Activities for kids (2-7 y.o.)

I've complied this list from various sources. Very entertaining!

Activities for kids (2-7 y.o.)

1. Make a list of things to bring on a picnic.
2. Talk about the favorite kind of weather and what would you wear.
3. Visit the library.
4. Read a children's American history book.
5. Have a picnic with items written down earlier.
6. Visit the bulk section of a grocery store and count how many different kind of beans you can find.
7. Sing The Star Spangled Banner.
8. Screen black out day! Do a craft, play games, go on an outing.
9. Make a list of items you need to take a bath.
10. Talk about the names of different bodies of water. How many are there?
11. Practice writing down the days of the week.
12. Toss a ball back and forth and keep track of the score.
13. Write down favorite breakfast food in details.
14. Study the map of Oregon.
15. Talk about all the people you care about in your life.
16. Fill a jar with dried beans and have all family members guess how many are in there.
17. Mimic movements of different animals.
18. Talk about miles. How many miles does it take to get from home to places we visit often?
19. Scan the radio for different kinds of music.
20. Practice writing needed phone numbers.
21. Read a store about hot weather.
22. Talk about favorite activity of the month.
23. Use foam letter cubes to build letters.
24. Use a pool noodle as a balance beam.
25. Have an outdoor reading party. Bring a blanket, snacks and books outside.
26. Stuff pom-poms into a water bottle contest.
27. Have a lemonade stand.
28. Squirt paint into ice cube trays and later paint with colorful ice.
29. Stay outside late and watch the starts appear.
30. Make a paper plate clock & talk about the common times in your daily routine.
31. Count the coins & discuss how a quarter is worth more than a penny. Sort from smallest to biggest. Explain, that 10 pennies = 1 dime. (penny, nickel, dime, quarter)
32. Investigate the yard with a magnifying glass.
33. Read a story and make up a new ending.
34. Fill a bowl with water and drop items to see if they sink or float.
35. Find fascinating shapes in the clouds.
36. Cut out paper snowflakes and explore symmetry.
37. Draw a rainbow. Now draw fruits that match each color.
38. Have your child draw a picture of your home. Help them write the address.
39. Create patterns on the paper with colorful tape.
40. Count the windows and doors in your home.
41. Set up sport related activities and hold your own mini-Olympics.
42. Practice tying shoes.
43. Have a family board game night.
44. Clap to count the syllables in your names.
45. Read a book that was made into a movie, then watch the movie.
46. Draw a family tree.
47. Read a book together. Ask your child to retell the story.
48. Read a book together. Ask your child to name the characters.
49. Have your child draw a self-portrait. Discuss different body parts.
50. Read a book together. Ask your child to tell about their favorite part.
51. Read a book together. Ask your child to identify where the story takes place.
52. Take a “people” walk around the neighborhood and discuss what people are doing.
53. Encourage your child to draw a picture of their best friend. Discuss why she likes them.
54. Discuss refrigerator items and where they come from.
55. Select 2 of your child's favorite toys. Ask to explain how are they different & alike.
56. Take a walk through the house and have your child name each room and how it's used.
57. Draw a picture of the house and yard.
58. Take 10 shoes of different sizes and have your child sort from smallest to biggest.
59. Name the objects and furniture in the bedroom.
60. Name the objects and tools in the kitchen.
61. Name the objects in the bathroom.
62. Take a “shape” walk in the neighborhood.
63. Take a “listening” walk in the neighborhood.
64. Write ABCs in different colored markers.
65. Help your child write down her favorite places to visit.
66. Practice reading signs in your neighborhood.