{"id":32017,"date":"2024-10-14T13:18:10","date_gmt":"2024-10-14T21:18:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/?p=32017"},"modified":"2025-03-17T07:40:30","modified_gmt":"2025-03-17T15:40:30","slug":"learning-activities-for-3-year-olds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/learning-activities-for-3-year-olds\/32017","title":{"rendered":"20+ Play-Based Learning Activities for 3-Year-Olds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-printables-titlegroup\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3e41869c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aofl-rounded-bubble-title\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" 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style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aofl-mb-3rem-padding\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/3-year-olds-playing-activities.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32039\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/3-year-olds-playing-activities.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/3-year-olds-playing-activities-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/3-year-olds-playing-activities-768x256.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-advice-table-ofcontents has-background\" style=\"border-radius:5px;background-color:#e9f5ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-background\" style=\"color:#01075f;background-color:#bdd7ff\">Table of Contents<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-63587b04dd8704deca63c61a23825eb7 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#033eaa\"><strong><a href=\"#sensory\" title=\"\">Alphabet Sensory Bin<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d9226ec4730011f95a7531c53a51cfd1 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#033eaa\"><strong><a href=\"#act\" title=\"\">Act Out Stories<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2a360546d6b555d504d2d9f115aea630 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><a href=\"#craft\" title=\"\">Craft Letters<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e972943df4afa463cf5479f56a83d889 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><a href=\"#playdough\" title=\"\">Playdough Letters <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e711e01b5f16aff7cea02f8faef8dc6d wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><a href=\"#sing\" title=\"\">Sing and Dance<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-34d96441ba4c099887207d2b2b1a5a19 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><a href=\"#move\" title=\"\">Move and Count<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-077da8e0d823f8d94a96bf54d95216e4 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><a href=\"#measure\" title=\"\">Measurement Activities<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4b5040c57a6aca9a304d95a653a0cf51 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><a href=\"#shape\" title=\"\">Shape Bingo<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1c2db9888ba9f89563dee8f26efdc1d9 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><a href=\"#bead\" title=\"\">Bead Patterns<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-afc2d6d0c2ca59b42877b5cd761870ae wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><a href=\"#sort\" title=\"\">Sort Everything<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b308089228b6262a7d6f34a2ed2f1343 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><a href=\"#weather\" title=\"\">Draw the Weather<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0d4a496d1a52ffc75b0f0b8a9b64da71 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><a href=\"#butterfly\" title=\"\">Butterfly &amp; Bee<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-88906c7771b6df1e9ebdf1a4971349d5 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><a href=\"#mix\" title=\"\">Mix Paints<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6f52641801438e5c2f963a0531d5c800 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><a href=\"#sink\" title=\"\">Sink or Float<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0169afa5c6c15d80af627953327eff5b wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><a href=\"#plant\" title=\"\">Plant a Garden<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-22ac0ed967c394f1f1bdb56c5c365a1b wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><a href=\"#kitchen\" title=\"\">Help in the Kitchen<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-72f17aabe1ac311fc9a6628448477773 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><a href=\"#scavenger\" title=\"\">Sensory Scavenger Hunt<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a1c961e66449cfaf1316c410ae53a3ed wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><a href=\"#musical\" title=\"\">Musical Instruments<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1597a8dade5f9c9eb8e920e035708b4c wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><a href=\"#face\" title=\"\">Make a Face<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7e7abb0b7dcfa34aa5b7c3b34e8e0796 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><a href=\"#online\" title=\"\">Fun Online Learning Games<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">There\u2019s no better time to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/advice\/a-parents-guide-to-play-based-learning\/8199\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">learn through play<\/a> than the toddler years! Play-based learning activities offer benefits beyond targeted educational concepts, such as building motor skills and developing social-emotional awareness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">The following learning activities for 3-year-olds foster broader abilities, like motor skills and more, while also helping little ones work on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/advice\/what-skills-should-your-preschooler-have-before-they-start-school\/5983\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">skills they\u2019ll need for kindergarten<\/a>. But mostly, they\u2019re just a lot of fun! Use them as educational activities for 3-year-olds (and even slightly older) at home or in preschool.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">For even more structured early learning, check out our ABCmouse <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/program\/preschool-math-learning-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Preschool Learning Curriculum<\/a>, designed by experts to build foundational literacy, math, science, and social studies skills through engaging activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"63\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-300x18.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-768x47.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-80d3d04f0347fb1ae34a03fa036934c9\" style=\"border-radius:50px;background-color:#2d56bf;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9115861b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f28d7696ae3e4bbc9904dc327c384828\"><strong>Pre-Reading Activities for 3-Year-Olds<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">At this age, kids are ready to start <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/advice\/how-to-teach-letter-recognition-for-young-learners\/26993\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">learning the alphabet<\/a>, which you can incorporate into play activities. Be sure to continue <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/fun-reading-activities-for-preschoolers\/3083\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">reading regularly with your child<\/a>, asking them questions about the story to ensure comprehension. Here are some simple learning activities for 3-year-olds that can help them get ready to start reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-mb-3rem-padding aofl-advice-subheading\" id=\"sensory\"><strong>1. Explore Alphabet Sensory Bins<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns aofl-advice-media-text is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Sensory bins are so much fun for preschoolers, as they allow them to explore new textures and discover hidden objects. Create your own using a plastic bin and the <strong>filler of your choice<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"color:#01075f\" class=\"wp-block-list has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ee0fbb27fd5f167134b708fef19f52f1\">\n<li>uncooked rice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>beans<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>pasta<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>sand<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>shredded paper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>pom poms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>colored water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>shaving cream <br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1b88271647b2cfa6f2cf0084acd99459 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Then, add in alphabet magnets or foam letters and let kids dig through the bin in search of letters and work to name each letter they find. Learn more about <a href=\"http:\/\/abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/alphabet-sensory-bin-activity\/10789\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">alphabet sensory bins here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Alphabet-Letters-in-Beens.jpg\" alt=\"An alphabet sensory bin with colorful letters. \" class=\"wp-image-32034\" style=\"border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Alphabet-Letters-in-Beens.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Alphabet-Letters-in-Beens-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Alphabet-Letters-in-Beens-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d8b46953b009c678dbdc2b53e4db6154 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-mb-3rem-padding aofl-advice-subheading\" id=\"act\"><strong>2. Act Out Stories<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Imaginative play helps encourage creativity, and you can make it even more meaningful by having kids act out stories you\u2019ve read together. This kind of story retelling helps develop skills like <a href=\"http:\/\/abcmouse.com\/learn\/advice\/teaching-children-sequence-of-events-in-storytelling\/24998\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">sequence of events<\/a>, remembering character traits, and other key <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/advice\/reading-comprehension-strategies\/29464\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">reading comprehension<\/a> concepts. You can act out stories with them or encourage them to use stuffed animals, puppets, or other toys as characters instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d8b46953b009c678dbdc2b53e4db6154 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Children-Acting-a-Story.jpg\" alt=\"Two young children acting out a fairy tale. \" class=\"wp-image-29618\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Children-Acting-a-Story.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Children-Acting-a-Story-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Children-Acting-a-Story-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-mb-3rem-padding aofl-advice-subheading\" id=\"craft\"><strong>3. Create Letter Crafts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Pull out your craft supplies and let your preschooler get creative with alphabet letters. You can create collages, letter animals, rainbow letters, glitter letters, and so much more. Get started with these ideas for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/letter-a-crafts\/14691\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">letter A crafts<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/letter-b-crafts-and-activities\/28882\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">letter B crafts<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/letter-c-crafts-and-activities\/30037\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">letter C crafts<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"657\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ABCmouse-reading-library-books-1-1200x657.png\" alt=\"Free fun letter A crafts from ABCmouse.com. \" class=\"wp-image-14772\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ABCmouse-reading-library-books-1-1200x657.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ABCmouse-reading-library-books-1-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ABCmouse-reading-library-books-1-768x420.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ABCmouse-reading-library-books-1.png 1279w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Letter-B-Crafts-FI.png\" alt=\"Free fun letter B crafts from ABCmouse.com. \" class=\"wp-image-28988\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Letter-B-Crafts-FI.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Letter-B-Crafts-FI-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Letter-B-Crafts-FI-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/PNG-Letter-C-Crafts.png\" alt=\"Free fun letter C crafts from ABCmouse.com. \" class=\"wp-image-30327\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/PNG-Letter-C-Crafts.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/PNG-Letter-C-Crafts-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/PNG-Letter-C-Crafts-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d8b46953b009c678dbdc2b53e4db6154 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-mb-3rem-padding aofl-advice-subheading\" id=\"playdough\"><strong>4. Make Playdough Letters<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">What toddler doesn\u2019t love the squish of playdough? Molding, squeezing, and shaping the dough strengthens motor skills too. Step playtime up a notch by showing your child how to shape letters out of playdough. This fun, tactile approach can further help them commit these letter shapes to memory. When you\u2019re done, call out the letter names and let your little one smash them flat one by one!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aofl-advice-image-video\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Playdough-Letters.png\" alt=\"Colorful playdough letters. \" class=\"wp-image-25765\" style=\"border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Playdough-Letters.png 1600w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Playdough-Letters-300x131.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Playdough-Letters-1200x525.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Playdough-Letters-768x336.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Playdough-Letters-1536x672.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-mb-3rem-padding aofl-advice-subheading\" id=\"sing\"><strong>5. Sing and Dance to Alphabet Songs<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns aofl-advice-media-text is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Singing and dancing aren&#8217;t just fun\u2013they also helps kids remember information. Incorporate catchy alphabet songs into your toddler dance parties, and encourage everyone to sing along. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=SuDjqCjto9U&amp;t=12s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">ABCmouse YouTube channel<\/a> is full of fun alphabet songs you and your child will love.<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\ud83c\udfb5 ABCmouse Alphabet Songs A to Z | 58-Minute Preschool Music Compilation for TV | Learn the ABCs! \ud83c\udfb6\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SuDjqCjto9U?start=12&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"63\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-300x18.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-768x47.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-219175b31e035847333df3538c94ad49\" style=\"border-radius:50px;background-color:#2d56bf;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9115861b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c7afb0d0100e0d3c80505f4cdea3b9f7\"><strong>Math Learning Activities for 3-Year-Olds<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">By now, your child is probably beginning to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/number-and-counting-activities-for-preschoolers\/25723\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">learn to count<\/a>, starting with their fingers. At age 3, your child can begin developing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/number-sense-activities-for-pre-k-and-early-elementary\/21185\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">number sense skills<\/a> like cardinality and one-to-one correspondence. While targeted learning activities are good, kids can also learn early math skills with a hands-on approach, using activities like those described below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-background\" style=\"border-radius:60px;background-color:#e9f5ff;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c9c9e6ce wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;padding-right:0;padding-left:0;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Tip:<\/strong> For more great math activities for young children, check out our list of engaging <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/hands-on-math-activities-for-your-preschooler\/2334\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Hands-on Math Activities here.<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-mb-3rem-padding aofl-advice-subheading\" id=\"move\"><strong>6. Move and Count&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-53a1bbfc892e1494fc0732cd8040c2e8 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Going for a walk? Count your steps. Climbing stairs? Count them one by one. Getting snacks? Count out how many crackers or raisins you have. Use every opportunity to get in a little counting practice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-border-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-color:#dfe4ff;border-width:3px;border-radius:15px;background-color:#fffeed\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;background-color:#fffeed;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Try this:<\/strong> Set a timer for 60 seconds, then ask your child to see how many times they can do a specific movement (hop on one foot, touch their toes, etc.) before the timer goes off, counting as they go. Then, try again to see if they can break their record (and count even higher).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-mb-3rem-padding aofl-advice-subheading\" id=\"measure\"><strong>7. Learn About Measurement<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aofl-advice-image-video\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1279\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Tape-Measure-Math.png\" alt=\"Children using a measuring tape to measure brazil on a map. \" class=\"wp-image-9116\" style=\"border-radius:15px;width:766px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Tape-Measure-Math.png 1279w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Tape-Measure-Math-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Tape-Measure-Math-1200x657.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Tape-Measure-Math-768x420.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1279px) 100vw, 1279px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">This is the time to learn about comparison words like bigger and smaller, taller and shorter, more and less. You don\u2019t need to worry about inches or pounds just yet. Instead, try games like looking for leaves of five different sizes, then putting them in order from largest to smallest. Get more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/10-fun-and-interactive-measurement-activities-for-preschoolers\/2837\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">preschool measurement activities here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-mb-3rem-padding aofl-advice-subheading\" id=\"shape\"><strong>8. Play Shape Bingo<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns aofl-advice-media-text is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Point out and help your preschooler identify shapes in the world around them, such as triangles, squares, circles, and rectangles. Count the number of sides together, and talk about straight lines and curves. Then, get our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/printables-and-worksheets\/free-printable-shape-bingo\/16346\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">free printable Shape Bingo pages<\/a> and see who can get three in a row first or use our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/printables-and-worksheets\/shapes-coloring-pages-for-kids\/16693\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">shape coloring pages<\/a> for extra practice independently.<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/SEO-598-Shape-Bingo-Coloring-Pages.png\" alt=\"Free fun shape bingo cards from ABCmouse.com. \" class=\"wp-image-16662\" style=\"border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/SEO-598-Shape-Bingo-Coloring-Pages.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/SEO-598-Shape-Bingo-Coloring-Pages-300x129.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/SEO-598-Shape-Bingo-Coloring-Pages-768x330.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-mb-3rem-padding aofl-advice-subheading\" id=\"bead\"><strong>9. String Bead Patterns<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aofl-advice-image-video\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Bead-counting.png\" alt=\"A child stringing a pattern of beads on pipe cleaner. \" class=\"wp-image-26890\" style=\"border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Bead-counting.png 1600w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Bead-counting-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Bead-counting-1200x675.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Bead-counting-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Bead-counting-1536x864.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0648aa8a2174c6f3160028823caac1c3 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Stringing beads is a classic play-based learning activity and for good reason. It helps<strong> build fine motor skills, encourages creativity<\/strong>, and can even be very soothing! Be sure to choose beads that are large enough for young fingers to manipulate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-border-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-color:#dfe4ff;border-width:3px;border-radius:15px;background-color:#fffeed\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;background-color:#fffeed;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Try this:<\/strong> Create patterns for your child to copy, such as three red beads, two blue beads, and one yellow bead. Identifying and recreating patterns develops logical reasoning skills they\u2019ll use in more advanced math and beyond.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-mb-3rem-padding aofl-advice-subheading\" id=\"sort\"><strong>10. Sort Everything<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Part of identifying patterns is determining what certain items have in common. This means identifying characteristics like color, shape, size, texture, and more. When kids sort items by their properties, they learn to look more closely at details and practice comparing. Try sorting toy cars by color, building blocks by size, or silverware by shape. Find more fun <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/sorting-activities-for-preschoolers\/21432\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">sorting activities for preschoolers here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"63\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-300x18.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-768x47.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-e00bf77c485b87b2a35cb4f5cd7a09af\" style=\"border-radius:50px;background-color:#2d56bf;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9115861b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f2dee63cf5e316ced1752b23ec817f22\"><strong>Science Learning Activities for 3-Year-Olds<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c9b7f22174b8f63980c8541b27114dbc wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Young children enjoy exploring the world around them, pointing out new animals, <strong>asking why<\/strong> the sky is blue, and <strong>learning what happens<\/strong> when they push their cereal bowl off the table. These are all science activities in one way or another (even the cereal bowl!). Encourage that interest with learning activities like these.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-mb-3rem-padding aofl-advice-subheading\" id=\"weather\"><strong>11. Draw the Weather&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aofl-advice-image-video\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/drawing-the-weather.png\" alt=\"A picture of different types of weather drawn by a young child. \" class=\"wp-image-32028\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/drawing-the-weather.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/drawing-the-weather-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/drawing-the-weather-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Start a weather journal in a blank notebook. Each day, ask your child to draw a picture of the weather they see outside. Record the date and weather details like temperature and rain or snowfall amounts on that day\u2019s page. From time to time, you can look back through the book and talk about the changes in weather throughout the seasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-background\" style=\"border-radius:60px;background-color:#e9f5ff;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c9c9e6ce wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;padding-right:0;padding-left:0;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Tip: <\/strong>Here are more fun <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/preschool-weather-activities\/752\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">preschool weather activities<\/a> to try.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-mb-3rem-padding aofl-advice-subheading\" id=\"butterfly\"><strong>12. Flap Like a Butterfly, Buzz Like a Bee<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns aofl-advice-media-text is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Imitating animals comes naturally to kids, and it can also encourage them to learn more about various species.<strong> Invite your child to move<\/strong> and make the noises of all sorts of animals. \u2014you can explore this idea further with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=8RdV9dNH-hw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">ABCmouse original song <em>Fly with Me<\/em><\/a>. If they\u2019re unsure of the animal, spend a moment doing some research together to learn about it. This activity is good physical exercise and so much fun to watch! <br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Butterfly-and-Bee.png\" alt=\"A bee and a butterfly hovering over a bright pink flower. \" class=\"wp-image-32029\" style=\"border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Butterfly-and-Bee.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Butterfly-and-Bee-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Butterfly-and-Bee-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-mb-3rem-padding aofl-advice-subheading\" id=\"mix\"><strong>13. Mix Paints to Learn About Colors<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-164f7de385225a674ccab4b5cbba49f1 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Paint mixing is such a cool way to explore all the colors of the spectrum. Kids can mix with their hands on paper or in cups using wood craft sticks to stir. After they\u2019ve mixed up an array of beautiful colors, they can paint you a new masterpiece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Mixing-Paint.png\" alt=\"A child mixing paint in a painters pallet. \" class=\"wp-image-32030\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Mixing-Paint.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Mixing-Paint-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Mixing-Paint-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-mb-3rem-padding aofl-advice-subheading\" id=\"sink\"><strong>14. Find Out What Sinks or Floats<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-50bad1471d1272d349f71d0023f6b3a2 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Dropping items into a bin of water to see if they sink or float is actually an early <strong>exploration of density<\/strong>. Ask your child to predict what will happen before they drop an item in and see if they can identify any common characteristics about what sinks and what floats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-mb-3rem-padding aofl-advice-subheading\" id=\"plant\"><strong>15. Plant a Garden<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Whether you\u2019ve got a big veggie patch in the backyard or a row of herbs growing on the windowsill, gardening teaches toddlers about plant life cycles and healthy eating. Try the classic activity of planting a bean in a transparent cup to watch the roots grow below the surface. You can also check out this cute <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/learn-how-to-make-silly-seed-animals\/2012\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">silly seeds activity<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1185\" height=\"611\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Screenshot-2023-09-05-095800.png\" alt=\"Silly seed animals made from growing grass seed in cups.\" class=\"wp-image-3871\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Screenshot-2023-09-05-095800.png 1185w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Screenshot-2023-09-05-095800-300x155.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Screenshot-2023-09-05-095800-768x396.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1185px) 100vw, 1185px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"63\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-300x18.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BlueDot-Separator-4-768x47.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-19901c8f3e5ed2de6f33ae2caa087b5b\" style=\"border-radius:50px;background-color:#2d56bf;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9115861b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1020fbc426e991a287edc41fdfc8744b\"><strong>More Learning Activities for 3-Year-Olds<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-mb-3rem-padding aofl-advice-subheading\" id=\"kitchen\"><strong>16. Help Out in the Kitchen<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9bbb551291f3d20e0a54202e53b82ade wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Invite your child into the kitchen and make them a part of the cooking (and cleaning) experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-border-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-color:#dfe4ff;border-width:3px;border-radius:15px;background-color:#fffeed\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;background-color:#fffeed;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Try this:<\/strong> Let children help measure ingredients, learn the names of various kitchen tools, or sniff the various spices.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-dedb86d9a4b28ba2c4f5c40aac34a62a wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">When it\u2019s time to eat, show your child how to put together a healthy meal, allowing them to help with the prep when possible. Afterwards, they can help wash (non-breakable) dishes in a little tub of soapy water or sort the silverware when you empty the dishwasher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"928\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/subtraction-activities10.jpg\" alt=\"A mother and daughter exploring textures in a kitchen. \" class=\"wp-image-29196\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/subtraction-activities10.jpg 928w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/subtraction-activities10-300x145.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/subtraction-activities10-768x371.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 928px) 100vw, 928px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-mb-3rem-padding aofl-advice-subheading\" id=\"scavenger\"><strong>17. Go On a Sensory Scavenger Hunt<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-08d6952556a3686e257156830c4395ac wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Expand the senses by making a list of characteristics and asking your toddler to find items that fit each one. For instance, your list might include <strong>soft, hard, tall, small, pink, fuzzy, and smooth<\/strong>. Your child might point out a pillow, a book, a big tree, a ladybug, a flower, a stuffed animal, and the bathtub wall. Use descriptive language to build their sensory vocabulary whenever you can.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-mb-3rem-padding aofl-advice-subheading\" id=\"musical\"><strong>18. Try Out Musical Instruments<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9e7495102e1971baefd2939f33764093 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">A love of music starts early in many kids. Whether they tap away on piano keys, bang on a homemade drum, blow through a harmonica, or strum a little ukulele, they\u2019re exploring sounds and various ways to make them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-background\" style=\"border-radius:60px;background-color:#e9f5ff;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c9c9e6ce wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;padding-right:0;padding-left:0;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Resist the urge to show children exactly the right way to play instruments at first and let them experiment. When they begin to show more interest, start demonstrations and lessons.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"948\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/montessori1.jpg\" alt=\"A young boy playing drums on pots and pans on the living room floor. \" class=\"wp-image-31836\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/montessori1.jpg 948w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/montessori1-300x142.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/montessori1-768x363.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 948px) 100vw, 948px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-mb-3rem-padding aofl-advice-subheading\" id=\"face\"><strong>19. Make a Face<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-63596b94dd8e8bc4b4ba71a906ca7ec8 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Managing emotions is a<strong> vital social emotional skill<\/strong> and it all starts with learning to recognize them. Spend time making silly faces with your child, showing what it looks like when a person is happy, sad, amused, worried, angry, or confused. This can be especially helpful for kids who have neurological differences, since this skill doesn\u2019t always come naturally to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"275\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Faces.png\" alt=\"A young boy making lots of different silly faces. \" class=\"wp-image-32072\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Faces.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Faces-300x69.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Faces-768x176.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-mb-3rem-padding aofl-advice-subheading\" id=\"online\"><strong>20. Play Online Games<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-padding has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">A little screen time, even at this age, can be a valuable way for children to learn. The online games at ABCmouse are specifically designed to allow kids to learn independently through play and work on developing early math and reading skills, as well as other important concepts. Take a look at our collection of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/games\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">online learning games<\/a> and choose a few to introduce to your 3-year-old.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/abc\/create-account\/?src_tag=wp:cta:0011\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"924\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Over-1-Milion-Reviews-CTA-Desktop.png\" alt=\"ABCmouse banner: left cartoon mouse, blue background, 'Over 1,000,000 Reviews (Average)' with red 'Try FREE for 30 Days!' button\" class=\"wp-image-97431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Over-1-Milion-Reviews-CTA-Desktop.png 924w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Over-1-Milion-Reviews-CTA-Desktop-300x182.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Over-1-Milion-Reviews-CTA-Desktop-768x465.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 924px) 100vw, 924px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover aofl-printable-bottom-banner\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"928\" height=\"448\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-9587\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Placeholder-Image-2.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Placeholder-Image-2.png 928w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Placeholder-Image-2-300x145.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Placeholder-Image-2-768x371.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 928px) 100vw, 928px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color\"><strong>Looking for More Fun Activities?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1036ba7b wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button printable-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/category-activities\"><strong>See All ABCmouse Activities<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" 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