding buttonholes, that allow them to practice the essential skill of buttoning and unbuttoning.

Moving A Chair

This activity teaches young children how to push in and pull out a chair properly.

Flower Arranging

This activity involves providing children with a selection of fresh flowers and appropriate tools, such as vases and scissors, to arrange flowers independently.

Cutting Fruit

This task involves providing children with child-safe knives and a selection of soft, safe-to-cut play fruits.

Spreading Toppings Onto Bread Or Crackers

The task is all about providing children with a variety of spreads, such as butter, jam, or cream cheese, and a selection of bread or crackers.

Threading involves providing children with large beads and strings to practice threading.

Montessori activities for 3-year-olds serve as powerful catalysts for nurturing curiosity, fostering independence, and igniting a lifelong love for learning .

Designed to engage young minds in purposeful exploration and hands-on experiences, these activities form the cornerstone of the Montessori approach, providing a nurturing environment that encourages holistic development and cognitive growth.

Montessori activities for 3-year-olds are carefully curated to align with the natural developmental milestones of children at this crucial age. Dr. Maria Montessori, the visionary behind the Montessori method, believed in the innate capabilities of children to learn through active engagement with their environment. 

As she famously stated, “The greatest sign of success for a teacher is to be able to say, ‘The children are now working as if I did not exist.'”

At the heart of these activities lies a deep understanding of the importance of fostering a sense of independence , self-confidence, and intrinsic motivation in young learners.

By providing 3-year-olds with opportunities for sensorial exploration, language development, and practical life skills, Montessori activities lay the foundation for future academic success and personal growth.

Overview Of Montessori Activities For Young Children

The best Montessori activities for 3-year-olds are thoughtfully crafted to stimulate curiosity, encourage exploration , and foster the development of essential life skills. These activities focus on sensorial experiences, practical life skills, language development, and early mathematical concepts.

Some exemplary Montessori activities for 3-year-olds include:

Importance Of Age-Appropriate Activities In Early Childhood Development

Montessori’s age-appropriate activities in early childhood development hold significant importance in nurturing the holistic growth and development of young children.

These activities are meticulously designed to align with the natural developmental milestones and needs of children at various stages of their early years.

Some key reasons why Montessori’s age-appropriate activities are vital in early childhood development include:

• Cognitive Stimulation: Age-appropriate activities stimulate cognitive development by engaging children in tasks suited to their developmental readiness, fostering the growth of essential cognitive skills such as problem-solving, creativity, critical thinking, and decision-making.
• Sensory Exploration: These activities encourage sensory exploration , allowing children to develop their senses through tactile experiences, visual stimulation, and auditory engagement, fostering a deeper understanding of the world around them.
• Motor Skill Development: Engaging in appropriate activities supports the development of fine and gross motor skills , enhancing hand-eye coordination, dexterity, and physical agility, which are crucial for the overall physical development of children.
• Language and Communication: Age-appropriate activities promote language development and communication skills, encouraging children to express themselves, build vocabulary, and foster effective communication, laying the foundation for strong literacy skills and effective interpersonal interactions.
• Social and Emotional Growth: These activities provide opportunities for social interaction, cooperation, and the development of emotional intelligence, fostering the growth of empathy, self-awareness, and social skills essential for building healthy relationships and navigating social environments.
• Independence and Confidence: Participating in age-appropriate activities instills a sense of independence and self-confidence in children, allowing them to develop a positive self-image, a sense of autonomy, and a belief in their own capabilities and competencies.
• Preparation for Academic Learning: By engaging in activities that build foundational skills, children develop the necessary cognitive, motor, and social skills that serve as a strong basis for future academic learning and intellectual growth, setting the stage for a successful educational journey.

1. Pouring Activities

The “Pouring Activities” in Montessori schools for 3-year-olds involve transferring water or grains from one container to another, fostering the development of fine motor skills , hand-eye coordination, and concentration.

This hands-on activity not only promotes sensory exploration and spatial awareness but also instills a sense of independence and responsibility as children actively participate in pouring tasks.

By engaging in these activities, children learn the basics of cause and effect, measurement, and precision, laying the groundwork for practical life skills and cognitive development.

Participating in pouring activities encourages a sense of accomplishment and self-confidence, nurturing a positive attitude towards learning and practical tasks.

2. Sensory Bins

The “ Sensory Bins ” activity in Montessori schools for 3-year-olds involves providing children with bins filled with various materials like rice, beans, or sand for tactile exploration.

This hands-on sensory play promotes cognitive development, fine motor skills, and sensory perception, encouraging children to engage their senses and stimulate curiosity.

Sensory bins offer an immersive learning experience, fostering creativity, problem-solving , and emotional regulation as children explore different textures, colors, and shapes.

Engaging in sensory play allows children to express themselves, build language skills, and develop self-regulation, promoting holistic development and a positive relationship with learning.

3. Nature Walks

The “Nature Walks” activity in Montessori schools for 3-year-olds involves guided outdoor exploration to connect children with the natural world. This experiential learning promotes sensory development, environmental awareness, and curiosity about the world around them.

Nature walks encourage children to observe and interact with plants, animals, and natural elements, fostering a deep appreciation for biodiversity and ecological balance.

Engaging in nature walks cultivates a sense of wonder, respect for the environment, and emotional well-being, promoting holistic development and a lifelong connection with nature.

Participation in nature walks instills a sense of exploration, discovery, and environmental stewardship from an early age.

Trivia Spending time in nature has been scientifically proven to have numerous benefits for both physical and mental well-being? Research suggests that taking regular nature walks can reduce stress, improve mood, and enhance cognitive function.

4 . Storytelling Sessions

The “Storytelling Sessions” activity in Montessori schools for 3-year-olds involves interactive storytelling to foster imagination, language development, and emotional expression.

This engaging activity encourages children to explore narratives, characters, and themes, enhancing their cognitive and linguistic abilities .

Storytelling sessions promote listening skills, vocabulary building, and comprehension, laying the foundation for literacy and communication. By participating in storytelling sessions, children develop empathy, creativity, and critical thinking, fostering a love for literature and storytelling.

Engaging in storytelling cultivates a sense of curiosity, emotional intelligence, and social bonding, nurturing a lifelong appreciation for the power of storytelling and imagination.

Fun fact Storytelling has been an integral part of human culture for thousands of years? From ancient oral traditions passed down through generations to modern digital storytelling platforms, the art of storytelling has continued to captivate audiences worldwide. Research suggests that engaging in storytelling not only fosters imagination and creativity but also strengthens cognitive abilities and emotional connections.

5. Counting Games

The “Counting Games” activity in Montessori schools for 3-year-olds involves interactive games and activities to introduce basic numeracy skills and foster a love for numbers. This hands-on approach to counting promotes cognitive development, numeracy skills, and problem-solving abilities.

Counting games encourage children to explore mathematical concepts, patterns, and sequences, laying the foundation for early mathematical understanding.

Engaging in counting games fosters a sense of curiosity, critical thinking, and confidence in numerical exploration, nurturing a positive attitude toward learning and mathematical concepts.

Participation in counting games cultivates a strong numerical foundation and a lifelong appreciation for the significance of numbers in daily life.

What Is The Significance Of Early Math Education In Fostering Cognitive Development?

Here’s the impact of early math education in fostering cognitive development.

• Establishes a strong foundation for critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Cultivates logical reasoning and analytical abilities from a young age.
• Develops numerical literacy and enhances pattern recognition capabilities.
• Fosters spatial awareness and the ability to understand geometric concepts.
• Promotes cognitive flexibility and adaptability in processing mathematical information.
• Stimulates memory retention and attention to detail through engaging math activities.
• Builds a solid basis for academic achievement and lifelong learning in various disciplines.

Suggestions For Incorporating Math Activities Into Daily Routines And Play

Here are some effective ways to incorporate math activities into daily routines and play for 3-year-olds:

• Counting Everyday Objects: Encourage counting objects like toys, utensils, or fruits during mealtimes or play sessions.
• Shape and Pattern Recognition: Integrate shape and pattern recognition by identifying shapes in the environment or creating patterns with toys or building blocks.
• Number Rhymes and Songs: Sing number rhymes and songs to make learning numbers more engaging and memorable.
• Cooking and Baking: Involve children in simple cooking and baking activities, allowing them to measure ingredients and count items, making it a fun math learning experience.
• Sorting and Categorizing: Incorporate sorting and categorizing activities with toys or household items to help children understand basic math concepts like classification and organization.
• Math Games and Puzzles: Introduce age-appropriate math games and puzzles that encourage problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Outdoor Math Exploration: Utilize the outdoors for math exploration, such as counting flowers, stones, or trees and exploring shapes in the natural environment.
• Calendar and Time Activities: Teach basic concepts of days, weeks, and months using a simple calendar and discussing daily routines and schedules.
• Building and Construction Play: Engage in building and construction play with blocks and toys to introduce concepts of symmetry, balance, and spatial relationships.
• Measurement Activities: Introduce measurement activities by comparing the sizes of different objects or using non-standard units like hand spans or blocks to measure distances.

6 . Puzzles And Shape Sorters

The “Puzzles and Shape Sorters ” activity in Montessori schools for 3-year-olds involves presenting children with age-appropriate puzzles and shape-sorting activities to promote cognitive development and problem-solving skills.

This hands-on learning experience encourages children to explore shapes, colors, and spatial relationships, fostering cognitive flexibility and critical thinking.

Engaging in puzzles and shape-sorting activities enhances hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and visual perception, laying the foundation for spatial awareness and logical reasoning.

By participating in these activities, children develop patience , perseverance, and the ability to identify patterns, fostering a positive attitude toward learning and intellectual growth.

7. Art Projects

The “Art Projects” activity in Montessori schools for 3-year-olds involves providing children with various artistic materials to encourage creative expression and sensory exploration.

This hands-on activity not only fosters fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination but also promotes emotional expression and self-discovery. Engaging in art projects allows children to experiment with colors, textures, and shapes, stimulating imagination and promoting cognitive development.

Furthermore, participating in art projects cultivates a sense of individuality, self-confidence, and emotional well-being , fostering a positive self-image and a deep appreciation for the arts from an early age.

8. Practical Life Skills Tasks

The “Practical Life Skills Tasks” activity in Montessori schools for 3-year-olds involves a range of tasks such as spooning, arranging flowers, folding or cleaning, promoting fine and gross motor skills, concentration, and independence.

This hands-on activity not only introduces children to essential life skills but also fosters a sense of accomplishment , self-sufficiency, and confidence. Practical life skills tasks enhance hand-eye coordination, encourage concentration, and promote a sense of order and discipline.

Through this activity, children develop a practical understanding of everyday tasks, build self-esteem, and learn the value of contributing to their environment, laying a strong foundation for self-care and responsibility.

Benefits Of Practical Life Skills Development In Young Children

Practical life skills development in young children yields many benefits that contribute to their overall growth and development.

Some of the key advantages include:

• Promoting Independence: Practical life skills empower children to become more independent and self-reliant in their daily activities and routines.
• Enhancing Fine and Gross Motor Skills: Engaging in practical tasks such as pouring, sorting, and buttoning aids in refining their motor skills, fostering better hand-eye coordination and dexterity.
• Fostering Concentration and Focus: Participating in practical life activities encourages children to concentrate on tasks at hand, enhancing their focus and attention span.
• Cultivating Order and Organization: Learning practical life skills helps children develop a sense of order and organization in their environment and daily routines.
• Building Self-Confidence: Mastering practical life tasks instills a sense of accomplishment and boosts self-confidence, encouraging children to take on new challenges.
• Promoting a Sense of Responsibility: Engaging in practical life activities fosters a sense of responsibility as children learn to contribute to their home and classroom environments.
• Developing Problem-Solving Abilities: Handling practical life challenges encourages children to think critically and find solutions independently, nurturing their problem-solving abilities from a young age.

Importance Of Sensory Development In Early Childhood

Sensory development in early childhood holds significant importance as it forms the basis for a child’s understanding of the world around them and plays a crucial role in their overall growth and development.

Some key aspects highlighting the importance of sensory development include:

• Cognitive Development: Sensory experiences lay the foundation for cognitive development, helping children make sense of their surroundings and fostering their ability to learn, think, and problem-solve.
• Motor Skills Enhancement: Sensory development aids in refining both fine and gross motor skills , contributing to better coordination, balance, and body awareness.
• Emotional Regulation: Sensory experiences play a vital role in emotional regulation, helping children recognize and manage their emotions, leading to better self-regulation and emotional well-being.
• Language and Communication: Sensory exploration contributes to language and communication development, enabling children to express themselves, understand concepts, and communicate effectively with others.
• Social Interaction: Sensory development encourages social interaction and cooperation, facilitating the building of positive relationships and fostering a sense of empathy and understanding towards others.
• Cultural and Environmental Awareness: Sensory experiences expose children to various cultural and environmental stimuli, fostering an appreciation for diversity and an understanding of the world’s rich sensory tapestry.

9. Language Building Exercises

The “Language Building Exercises” activity in Montessori schools for 3-year-olds involves a range of language-rich experiences such as storytelling, vocabulary building, and language games.

This interactive approach not only fosters language development but also enhances communication skills, phonetic awareness, and storytelling abilities. Engaging in language-building exercises cultivates a love for reading, sparks imagination, and promotes cognitive development.

By participating in these activities, children develop strong language fundamentals, expressive capabilities, and social communication skills, laying a solid foundation for literacy and a lifelong appreciation for the power of language and storytelling.

Impact Of Language Development On Cognitive Growth In Young Children

Language development plays a pivotal role in the cognitive growth of young children, impacting various aspects of their intellectual and social development.

Some key impacts of language development on cognitive growth include:

• Enhanced Communication Skills: Language development fosters effective communication, enabling children to express themselves clearly and comprehend others’ messages, promoting social interaction and emotional understanding.
• Improved Problem-Solving Abilities: Language proficiency aids in developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills, enabling children to articulate their thoughts, analyze situations, and find effective solutions.
• Stimulated Memory and Learning: Language acquisition stimulates memory retention and information processing, facilitating the absorption and understanding of new concepts and ideas and fostering a strong foundation for academic learning.
• Cultivated Creativity and Imagination: Language development nurtures creativity and imagination, allowing children to express their thoughts, ideas, and emotions, encouraging storytelling and imaginative play.
• Social and Emotional Competence: Proficient language skills contribute to developing social and emotional competence, enabling children to build relationships, express empathy, and understand social cues, fostering positive social interactions and emotional well-being.
• Cognitive Flexibility and Adaptability: Language proficiency enhances cognitive flexibility, aiding in the ability to adapt to different situations, comprehend complex instructions, and process information effectively, promoting cognitive growth and adaptability.

Tips For Promoting Language Skills In 3-Year-Olds Through Engaging Activities

Here are some effective tips for promoting language skills in 3-year-olds through engaging activities:

• Storytelling Sessions: Encourage interactive storytelling sessions to promote language development and nurture imagination.
• Rhyme and Song Singing: Engage children in rhymes and songs to enhance vocabulary, phonetic awareness, and rhythm.
• Picture Book Exploration: Encourage exploration of picture books to build vocabulary, develop comprehension, and stimulate curiosity.
• Word Games and Puzzles: Introduce word games and puzzles to foster language skills, cognitive development, and problem-solving abilities.
• Role-Playing and Puppet Shows: Promote role-playing and puppet shows to encourage language expression, social interaction, and narrative building.
• Nature Observation and Description: Foster language development by encouraging children to observe nature and describe what they see, hear, and feel.
• Group Conversations and Discussions: Facilitate group conversations and discussions to promote communication, social skills, and the exchange of ideas.
• Language-Enriched Play Areas: Create language-rich play areas with labels, signs, and descriptive materials to encourage language exploration and vocabulary building.
• Sensory Activities with Descriptive Language: Integrate sensory activities with descriptive language to promote sensory perception, language comprehension, and expressive skills.
• Daily Language Reflections: Initiate daily language reflections where children share their experiences, thoughts, and feelings, encouraging language expression and self-awareness.

10. Music And Movement Activities

The “ Music and Movement Activities ” in Montessori schools for 3-year-olds involve rhythmic play and dance to promote physical coordination, emotional expression, and cognitive development.

This engaging activity not only encourages children to explore music and movement but also enhances motor skills, balance, and spatial awareness. Music and movement stimulate creativity, boost self-confidence, and foster a love for artistic expression.

Through this activity, children develop an appreciation for different rhythms and music genres while also learning to cooperate with peers, improving social skills. It’s a holistic approach that cultivates self-expression, emotional well-being, and physical fitness, laying a strong foundation for a lifetime of creativity and physical activity.

Keep In Mind Music is integrated into various aspects of the Montessori curriculum, playing a significant role in fostering creativity, emotional expression, and cognitive development. Montessori schools frequently incorporate music through interactive activities such as rhythm exercises, singing, and instrument exploration, allowing children to explore and appreciate the diverse world of sound.

Role Of Creative Arts In Fostering Emotional Expression And Imagination

Creative arts play a vital role in fostering emotional expression and imagination, providing a platform for individuals to explore and communicate their inner thoughts and feelings.

Some key roles of creative arts in this regard include:

• Emotional Outlet: Creative arts serve as a safe and expressive outlet for individuals to convey complex emotions, allowing them to process and communicate their feelings through various art forms.
• Imagination and Creativity: Engaging in creative arts encourages imaginative thinking, sparking creativity and enabling individuals to explore new perspectives and innovative ideas.
• Self-Discovery and Identity: Creative arts facilitate self-discovery, enabling individuals to express their unique identities, values, and beliefs, fostering a sense of self-awareness and personal growth.
• Cathartic Release: Participation in creative arts offers a cathartic release, allowing individuals to release pent-up emotions, reduce stress, and promote emotional well-being.
• Communication and Connection: Creative arts serve as a universal language, facilitating communication and fostering connections among individuals, communities, and cultures, promoting empathy and understanding.
• Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking: Engaging in creative arts promotes problem-solving and critical thinking skills, encouraging individuals to find innovative solutions and think outside the box.

Guidance On Encouraging Artistic Development And Self-Expression In 3-Year-Olds

Here is some guidance on encouraging artistic development and self-expression in 3-year-olds:

• Provide Various Art Materials: Offer a diverse range of art materials such as crayons, paints, clay, and collage materials to encourage exploration and creativity.
• Foster a Creative Environment: Create a stimulating and safe space that inspires imagination and artistic expression, allowing children to explore their ideas and creativity freely.
• Encourage Open-Ended Art Projects: Promote open-ended art projects that allow children to express themselves without limitations, fostering self-confidence and creative thinking.
• Celebrate Individuality: Encourage children to express their unique perspectives and ideas, celebrating their individual artistic styles and creative choices.
• Introduce Different Art Forms: Introduce various art forms like painting, drawing, sculpting, and crafting to expose children to diverse artistic experiences and techniques.
• Engage in Art Appreciation: Foster an appreciation for art by exposing children to famous artworks, diverse cultural art forms, and local artistic creations, encouraging discussions and interpretations.
• Encourage Storytelling through Art: Promote storytelling through art by encouraging children to create visual narratives and express their thoughts and emotions through their artistic creations.
• Provide Positive Feedback: Offer positive and constructive feedback that focuses on effort, creativity, and personal expression, fostering a positive attitude towards artistic development.
• Organize Art Exhibitions: Arrange small art exhibitions or showcases to display children’s artwork, promoting a sense of achievement and pride in their creative accomplishments.
• Support Collaboration and Sharing: Encourage collaborative art projects and sharing of ideas, promoting teamwork, social skills, and the joy of creating art together.

11 . Outdoor Play And Gross Motor Activities

The “Outdoor Play and Gross Motor Activities” in Montessori schools for 3-year-olds involve active play and physical exercises in an outdoor setting to promote gross motor skills, physical development, and sensory exploration.

This dynamic activity not only encourages children to engage in active play but also enhances their coordination, balance, and spatial awareness. Outdoor play fosters a love for nature, stimulates curiosity , and promotes a healthy lifestyle.

Through this activity, children develop resilience, build social skills, and learn to navigate challenges, fostering a sense of adventure and an appreciation for the natural world.

Importance Of Promoting Independence And Responsibility In Young Children

Promoting independence and responsibility in young children holds significant importance in their overall development and growth. Some key reasons why this is crucial include:

• Self-Confidence: Encouraging independence and responsibility nurtures self-confidence, empowering children to trust their capabilities and make confident decisions.
• Life Skills Development: Promoting independence and responsibility aids in the development of essential life skills such as self-care, time management, and organizational abilities, preparing children for future challenges.
• Critical Thinking: Fostering independence and responsibility encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills, enabling children to make informed choices and take initiative in various situations.
• Resilience and Adaptability: Learning to be independent and responsible instill resilience and adaptability, equipping children with the necessary tools to cope with change and overcome obstacles.
• Social and Emotional Maturity: Promoting independence and responsibility fosters social and emotional maturity, encouraging empathy, cooperation, and a sense of accountability towards oneself and others.
• Sense of Achievement: Encouraging independence and responsibility cultivates a sense of achievement and pride in one’s accomplishments, motivating children to set and achieve personal goals.
• Preparation for Adulthood: Promoting independence and responsibility prepares children for the transition into adulthood, equipping them with the necessary skills and mindset to become self-reliant and contributing members of society.

12. Fastening And Unfastening Buttons

The “Fastening and Unfastening Buttons” activity in Montessori schools for 3-year-olds involves the manipulation of buttons on clothing or fabric, promoting fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and practical life skills.

This hands-on activity not only introduces children to basic dressing techniques but also fosters a sense of accomplishment, independence, and self-reliance. Fastening and unfastening buttons enhance finger dexterity, encourage problem-solving, and promote self-help skills.

Through this activity, children develop patience, refine motor skills, and learn the fundamentals of dressing independently, laying a strong foundation for self-care and personal autonomy.

13. Moving A Chair

The “Moving a Chair” activity in Montessori schools for 3-year-olds involves the physical task of moving chairs to designated areas, promoting gross motor skills, spatial awareness, and practical life skills.

This interactive activity not only introduces children to basic movements but also fosters a sense of responsibility, teamwork, and spatial understanding. Moving a chair enhances physical coordination , encourages cooperation, and promotes a sense of order in the environment.

Through this activity, children develop strength, build social skills, and learn the importance of organization and contributing to the classroom community, laying a strong foundation for active participation and responsibility.

14. Flower Arranging 

The “Flower Arranging” activity in Montessori schools for 3-year-olds involves hands-on exploration and arrangement of flowers to promote sensory awareness, fine motor skills, and appreciation for nature.

This captivating activity not only encourages children to engage with natural elements but also fosters creativity, aesthetic appreciation, and a sense of responsibility towards the environment.

Flower arranging stimulates sensory perception cultivates a love for beauty, and instills a sense of pride in nurturing and creating .

By participating in this activity, children develop a connection with nature, learn to care for living things, and cultivate an understanding of the importance of aesthetic balance and harmony.

15. Cutting Fruit

The “Cutting Fruit” activity in Montessori schools for 3-year-olds involves using child-safe knives to cut and slice various fruits, promoting fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and practical life skills.

This interactive activity not only introduces children to different fruits and textures but also instills a sense of responsibility, independence, and basic kitchen skills.

Cutting fruit enhances sensory exploration, fosters an appreciation for healthy eating , and encourages participation in meal preparation.

Through this activity, children develop confidence, build skills, and learn the fundamentals of food preparation and safety, laying a solid foundation for a healthy and independent lifestyle.

16. Spreading Toppings Onto Bread Or Crackers 

The “Spreading Toppings onto Bread or Crackers” activity in Montessori schools for 3-year-olds involves the exploration of various spreads such as butter, jam, or cream cheese onto bread or crackers, promoting fine motor skills, hand coordination, and practical life skills.

This hands-on activity not only introduces children to basic kitchen tasks but also fosters independence, concentration, and a sense of accomplishment. Spreading toppings encourages sensory exploration , cultivates a taste for different flavors, and promotes healthy eating habits.

Through this activity, children develop confidence, refine motor skills, and learn the importance of taking part in food preparation, laying a strong foundation for independent living and healthy food choices.

17. Threading

The “Threading” activity in Montessori schools for 3-year-olds involves using beads, buttons, or other objects to string onto a lace or string, promoting fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and concentration.

This tactile activity not only introduces children to basic threading techniques but also fosters patience, perseverance, and cognitive development. Threading enhances hand dexterity, encourages creativity, and promotes spatial awareness.

Through this activity, children develop focus, refine motor skills, and learn the fundamentals of patterns and sequences, laying a strong foundation for manual dexterity and cognitive agility.

Montessori activities for 3-year-olds are pivotal in laying the foundation for their lifelong learning journey and holistic development. These activities foster independence, cognitive growth, social skills, and physical coordination, providing a well-rounded educational experience.

By emphasizing hands-on exploration, sensory engagement, and creative expression, Montessori activities encourage children to develop a love for learning, build confidence in their abilities, and cultivate a strong sense of curiosity about the world around them.

Through these activities, children acquire essential life skills and develop a passion for exploration, learning, and self-discovery, setting them on a path toward a fulfilling and successful educational journey.

https://montessorifortoday.com/the-12-best-montessori-activities-for-3-year-olds/

https://genevamontessori.org/montessori-activities-for-3-year-olds/

https://themontessorinotebook.com/montessori-activities-for-3-years

https://carrotsareorange.com/activities-games-3-year-olds/

• Recent Posts

• 47 Harmonious Yoga Pose Coloring Pages- Meditative Joy In Every Stroke - March 18, 2024
• Fry Words Printable 201-300 – A Pathway To Reading Success For Children - March 18, 2024
• The Ultimate Fun Activities Pack For Kids - March 18, 2024

Leave a Comment Cancel Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.

Best Games for 3 Year Olds to Get Preschool-Ready

The best games for 3-year-olds keep kids moving while also engaging their minds. Osmo has several fun games that can help kids prepare for preschool through active learning! 

Build Letters That Come to Life with ABCs : Activities To Do with 3 year Olds

In the abc games for 3 year olds from Osmo’s Little Genius Starter Kit, your child builds letters using squishy sticks and rings, then watches the letters come to life. Mo the friendly monster is there to help the letter recognition games for preschoolers, the shapes and sounds of letters. ABCs also expand kids’ vocabulary. ABCs is one of Osmo’s many indoor games for kids that will get your child excited about learning.

Best Games for 3 year olds to Develop Pre-Drawing Skills with Squiggle Magic

The best games for 3 year olds foster creativity. Squiggle Magic lets kids explore their artistic side as they use sticks and rings to create bears, robots, and other shapes. As your child figures out how to create objects out of the sticks and rings, they improve their cognitive and critical thinking skills.

Games for Three Year Olds- Get Creative with Costume Party

Osmo’s Costume Party, another one of Osmo’s activities to do with 3 year olds, promotes hands-on, social-emotional learning through interaction with on-screen characters. While dressing up the characters with different costume pieces, kids develop fine motor skills, express their creativity and practice emotion recognition. 

Be the Hero with Stories -Activities To Do With 3 Year Olds

Your kid becomes the hero in Osmo’s Stories as they persevere through obstacles that come their way. This games for three year olds fosters problem solving activities for kids and creative thinking skills by encouraging kids to consider different solutions. This is one of Osmo’s kids educational games that really inspires innovative thinking.

Finding simple games for kids that get them preschool-ready doesn’t have to be difficult. Osmo offers the best games for 3-year-olds to start learning at home. 

Sign up for our newsletter!

Stay up-to-date with Osmo and also receive special deals and offers!

Featured Products

Recommended Posts

Osmo on instagram.

Select website language

• Administrator
• Teacher How To's
• How It works
• All Worksheets
• Math Worksheets
• ELA Worksheets

Logic & Thinking Games for Kids

Elevate your child's problem-solving abilities with our fun logic & thinking games for kids. They will learn to analyze, strategize, and think critically while having fun. Explore our collection now and provide them with endless opportunities to learn and grow. Start playing for free now!

CONTENT TYPE

• Lesson Plans
• Math (2,046)
• Number Sense (387)
• Number Recognition (65)
• Number Recognition Within 3 (9)
• Number Recognition Within 5 (23)
• Number Recognition Within 10 (31)
• Number Recognition Within 20 (6)
• Number Sequence (52)
• Number Sequence Within 3 (6)
• Number Sequence Within 5 (15)
• Number Sequence Within 10 (18)
• Number Sequence Within 20 (5)
• Number Sequence Within 50 (5)
• Number Sequence Within 100 (5)
• Number Sequence Within 120 (4)
• Counting (115)
• Counting Objects Within 3 (3)
• Counting Objects Within 5 (31)
• Counting Objects Within 10 (49)
• Counting Objects Within 20 (3)
• Writing Numbers (20)
• Writing Numbers Within 5 (5)
• Writing Numbers Within 10 (5)
• Writing Numbers Within 20 (10)
• Compare and Order Numbers (64)
• Compare Numbers (42)
• Compare Numbers within 10 (16)
• Compare Objects within 10 (6)
• Compare Numbers within 100 (6)
• Order Numbers (23)
• Order Numbers within 10 (3)
• Order Numbers within 20 (3)
• Skip Counting (24)
• Skip Count by 2 (6)
• Skip Count by 5 (7)
• Skip Count by 10 (8)
• Skip Count by 100 (3)
• Even and Odd Numbers (4)
• Place Value (122)
• Read and Write Numbers (93)
• Numbers up to 10 (5)
• Numbers up to 20 (6)
• Numbers up to 50 (7)
• Numbers up to 100 (7)
• Identify Teen Numbers (12)
• Expanded Form (8)
• 3-Digit Numbers in Expanded Form (6)
• 4-Digit Numbers in Expanded Form (1)
• 5-Digit Numbers in Expanded Form (1)
• Standard Form (11)
• 3-Digit Numbers in Standard Form (6)
• 4-Digit Numbers in Standard Form (4)
• 5-Digit Numbers in Standard Form (1)
• Word Form (3)
• 3-Digit Numbers in Word Form (1)
• 4-Digit Numbers in Word Form (1)
• 5-Digit Numbers in Word Form (1)
• Unit Form (17)
• 3-Digit Numbers in Unit Form (5)
• 4-Digit Numbers in Unit Form (4)
• 5-Digit Numbers in Unit Form (3)
• Place Value Chart (4)
• 3-Digit Numbers on Place Value Chart (2)
• 4-Digit Numbers on Place Value Chart (1)
• 5-Digit Numbers on Place Value Chart (1)
• Round Numbers (16)
• Round Numbers to the Nearest 10 (8)
• Round Numbers to the Nearest 100 (4)
• Addition (341)
• Embedded Numbers (3)
• Addition Sentences (10)
• Addition Sentence within 5 (5)
• Addition Sentence within 10 (5)
• Addition Properties (6)
• Add Using Models (8)
• Addition Strategies (142)
• Addition Strategies within 10 (55)
• Count All to Add (10)
• Count All to add within 5 (5)
• Count All to add within 10 (5)
• Count On to Add Strategy (15)
• Compose and Decompose Numbers (31)
• Number Bonds (17)
• Addition Strategies within 20 (59)
• Anchor 5 and 10 (9)
• Count On Strategy (10)
• Add with 10 (3)
• Make 10 Strategy (8)
• Doubles and Near Doubles Strategy to Add (22)
• Doubles Facts (3)
• Add Three Whole Numbers (7)
• Addition Strategies within 100 (23)
• Addition Strategies within 1000 (11)
• Add using multiples of 100 (7)
• Addition Facts (54)
• Fluently Add within 10 (38)
• Fluently Add within 20 (16)
• Equal Expressions (3)
• Addition Without Regrouping (67)
• Add within 100 without Regrouping (11)
• Add 2-digit number to 1-digit (5)
• Add 2-digit number to 2-digit (6)
• Add within 1000 without Regrouping (42)
• Add 10 to 3-digit numbers (5)
• Add 100 to 3-digit numbers (5)
• Add 3-digit number to 1-digit (6)
• Add 3-digit number to 2-digit (6)
• Add two 3-digit numbers (6)
• Add within 10000 without Regrouping (14)
• Addition With Regrouping (45)
• Add within 100 with Regrouping (10)
• Regroup and add 2-digit number to 1-digit (5)
• Regroup and add 2-digit numbers (5)
• Add within 1000 with Regrouping (19)
• Regroup ones and add (3)
• Regroup ones and tens and add (3)
• Regroup tens and add (3)
• Add within 10000 with Regrouping (16)
• Multi-digit Addition (10)
• Addition within 100000 (5)
• Addition within 1000000 (5)
• Subtraction (238)
• Subtraction Sentences (10)
• Subtraction Sentences within 5 (5)
• Subtraction Sentences within 10 (5)
• Subtract with Pictures (16)
• Subtract with Pictures within 5 (8)
• Subtract with Pictures within 10 (8)
• Subtract using Models (4)
• Subtraction Strategies (38)
• Subtraction Strategies within 10 (11)
• Count Back Strategy within 10 (5)
• Relate Addition and Subtraction within 10 (6)
• Subtraction Strategies within 20 (22)
• Count Back Strategy within 20 (10)
• Relate Addition and Subtraction within 20 (3)
• Doubles and Near Doubles Strategy to Subtract (4)
• Subtract from 10 Strategy (2)
• Subtraction Strategies within 100 (3)
• Subtraction Strategies within 1000 (4)
• Subtraction Facts (52)
• Fluently Subtract within 10 (38)
• Fluently Subtract within 20 (14)
• Subtraction Without Regrouping (71)
• Subtract within 100 without Regrouping (20)
• Subtract Multiples of 10 (5)
• Subtract within 1000 without Regrouping (39)
• Subtract within 10000 without Regrouping (12)
• Subtraction With Regrouping (39)
• Subtract within 100 with Regrouping (8)
• Subtract within 1000 with Regrouping (23)
• Subtract across Zeros (5)
• Subtract within 10000 with Regrouping (8)
• Multi-digit Subtraction (12)
• Subtraction within 100000 (8)
• Subtraction within 1000000 (4)
• Multiplication (199)
• Arrays (11)
• Equal Groups (12)
• Multiplication Sentences (7)
• Repeated Addition to Multiply (8)
• Multiplication on Number Line (6)
• Multi-digit Multiplication (39)
• Multiply 2-digit by 1-digit Numbers (9)
• Multiply 2-digit by 2-digit numbers (12)
• Multiply 3-digit by 1-digit Numbers (7)
• Multiply 3-digit by 2-digit numbers (4)
• Multiply 4-digit by 1-digit Numbers (7)
• Multiplication Properties (12)
• Associative Property (2)
• Commutative Property (4)
• Distributive Property (3)
• Multiply by 0 and 1 (3)
• Estimate Products (2)
• Multiply by multiples of 10 (4)
• Times Tables (85)
• Multiplication Facts (85)
• Multiplication Facts of 2 (9)
• Multiplication Facts of 3 (9)
• Multiplication Facts of 4 (9)
• Multiplication Facts of 5 (9)
• Multiplication Facts of 6 (9)
• Multiplication Facts of 7 (8)
• Multiplication Facts of 8 (8)
• Multiplication Facts of 9 (9)
• Multiplication Facts of 10 (5)
• Multiply by 11 (5)
• Multiply by 12 (5)
• Division (109)
• Division Facts (43)
• Division Facts of 2 (5)
• Division Facts of 3 (5)
• Division Facts of 4 (5)
• Division Facts of 5 (5)
• Division Facts of 6 (5)
• Division Facts of 7 (5)
• Division Facts of 8 (5)
• Division Facts of 9 (5)
• Division Facts of 10 (3)
• Divide on a Number Line (3)
• Long Division (37)
• Divide 2-digit by 1-digit Numbers (11)
• Divide 3-digit by 1-digit Numbers (9)
• Divide 4-digit by 1-digit Numbers (5)
• Divide Multiples of 10 or 100 (8)
• Estimate Quotients (3)
• Fractions (173)
• Identify Fractions (28)
• Identify fractions using models (8)
• Identify fractions on the number line (6)
• Compare Fractions (25)
• Compare fractions using visual models (3)
• Compare fractions using number lines (4)
• Compare fractions without visual models (1)
• Benchmark Fractions (6)
• Equivalent Fractions (19)
• Convert Fractions (15)
• Mixed Numbers as Fractions (15)
• Fractions Operations (86)
• Add and Subtract Fractions (38)
• Add Fractions (16)
• Estimate fraction sums (3)
• Subtract Fractions (10)
• Add and Subtract mixed numbers (14)
• Add mixed numbers (7)
• Subtract mixed numbers (7)
• Multiply Fractions (26)
• Divide fractions (8)
• Decimals (150)
• Identify tenths (7)
• Identify hundredths (8)
• Represent Decimals (12)
• Represent Decimals Using Models (8)
• Represent Decimals on Number Lines (4)
• Read and Write Decimals (11)
• Decimal Place Value (20)
• Compare and Order Decimals (33)
• Compare decimals (14)
• Order decimals (19)
• Round Decimals (12)
• Convert Between Decimals and Fractions (7)
• Convert Decimals to Fractions (7)
• Equivalent Decimals (17)
• Tenths to hundredths (9)
• Hundredths to tenths (8)
• Decimal Operations (39)
• Add Decimals (6)
• Subtract Decimals (6)
• Multiply Decimals (13)
• Divide Decimals (14)
• Types of Decimals (12)
• Geometry (128)
• Parallel lines (5)
• Angles (15)
• Positional Words (5)
• Shapes (92)
• 2d Shapes (76)
• Identify Quadrilaterals (11)
• Identify triangles (2)
• Attributes of 2D shapes (7)
• Sort 2D shapes (4)
• Partition 2D Shapes (12)
• Partition into equal parts (8)
• Halves, Thirds, and Fourths (8)
• 3d Shapes (10)
• Flat and Solid Shapes (11)
• Match 2D Shapes (9)
• Coordinate Planes (7)
• Measurement (175)
• Capacity (12)
• Comparing Measurements (23)
• Compare Weights (3)
• Group of Objects (4)
• Compare Lengths (14)
• Compare Heights (4)
• Conversion of Measurement Units (16)
• Data Handling (46)
• Organize and Interpret Data (41)
• Organize data in bar graphs (7)
• Organize data in line plots (6)
• Organize data in picture graphs (4)
• Interpret data in bar graphs (5)
• Interpret data in line plots (7)
• Interpret data in picture graphs (6)
• Sort Objects (5)
• Length (24)
• Measure Lengths (6)
• Measure Lengths using the ruler (6)
• Estimate Lengths (4)
• Area of Shapes (18)
• Area of 2D Shapes (5)
• Area as Additive (5)
• Perimeter (19)
• Perimeter of Shapes (19)
• AM and PM (2)
• Analog Clock (2)
• Elapsed Time (3)
• Time in Half Hours (4)
• Time in Hours (4)
• Time in Quarter Hours (7)
• Time to the Nearest 5 Minutes (11)
• Time to the Nearest Minute (2)
• Identify Coins (10)
• Counting Money (50)
• Compare Money (4)
• Count Money with Coins (22)
• Penny, Nickel, and Dime (10)
• Quarters and Half Dollar (9)
• Operations With Money (24)
• Add and Subtract Money (12)
• Multiply and Divide Money (7)
• Algebra (35)
• Patterns (14)
• Number Patterns (14)
• Numerical Expressions (9)
• Factors and Multiples (7)
• Prime and Composite Numbers (5)
• Word Problems (66)
• Addition and Subtraction Word Problems (46)
• Addition Word Problems (33)
• Addition Word Problems within 10 (6)
• Addition Word Problems within 20 (5)
• Addition Word Problems within 100 (15)
• Add to Compare Word Problems (11)
• Subtraction Word Problems (14)
• Subtraction Word Problems within 10 (3)
• Subtraction Word Problems within 100 (9)
• Subtract to Compare Word Problems (6)
• Multiplication and Division Word Problems (7)
• Multiplication Word Problems (4)
• Division Word Problems (3)
• Fraction Word Problems (3)
• Money Word Problems (10)
• ELA (2,367)
• Reading (2,209)
• Phonics (2,165)
• Bossy R (15)
• Words with AR (3)
• Words with ER (3)
• Words with IR (3)
• Words with OR (3)
• Words with UR (3)
• Diphthongs (4)
• Ending Consonant Blends (23)
• CK Blend (5)
• LF Blend (3)
• LK Blend (3)
• LT Blend (3)
• MP Blend (3)
• ND Blend (3)
• NK Blend (3)
• SK Blend (3)
• ST Blend (3)
• NG Blend (4)
• Beginning Consonant Blends (21)
• L Blend Words (12)
• BL Blend (5)
• CL Blend (3)
• FL Blend (5)
• GL Blend (3)
• PL Blend (3)
• SL Blend (3)
• R Blend Words (9)
• CR Blend (3)
• FR Blend (3)
• GR Blend (3)
• PR Blend (3)
• TR Blend (3)
• Alphabet (215)
• Letter A (9)
• Letter B (9)
• Letter C (9)
• Letter D (9)
• Letter E (9)
• Letter F (9)
• Letter G (9)
• Letter H (9)
• Letter I (9)
• Letter J (9)
• Letter K (9)
• Letter L (9)
• Letter M (9)
• Letter N (9)
• Letter O (9)
• Letter P (9)
• Letter Q (9)
• Letter R (9)
• Letter S (9)
• Letter T (9)
• Letter U (9)
• Letter V (9)
• Letter W (9)
• Letter X (9)
• Letter Y (9)
• Letter Z (9)
• Letter Sequence (54)
• ABC Song (20)
• Alphabetical Order (34)
• Letter Sounds (130)
• Letter Sound A (5)
• Letter Sound B (5)
• Letter Sound C (5)
• Letter Sound D (5)
• Letter Sound E (5)
• Letter Sound F (5)
• Letter Sound G (5)
• Letter Sound H (5)
• Letter Sound I (5)
• Letter Sound J (5)
• Letter Sound K (5)
• Letter Sound L (5)
• Letter Sound M (5)
• Letter Sound N (5)
• Letter Sound O (5)
• Letter Sound P (5)
• Letter Sound Q (5)
• Letter Sound R (5)
• Letter Sound S (5)
• Letter Sound T (5)
• Letter Sound U (5)
• Letter Sound V (5)
• Letter Sound W (5)
• Letter Sound X (5)
• Letter Sound Y (5)
• Letter Sound Z (5)
• Letter Recognition (215)
• Lowercase Letters (78)
• Uppercase Letters (78)
• Matching Lowercase and Uppercase Letters (59)
• Match Aa - Dd (9)
• Match Ee - Gg (7)
• Match Hh - Kk (9)
• Match Ll - Pp (11)
• Match Qq - Ss (7)
• Match Tt - Vv (7)
• Match Ww - Zz (9)
• Vowels (158)
• Long Vowel Sounds (75)
• Long A Vowel Sound (15)
• Long E Vowel Sound (17)
• Long I Vowel Sound (15)
• Long O Vowel Sound (15)
• Long U Vowel Sound (13)
• Magic - E (12)
• Magic E Words with Long Vowel A (3)
• Magic E Words with Long Vowel I (3)
• Magic E Words with Long Vowel O (3)
• Magic E Words with Long Vowel U (3)
• Short Vowel Sounds (81)
• Short A Vowel Sound (59)
• Short E Vowel Sound (26)
• Short I Vowel Sound (59)
• Short O Vowel Sound (44)
• Short U Vowel Sound (24)
• Vowel Teams (15)
• Words with AI and AY (3)
• Words with EA and EE (3)
• Words with IE and Y (3)
• Words with OA and OW (3)
• Words with OO (2)
• Words with UE and UI (1)
• Blending (587)
• CCVC Words (19)
• CVC Words (271)
• CVCC Words (34)
• Beginning Blending (34)
• CCVC and CCVCC Words (28)
• CVCC and CCVCC Words (46)
• Words With Bossy R (45)
• Words With Diphthongs (18)
• Words With Three Letter Blends (14)
• Words With Trigraphs (28)
• Words With Vowel Teams (50)
• Consonant Digraphs (8)
• Digraph CH (3)
• Digraph PH (2)
• Digraph SH (3)
• Digraph TH (2)
• Digraph WH (2)
• Double Consonants (8)
• FF Words (3)
• LL Words (3)
• SS Words (3)
• ZZ Words (3)
• Rhyming Words (61)
• Trigraphs (10)
• Soft Sounds (2)
• Words with Soft C (1)
• Words with Soft G (1)
• Three Letter Blends (5)
• Sight Words (975)
• Dolch Sight Words (567)
• Fry Sight Words (444)
• Reading Skills (44)
• Cause and Effect (6)
• Inference (6)
• Identify the Main Idea (13)
• Categorize Pictures into Groups (4)
• Choose a Suitable Heading (5)
• Prediction (6)
• Sequencing (13)
• Arrange Pictures in Order (3)
• Arrange Sentences in Order (4)
• Writing (184)
• Handwriting (124)
• Letter Tracing (124)
• Letter Tracing A (6)
• Letter Tracing B (6)
• Letter Tracing C (6)
• Letter Tracing D (6)
• Letter Tracing E (6)
• Letter Tracing F (6)
• Letter Tracing G (6)
• Letter Tracing H (6)
• Letter Tracing I (6)
• Letter Tracing J (6)
• Letter Tracing K (6)
• Letter Tracing L (6)
• Letter Tracing M (6)
• Letter Tracing N (6)
• Letter Tracing O (6)
• Letter Tracing P (6)
• Letter Tracing Q (6)
• Letter Tracing R (6)
• Letter Tracing S (6)
• Letter Tracing T (6)
• Letter Tracing U (6)
• Letter Tracing V (6)
• Letter Tracing W (6)
• Letter Tracing X (6)
• Letter Tracing Y (6)
• Letter Tracing Z (6)
• Writing Sight Words (60)
• General Knowledge (295)
• Vegetables (19)
• Fruits (24)
• Dessert (9)
• Animals (58)
• Underwater (9)
• Dinosaurs (8)
• Reptiles (9)
• Seasonal (28)
• Christmas (12)
• Halloween (8)
• Kitchen (11)
• Utensils (6)
• Musical Instruments (30)
• Transport (9)
• Vehicles (9)
• Insects (9)
• Professions (8)
• Monuments (8)
• Household Items (8)
• Flowers (8)
• Buildings (8)
• Art & Creativity (236)
• Coloring (181)
• Animals (32)
• Underwater (8)
• Reptiles (8)
• Vegetables (8)
• Transport (8)
• Vehicles (8)
• Musical Instruments (8)
• Kitchen (8)
• Utensils (5)
• Insects (8)
• Rhymes (25)
• Cooking (7)
• Stories (10)
• Logic & Thinking (16)
• Puzzles (11)
• Matching (3)
• Multiplayer (12)
• Time Based (12)
• Player vs Player (12)
• Motor Skills (16)
• Fine Finger Movement (9)
• Aiming and Precision (6)

Puzzles Games

Picture Perfect Game

Paint, draw, and express your artistic skills in this picture perfect game.

Challenge Two of a Kind Game

Sharpen your memory and find matching pairs in this engaging game.

Play Word Detective Game

Put your word skills to the test and solve puzzles like a detective.

Sneaky Shapes Game

Sharpen your observation skills and uncover hidden shapes.

All Logic & Thinking Games

Cooking Adventure Game

Get ready for a cooking adventure and satisfy hungry customers.

• Number Ninja: Fun Math Arcade Game

Become a number ninja and slice through math challenges.

Dive into Arty Crafty Game

Let your artistic skills shine and create amazing crafts.

Dive into Get Set Quiz Game

Get ready to quiz yourself and challenge your knowledge in this interactive game.

• Peek A Boo Game

Peek-a-boo! Have fun and uncover surprises in this engaging game.

Play Jumble Mania Game

Test your word skills and unravel the jumble in this exciting game.

Toss Up Game

Challenge your accuracy and toss objects to hit various targets.

Challenge Match-Up Puzzles Game

Test your memory and matching skills in this engaging puzzle game.

Dive into Sky Boxes Game

Test your stacking skills and reach new heights in this sky-high game.

Discover Shape Building Arty Crafty Game

Use your imagination and build various shapes in this engaging arty crafty game.

Play Shape Matching Arty Crafty Game

Sharpen your shape recognition skills and complete various shape matching activities in this engaging game.

Experience Polyword Game

Dive into the world of polywords and solve challenging puzzles.

Brain-Boosting Games for Young Minds

Explore a world of fun and educational games that challenge young minds to think critically, solve puzzles, and learn while having a blast. Our carefully curated selection of games is designed to spark curiosity, enhance problem-solving skills, and foster a love for learning in kids of all ages.

What are Logic and Thinking games?

Logic and thinking-themed games are interactive activities designed to challenge young minds by requiring them to use critical thinking, problem-solving, and strategic reasoning. These games involve creative challenges that stimulate cognitive development, enhance decision-making skills, and foster a love for learning in children. They provide an enjoyable way for kids to develop essential life skills while having fun.

What are the Types of Logic and Thinking Games Online?

These games come in various engaging forms, each offering a unique cognitive challenge. Here are some popular types:

• Shape Matching: Arty Crafty Game : In this game, young minds exercise their visual perception and spatial reasoning skills by matching shapes and patterns. It encourages creativity and helps improve attention to detail.
• Match Up!: Puzzles Game : Match Up! puzzles provide a mental workout, requiring players to find pairs or connections among objects, images, or symbols. This type of game enhances memory, concentration, and pattern recognition.
• Shape Building: Arty Crafty Games : Shape building games stimulate creativity and problem-solving as kids construct objects or scenes by fitting together various shapes. It fosters spatial awareness and encourages imagination.

What are the Benefits of Playing Logic and Thinking Games for Kids?

Engaging in these games offers numerous advantages for young minds:

• Enhanced Problem-Solving : Interactive Logic and thinking games to play encourage kids to tackle challenges, fostering strong problem-solving skills.
• Improved Critical Thinking : Playing promotes analytical thinking, helping children make reasoned decisions.
• Boosted Creativity : Logic games often involve creative solutions, nurturing imaginative thinking.
• Sharper Memory : Memory-based games enhance recall and concentration.

What are the Best Logic and Thinking Games?

Kids can enjoy these engaging these games on mobiles and tablets, combining fun and learning:

• Cooking Rush Game
• Arty Crafty Game
• Get-Set-Quiz Game
• Jumble Mania Game

Your one stop solution for all grade learning needs.