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free printable preschool activities

The first thing I was ever taught during my time in Education classes was: "Don't recreate the wheel." Teachers have so much on their plates these days. It's important to focus prep time on what will be the most beneficial to our kiddos rather than creating worksheets and crafts.

This is why it's so important to have a handful of free printable activities up your sleeve. Break them out whenever you need 'em! Here's a list of 55 free preschool printable activities that will surely find their way into your curriculum.

1. Pumpkin Diagram and Sensory Play

This is honestly one of my fav kick-offs on this list! It could be Halloween-themed or just one of those fun, engaging worksheets for preschoolers. The best part of this free printable is enhancing students' motor skills while also learning about all the different parts of a pumpkin.

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2. Little Bunny Series

The Little Bunny Series is totally free and makes for some great fun learning activities. Your preschool kiddos will love the continuation of the Little Bunny, and you'll love the variety of letters, words, and pictures for them!

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3. Let's Count Dinos

Math resources and motor skills practice doesn't always come hand in hand. But when it does, you know you'll have an exciting day in the preschool classroom. Use your little plastic Dinos, Dino stickers, or printed small Dinos to help kiddos count the dinos and place them in the boxes.

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4. Berenstein Bears Activity Pack

This can be used as a day activity pack or spread throughout the week; totally up to you and your little ones. This goes along with the Berenstein Bears Picnic book and is one of those literacy activities that really fosters the building of students motor skills.

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5. My Shape Book

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Shapes are one of those popular preschool book activities that are hard to pass up. It's important for students to not only have this book to look at, at home but also work together to color and fill in, practice, and become familiar with all of the shapes.

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6. Four Little Chick's Printable Book

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This is an adorable little book. It's one of my favorite preschool picture books made for your kiddos to work on. They'll love coloring the chicks and being read too all at the same time. This is a great addition to literacy centers, where you need kiddos to be focused and engaged independently.

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7. Tool Belt

Hands-on printable activities are seriously the best. This can promote imaginative play or act as a prop in a community helper's preschool unit plan. It's super simple to make and, even more, fun to play with.

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8. Ice Cream Counting Playdough Mats

These playdough mats are so cute and great for those little hands to practice counting. Simply laminate this freebie preschool printable and watch your kiddos channel their inner counting skills. They'll love playing with the cards, and the playdough sensory play will add that extra layer of excitement.

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9. Sort the Waste

Preschool worksheets that end up being educational are always a win, win. This is the perfect activity for Earth day or if you're looking for a way to teach about recycling or anything to do with waste. Laminate these preschool printables and use velcro to use them repeatedly.

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10. Roll & Cover Raindrop

Preschool worksheets like this are always great to use as math activities. These quire very little prep (besides printing and laminating if you'd like) and are super easy for your kiddos to understand. This can be used in math centers or as a whole group activity. Either way, roll the dice, and cover the number you roll!

Pro tip: Different Dice Ideas:

Create your own jumbo paper dice
Create a dice out of a box
Foam dice
Small colorful dice

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11. Animal Tracks Activity Pack

@hellokidsstudio FREE PRINTABLE FOR PRESCHOOLERS #montessoriathome #forestschool #homeschooling #freeprintables #childdevelopment ♬ The Nights - Avicii

Including THREE printable activities that are engaging and exciting for students of all ages. Some of the best worksheets for preschool out there. This is an activity pack that includes the following:

A matching game printable
A Memory game printable
Tracks in the "snow" or sand

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12. Hair Cutting Game

@happytotshelf Download the printables at Happy Tot Shelf blog. #learningisfun #handsonlearning #preschoolactivities #homelearning ♬ Kimi No Toriko - Rizky Ayuba

At it again with the dice (see above for more dice creation ideas). This is the perfect activity sheet for practicing number recognition in preschool classrooms. This can even be used as an engaging, informal math assessment activity.

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13. Camp Fire Printables

@sagominiofficial Looking for s'more fun activities to do this summer? 😎 We've got you covered from free printable projects to our playful apps and our boredom-busting subscription box! What Sago Mini activities will you and your little one get up to this week? #toddlerlife #preschoolactivities #learningresources #DIYforkids #freeactivitiesforkids #toddlersoftiktok ♬ original sound - Sago Mini

There's no doubt that play is important for children's development. This printable can be used for so many different activities! From an imaginative campout to roasting marshmallows at circle time. Either way, this will surely entice your preschooler's imaginative side and if your lucky call for a little story time.

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14. Sensory Alphabet Printables

@planningplaytime Learning letters has never been so much fun! Would you like this FREE Printable? Let us know! #planningplaytime #learningletters #preschoolletters #preschoolactivities #handsonlearning ♬ original sound - Planning Playtime

This is one of those activities that I never realized was as simple as it is. Sensory play is so important because it fosters multiple aspects of development:

Curiosity
Problem Solving
Exploration
Creativity
This free printable even has the aspect of a scavenger hunt, making it that much more engaging.

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15. Poke the Porcupine

@7daysofplay Follow us for more fun ideas and free printables! #learnontiktok #toddler #toddlertok #ot #freeprintable ♬ Say So (Instrumental Version) [Originally Performed by Doja Cat] - Elliot Van Coup

As you can see in the picture, this is a win-win for students and teachers alike. Finding preschool worksheets that don't look like typical worksheets can be challenging. But when you come across a good one, your preschoolers will love it.

This is a great game to add to your extension activities. It can be used anytime in the classroom, and students will love it! It might also help students in regulating emotions.

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16. Emotions with Elmo

@7daysofplay Head to my link in bio to get this FREE printable under the PRINTABLES tab! #learnontiktok #homeschooling #prek #diymom #momhack ♬ BETTER.EVERY.DAY - Shaun Ward

Many activities focus more on learning, but it's important to focus on emotions in preschool. Kids in preschool are constantly working through different emotions and tons of feelings. This can be created using the free printable and just two paper cups. Use it in your feelings corner and have your kiddos use it to explain how they're feeling.

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17. Corn Craft

@simpleeverydaymom This easy paper corn craft for kids is perfect for fall or Thanksgiving! Download the free printable template on the blog. #kidscrafts #craftsforkids #preschoolcraft ♬ original sound - Sam | Fun Crafts For Kids

Who doesn't love corn? This is one of those activities for preschoolers that won't only be engaging in creating but will also initiate some playtime. Read a book about corn or ask students what they know. Provoke their imaginations and let them get some playtime in.

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18. Free Printable Quiet Books

@asly_papercraft DIY Hospital Quiet Book For Kids with Free Printables : tutorial on Youtube 😷😉 #quietbook #busybook #activitybook #kidsartideas #kidscrafts #craftsforkids ♬ Unstoppable - Sia

Quiet books for preschoolers are great literacy resources to use during quiet time. It's common for preschool-aged students to be done with taking naps. This means that they'll need to find something else to do during quiet time. Quiet time should be a moment away from stimulating:

Activities
Sounds
Sights
For somewhere between 15-45 minutes daily.

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19. Playdough Earth

@raising_veggie_lovers Your kids will love this Playdough Earth activity! 🌍 #earthday #earth #playdough #playdoh #toddleractivities #preschoolactivities #freeprintable ♬ Happy (Instrumental) - By Line

There are lots of resources out there that use playdough to get kids engaged. This playdough earth activity is one of many. It's a fun resource that students will be fully engaged in and love playing. Laminate the free printout and watch students have an amazing time recreating the earth. Be sure to have enough manipulatives available for comparisons.

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20. Free Lady Bug Clip Ons

@wabisabipark_homeschool Ideas to use clothespin number cards. #freeprintable #freeprintables #numbercards #homeschoolideas #preschoolers #ladybug #mathforkids #montessoriactivities #printablesforkids ♬ Loose Lo-Fi sound + Japanese musical instrument - xxxHaToxxx

Clip cards are always a great way to practice different math skills. These adorable ladybug 3-part cards are perfect for giving your preschoolers multiple choice practice. Work these into centers or whole class learning time.

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21. Dinosaurs

If you have a classroom that loves dinosaurs, then these free dinosaur preschool printables are perfect for your classroom. Pair them with different dino videos or stories and get your kiddos thinking about the special aspect that dinosaurs served in our community.

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22. Letter Tracing Bundle

Alphabet letter activities are far and few between. From workbooks to printable worksheets, it can be challenging to find free options for your classroom. These free printables are the perfect way to practice letter tracing in the classroom.

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23. Animal Activity Pages

These animal activity pages are perfect for any lower grade. These free printables can be used throughout the day or at a coloring center. Preschoolers will love the calming effect of the different animals and nature pictures.

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24. Antarctic and Arctic Animal Printables

This Pre-K activity pack is one of those great extension activity ideas that can go directly along with a story, video, or book on Antarctica. My students loved Except Antarctica! This was an engaging and fun book for everyone.

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25. Human Body Printables

Literacy learning activities are always a great time. This is a wonderful project for preschoolers learning all about the human body. You and your students will love these free printables. Laminate and use velcro to help students work together to stick the body parts onto the body.

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26. Math Printables

Looking for a printable Valentine project to use in the classroom? This free math and literacy bundle is perfect for the Valentine's Day holidays. Your students will love the engaging pictures, and you'll love their engagement throughout the activities.

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27. Printable Fish Bowl

Gold Fish is quite the popular preschool snack. Why not include them in your lessons? This activity will help students to work on their number recognition skills, especially by being able to simply match the fishies up with the pictures already in the bowl.

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28. Tooth Fairy Worksheets

Activities for preschool that help to spark their imaginations are always important. Use this in your tooth fairy lesson plans and encourage your students to share all of their stories about the tooth fairy.

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29. Apple Number Match 

Matching puzzles are always a good time in the preschool classroom. These activities for preschoolers are great for building skills like:

Representation
Problem Solving
Even developing motor skills
Simply print and laminate (or print on cardstock) and use this year after year.

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30. Preschool Science Coloring Pages

There are lots of activities that have to do with Dinosaurs. This is great because preschoolers love learning about them! So start your collection of preschool dinosaur activities with these colors and learn science-free printables.

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31. Easter Story Printables

Teaching Easter in preschool isn't always necessary, but finding engaging worksheets can be challenging. But not with this Easter Story pack! Let your kiddos practice all of their skills while also learning all about Easter.

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32. Shamrock Lacing

St. Patrick's Day activities for preschoolers are some of my favorites. This is a fun resource that can be used as a morning activity for centers. It works all different muscles in your little one's fingers, and they'll have a great time working with all the colors and string!

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33. Preschool Busy Binder

Who doesn't love a busy binder? This free, fun resource is perfect for any area of the classroom or at home. Busy binders have become popular preschool break time activities. Allowing children to work independently while also invoking all of their skills.

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34. Preschool and Toddler Worksheets

If you're homeschooling, you know, finding free homeschool preschool printables is always a win. I'm a huge fan of preschool worksheets and encouraging students to work independently. These individual preschool worksheets are a great way to do exactly that.

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35. Printable Learning Activities

Perfect for stations at home or in the classroom! These activities are perfect for allowing students to explore and gain a sense of independence. Printable matching puzzles that can be used in any way you like best and work best for your little ones.

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36. Free Fall Printable Bundle

My kids love some good pumpkin worksheets. The best news is that they can be used throughout the fall season! Convenient resources like this give enough multi-skill practice page opportunities that are always fun for preschoolers.

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37. Color By Sight Word

Preschool is the perfect time to start working on those sight words. Get your preschoolers to prepare to be kindergarten students with this fun fall color by sight word worksheet. This manipulative is perfect for building sight word and color recognition skills.

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38. Free Literacy Printables

From letter matching to using letter sorting mats, it's important to work on your preschooler's reading skills. A Ball for Daisy is the perfect book to start learning letters with. Here are some free printables that go along with the book.

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39. Alphabet Worksheets

Finding activities for preschoolers that are focused on the alphabet are some of the most used activities throughout preschool. It's important to have enough of these worksheets available for extra work or down time.

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40. Puffy Paint Snowman

Snowmen are always fun! This puffy paint snowman is perfect for preschoolers everywhere. Puffy paint is an absolute blast for both kids and even adults. Let your kiddos get their creative sides going with this printable.

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41. Free Learning Printables for Preschoolers

Convenient resources that won't limit your students. There are tons of activities in this packet. You'll be able to quickly work them into your preschool curriculum for the upcoming school year.

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42. Earth Day Activities for Kids

Add this free Earth Day printable pack to your lesson plans. There are tons of different activities that can be done with this pack. Your students will love looking through this, and you'll love the educational aspects of it all.

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43. Calendar for Preschool Kiddos

This free activity calendar is amazing for classrooms everywhere! No need to spend tons of money on a classroom manipulative for your new preschool classroom. This is both fun and simple to create! It also can be totally up to you as to how colorful you'd like it to be.

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44. Quiet Book for Busy Preschool Students

Fill your student's quiet books with these free printables. Students will enjoy the quiet time while also being engaged. It's important for students to have engaging activities to do during naps or quiet time. This will help to keep them enjoying their independent time.

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45. School-Themed Preschool Unit Studies

These free printables are great because they relate directly back to school. Students can use their imaginations to create a real-life classroom environment. They'll love playing school with each other. These can be laminated or printed on card stock; either way, your students will love them.

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46. 5 Little Monkeys Building Literacy Skills

Hands-on activities for preschoolers that tag along with popular preschool stories are a great way to keep your kiddos engaged. It'll be nice for students to be able to create something about a story that they've read before.

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47. Ice Cream Activities for Preschoolers

Build your own ice cream! Students will love this activity of building an ice cream cone. Pattern activities like this are great for helping students to gain skills in making predictions about what comes next.

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48. Letter Formation Worksheets

This all-encompassing alphabet activity is perfect for preschoolers of all engagement levels. Your students will absolutely love the cute pictures that come along with the different letters. They'll also love creating letters out of different objects.

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49. Alphabet Letter Recognition Chart

It's important to keep track of the letters that students are already learning and understanding. This is the perfect free, printable alphabet recognition chart to use at home or in your classroom. This is a great guide to use throughout the year to ensure that all students reach their alphabet marks.

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50. Letter Recognition Mazes 

Mazes are amazing for preschoolers because they help to develop different visual development skills. Specifically visual motor skills such as scanning. This is the perfect way to make sure your students are on track with their visual development as well as their letter recognition skills.

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51. Practice Letter Tracing

Early letter tracing. These free printables are basic and great to have in your worksheet resources. They can be used as extension activities, for fast finishers, or for a day that you just didn't quite have enough prep time to get things done.

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52. Apples Preschool Theme Letter Recognition Fun

Fruits and vegetable preschool-themed worksheets are always a hit. Especially apples. These apple-themed math and literacy worksheets will be a great addition to any preschool classroom. From pattern recognition to color recognition, you'll want to have these.

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53. Giraffe Printable Crafts

If you're working on an animal unit, these free printable giraffes may be the perfect addition. Different templates can be used depending on the levels of students. It's great because they're fun, look nice, and can be adapted to various lesson and unit plans.

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54. Preschool Build a Bear Crafts

If you have a collection of bear activities, don't miss out on this one! It's an adorable build-a-bear craft that your students will. With easy printable templates, students of all ages and muscle strengths can easily assemble this craft.

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55. Popular Preschool Polar Bear Puppets

Yes, puppet shows in preschool are amazing. We all love them, especially the little ones. These adorable polar bear puppets are the perfect addition to any classroom studying the arctic or looking for additional crafts to include in their puppet shows.

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