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Let’s face it. Parents have a gazillion things to do in a day and our preschoolers get bored while we are trying to finish our to-do lists.
We all know what happens when preschoolers get bored. If your preschooler is bored, frustration is sure to follow for both of you. Having a plan to keep your little one occupied while you’re away from home is a great way to be proactive and ward off boredom.
I Spy
Preschoolers love playing I Spy and it takes zero preparation. You can practice color recognition, alphabet recognition, or counting skills while playing this game. For practicing alphabet recognition, you can either look for the actual letter or items that begin with the letter. Older preschoolers can also find items that begin with the sound of the letter, instead of naming the letter.
Drawing
It is a good idea to always carry something with which your preschooler can use to draw or write. You can go with the traditional crayons and paper or a small magnetic drawing pad. If you are somewhere your preschooler is required to sit for a period of time, pull out the drawing items and practice some writing skills. Your preschooler can draw pictures, practice writing his or her name, or copy words down they see in their environment.
Guess Who/What
Preschoolers love asking questions! Play a game of guess who with your little one while you are running errands. You can choose people you know, characters in books or on television, or animals. Your child will ask you yes or no questions to attempt to guess your person or animal. For example, your child may ask, “Does your person have brown hair?” Questions need to be formed in a yes/no format, which can be difficult for preschoolers. Therefore, this is a great game for practicing language skills and for teaching yes or no questions.
Good luck getting your to-do list done and keeping boredom and frustration for you and your little one at bay. Hopefully, these quick and easy activities will help make your outings more enjoyable and engaging for your preschooler!
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