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75 Awesome Preschool Activities

When planning learning activities for preschoolers, it isn’t one size fits all! Preschool teachers and parents like yourself need to have preschool activities for lesson plans that are easy for young students to understand, many who are not yet reading, and are FUN! Here are some simple and playful preschool activities your preschoolers will love!

How To Make Preschool Fun

Your time is limited, so your preschool activities for the school year and beyond must be easy to set up and provide valuable learning experiences for the youngest students.

Create a lifelong love of learning with these simple preschool learning activities! We have made it easy for you and divided the activities into STEM, including science and math, art, and literacy. Plus, you’ll find plenty of sensory-rich experiences.

Making preschool fun for kids involves engaging their curiosity, creativity, and natural desire to learn through play and exploration. Here are some easy tips to make preschool a delightful and enjoyable experience for young children:

1. Create a Colorful Environment

Use bright and cheerful colors in the classroom. Decorate walls with educational posters, art, and children’s work to create an inviting atmosphere. Colorful preschool art is fun to display!

2. Hands-On Activities

Incorporate hands-on activities like painting, crafting, building with blocks, playing with playdough, simple science activities or engineering projects, and sensory bins. These activities stimulate creativity and fine motor skills.

4. Thematic Learning

Plan lessons around fun themes like animals, seasons, outer space, or community helpers. This approach keeps children engaged and excited about learning.

5. Read Books

Regularly read aloud to kids. Use expressive voices and props to bring stories to life. Add books to different thematic units. Check out these preschool book activities.

6. Outdoor Play

Outdoor playtime is essential. Set up a safe and stimulating outdoor play area where children can run, jump, and explore nature. This helps develop gross motor skills and a connection to the environment. See our fun exercises for preschoolers.

What Is Playful Learning?

We have found many fun ways for kids to play and learn together! Playful learning is about creating joy, wonder, and curiosity. Developing this sense of joy and wonder starts at a young age, and adults are a big part of that.

Set up invitations to discover and explore!

• This fosters a huge sense of success in young learners when they make a new discovery. Undoubtedly, they will want to show it to you repeatedly.
• Many early foundations in literacy, science, and mathematics can be achieved through play instead of worksheets.
• Learning activities improve social skills and aid language development.

Set up preschool Science Centers for different themes and let the kids explore a new theme every 1-2 weeks! We have printable packs to help you get started.

Kids love to share what they are doing with you. If you listen and ask questions, they will too! If you encourage them to think about an idea, you will be amazed at what they can develop.

Questions you can ask…

• What do you think will happen if…
• What is happening…
• What do you see, hear, smell, feel…
• What else can we test or explore?

75 Hands-on Preschool Activities

Never run out of ideas for fun preschool activities at home or in the classroom. What do preschoolers learn? They learn about the world around them!

Sensory Bins

Sensory bins are a popular choice for sensory play in preschool! You can easily pair them with different themes or books to create a sensory-rich learning experience. Try one of these sensory bin ideas or create your own!

You can learn how to assemble a sensory bin, the best sensory bin fillers, including non-food fillers, and how to clean up the mess with our How to Sensory Bin Guide.

• Pumpkin Sensory Bin
• Apple Sensory Bin
• Tropical Summer Sensory Bin
• Dinosaur Sensory Bin
• Butterfly Sensory Bin
• Ocean Sensory Bin
• Dr Seuss Sensory Bin
• Spring Sensory Bin
• Garden Sensory Bin
• Rainbow Sensory Bin
• Space Sensory Bin
• Winter Sensory Bin

Sensory Activities

Besides sensory bins, kids can also explore a variety of tactile play materials and sensory play recipes that are on the messier side!

• Rainbow Spaghetti
• Kinetic Sand
• Cloud Dough

Playdough Activities

Engage your preschoolers in learning with our free printable playdough mats you can download! From weather, rainbows, flowers, bugs, and more, playdough mats are an excellent activity for improving fine motor skills, language development, as well as awesome sensory play for young kids.

Make up a batch of our favorite no cook playdough , or try one of these fun playdough recipes ! Kool-aid playdough, Jello playdough, fairy dough, super soft dough and more. Then pair it with one of these playdough mats below!

• Bug Playdough Mat
• Shape Playdough Mat
• Rainbow Playdough Mat
• Recycling Playdough Mat
• In the Garden Playdough Mats
• Weather Playdough Mats
• Flower Playdough Mat

Science Activities

We love playful hands-on science activities around here. Preschool science offers room for play and exploration without adult-led directions. Kids will naturally start to pick up the simple science concepts presented just by having fun conversations with you!

Below is a list of fantastic preschool activities and themes introducing chemistry, physics, earth science, and biology!

• Explore Shadows and Light
• Friction and Forces
• Bridge Building and Community Helpers
• Nature Exploration
• All About Me Collage
• 5 Senses Sensory Station
• 5 Senses What’s Inside Game
• 5 Senses Taste Test
• Baking Soda Science
• Seeds and Plants
• Weather Fun
• Sink or Float
• Dinosaur Fossils
• Is It Magnetic?
• Four Seasons Activities

Math Activities

Preschool math focuses on introducing young children to fundamental mathematical concepts in a playful and hands-on manner. The goal is to build a strong foundation for later mathematical learning by making math engaging, relatable, and fun.

Early math skills start with lots of playful opportunities that don’t have to be extensively planned ahead of time. Check out these simple preschool activity ideas using everyday items.

Read more about Preschool Math Concepts and Activities here. Our Preschool “I Can Explore Math” pack is done for you!

• Counting 1-10
• Snap cubes number recognition
• Transportation number mats and game
• Number pattern blocks
• Art with shapes
• Gingerbread I Spy Number Mats

Printable Math Games

Our printable board game pack is a fantastic opportunity to give it a try! Add a single die to the game. When kids roll and count spaces, they are having fun working on counting and one-to-one correspondence (as well as turn-taking).

Try a free Roll a Reptile game to get started (add your own die for math play).

Art Projects

Preschoolers need the freedom to explore and experiment. Art allows children to practice a wide range of skills that are useful not only for life but also for learning.

• Blow Painting with Straws
• Bubble Painting
• Cinnamon Salt Dough
• Corn Painting
• Finger Painting
• Fly Swatter Painting
• Edible Paint
• Handprint Flowers
• Ice Cube Art
• Magnet Painting
• Painting with Marbles
• Rainbow In A Bag
• Salt Painting
• Splatter Painting

Looking for more fun and easy preschool art ideas? Check out our process art activities , famous artists for kids as well as these easy homemade paint recipes .

Printable Preschool STEM Pack

Get ready to explore this year with our growing Preschool STEM Bundle !

What’s Included:

There are 12 fun preschool themes to get you started. This is an ” I can explore” series! This is also a growing bundle. Buy it now and receive all future updates!

Includes: Math, science, shapes, 5 senses, all about me, fall, apples, pumpkins, farm, winter, and more!

Each unit contains approximately 15 activities, with instructions and templates  as needed. Hands-on activities are provided to keep it fun and exciting. This includes sensory bins, experiments, games, and more! Easy supplies keep it low cost, and book suggestions add to the learning time. 

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Reading & Math for K-5

• Kindergarten
• Learning numbers
• Comparing numbers
• Place Value
• Roman numerals
• Subtraction
• Multiplication
• Order of operations
• Drills & practice
• Measurement
• Factoring & prime factors
• Proportions
• Shape & geometry
• Data & graphing
• Word problems
• Children's stories
• Leveled Stories
• Context clues
• Cause & effect
• Compare & contrast
• Fact vs. fiction
• Fact vs. opinion
• Main idea & details
• Story elements
• Conclusions & inferences

Sounds & phonics

Words & vocabulary, reading comprehension, early writing.

• Numbers & counting

Simple math

• Social skills

Other activities

• Dolch sight words
• Fry sight words
• Multiple meaning words
• Prefixes & suffixes
• Vocabulary cards
• Other parts of speech
• Punctuation
• Capitalization
• Narrative writing
• Opinion writing
• Informative writing
• Cursive alphabet
• Cursive letters
• Cursive letter joins
• Cursive words
• Cursive sentences
• Cursive passages
• Grammar & Writing

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Preschool & Kindergarten Worksheets

Free early learning worksheets.

Use these worksheets to learn about  letters, sounds, words, numbers, colors, shapes and other early learning topics related to reading, writing and counting.

Identifying letters and writing the alphabet.

Using letters to make sounds and words.

Recognizing sight words and building vocabulary.

Short stories with comprehension exercises.

Sentences, capital letters, punctuation & writing prompts.

Identifying and drawing the basic shapes.

Recognizing basic colors.

Numbers and counting

Recognizing numbers, comparing numbers and counting.

Learning simple math concepts including addition and subtraction.

Plants, animals, weather, energy, the environment and more.

Social & emotional learning

Improving self-awareness, social skills and self-control.

Basic concepts such as "before/after", "above/below", etc.

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Preschool Worksheets PDF FREE Printable

Here is a list of free preschool worksheets pdf you can download and print from Planes & Balloons. You’ll find activities and worksheets that strengthen fine motor skills, early literacy and math skills, thinking and reasoning skills, focus and attention, and so much more.

Coloring pages

Language arts

Preschool math

Cut and paste

Same or different

free preschool worksheets age 3-4 pdf

Pre-K to Kindergarten Review

Grab this book full of engaging activities to prepare your little one for kindergarten!

Or use them in your nursery or preschool lesson plans throughout the year.

Preschool Number worksheets

You can easily turn a bunch of these worksheets into a cute preschool workbook for teaching numbers!

Tracing the numbers 1-20

Number flashcards 1-20

Halloween counting 1-20

Spring color by number

Christmas count and match

Preschool alphabet worksheets.

Check out these fun and educational alphabet activities for your preschoolers!

Spot and dot uppercase alphabet

Alphabet tracing worksheets printable

Tracing lowercase letters

Hot chocolate letter matching

Alphabet coloring book

Preschool shapes worksheets.

Free printable preschool learning materials free download pdf for your 3-4 year olds and 4-5 year old preschoolers!

Do a dot shapes worksheets

Frog shapes cut and paste

My shape book free printablE

Free Printable Shapes Worksheets

Tracing shapes worksheets

Nursery worksheets pdf.

Let your preschoolers practice visual discrimination with these fun same and different worksheets in your home or daycare!

Spring same and different

Same and different worksheets for preschool

Visual discrimination practice

Ocean same and different

CActus same and different

Preschool tracing worksheets pdf.

Tracing is a great preschool pre-writing activity , especially when you need one quickly and without much prep work. There are many tracing activities for preschoolers here, including tracing shapes, horizontal and vertical lines, and tracing pictures.

Tracing lines spring worksheets

Tracing fall pictures for preschool

Valentine’s Day number tracing

Alphabet tracing worksheets.

Transportation tracing pages

Preschool cut and paste worksheets.

Preschool cut and paste worksheets to practice scissor skills and fine motor skills.

Cut and paste Apple Worksheets

Cut and paste Easter eggs

Cut and paste For preschool

Cut and paste hearts

HALLOWEEN CUT AND PASTE

Preschool mazes printable.

These printable mazes will be a fun addition to your preschool playgroup activities.

Christmas mazes

Back to school mazes

Easter mazes

Mazes for preschoolers

Number mazes

Coloring is popular with little ones, especially if the coloring pages are in sync with their favorite topics such as bugs, cars, fall, Christmas, and more.

Preschool worksheet packet PDF

If you need a little bit of everything all in one printable, then these preschool packets pdf will help you out.

• Farm animals worksheets for preschoolers
• 4th of July worksheets for preschool
• Free printable days of the week bundle
• Halloween monster worksheets for preschoolers
• Circle time calendar template
• Berry picking learning pack
• Silly socks preschool learning pack
• Free printable Christmas worksheets for preschoolers
• Summer worksheets for pre-k and kindergarten
• Fall preschool worksheets packet
• Dental health preschool worksheets packet
• Preschool space activities learning binder
• Spring preschool worksheets printable pack
• Valentine’s Day preschool worksheets bundle
• Thanksgiving worksheets for preschoolers

Assigning Kindergarten Homework That Works for ALL Kids

• August 23, 2015

My first year teaching Kindergarten also happened to be the first year that I had ever assigned homework to students. You see, before I began teaching Kindergarten, I taught Pre-K. In Pre-K, we did not give homework.

When I moved up to Kindergarten, I had big dreams about the homework I would assign. I’d give out exciting and engaging assignments (never worksheets). I’d provide families with fun learning games that would bring them together. I’d send home different homework for different students, differentiating assignments based upon their needs. I was going to make homework an enjoyable and productive part of my students’ home lives!

And then…reality hit. My first year teaching Kindergarten, I had an extremely challenging class. After an 8 hour school day with my kiddos (yes, you read that right – those 5 and 6 year olds were at school for 8 hours a day), I was exhausted. I could barely manage to get materials ready for the next day, much less find or create engaging homework activities.

And differentiation? Yeah, right. That year I had students who couldn’t read a Level A book, and other students who were reading beginning chapter books. I would have been up all night trying to get together 25 different homework assignments!

Needless to say, my grand homework plans didn’t exactly happen.

As the years went on, I slowly assembled a collection of activities to send home. I found and made games, activities, and worksheets to give my students meaningful practice opportunities.

But it still took a good bit of time each week to assemble my weekly homework packet. I only believe in assigning about 10 minutes of homework a night, so you’d think it’d be quick to pull together, but it wasn’t!

I was eventually able to differentiate homework some of the time, but not as often as I wanted to. I  really wanted a set of engaging materials – with a lot of different options – that would make it easy for me to assign and differentiate homework for my kiddos.

And then, about 9 months ago, I decided that it was finally time to make the set of materials I’d been dreaming of!

My goal was to create literacy homework for Kindergarten that met the following criteria:

• Easy to differentiate (leveled, so that a teacher could use a student’s guiding reading level to pinpoint phonics and other reading activities appropriate for that student)
• Clear for parents to understand (with written instructions, visual aids, and videos)
• Accessible for both English- and Spanish- speaking families
• Suitable for students who have family help and for students who do not have family assistance

I had these goals in mind because I’ve seen kids fail to complete their homework for many different reasons. The homework may have been too hard or too easy, parents may not have understood the directions, students may not have had family help at home, etc.

And I knew I wasn’t alone in my homework struggles – I’ve never met a single teacher who found it easy to get all of their students to do their homework (even though Kinders are usually super enthusiastic learners!). Homework can be helpful and fun for our little learners, but there are so many challenges to assigning quality homework and then getting it back.

While creating my literacy homework series , I came up with some ways to overcome homework-related obstacles. In this post, I’ll share with you the solutions I’ve found to various challenges. Be sure to download all of the freebies, too!

Challenge: My kids don’t have the supplies they need at home to complete their homework.

Solution: Survey families about their needs several times throughout the year, and provide a take-home bag of school supplies.

The more information we have about students’ home situations, the better! Click on the image below to download a free parent survey (in English and Spanish). This survey will give you information about what supplies families have at home. If you’re worried about not getting the survey back, why not have parents fill it out during Back to School night or another school event that most parents attend?

Once you know what supplies students do and do not have, you can do several things. First, you can prepare take-home bags of supplies that students leave in their backpacks.  Local churches and libraries will often hold school supply drives – if you are in need of duplicate supplies to send home, just ask around!

Another option is to be selective about the homework assignments that you give, sticking to assignments that don’t require many supplies. This doesn’t mean that your assignments have to be boring, however! There are lots of interactive activities that kids can do with a paper and pencil.

For example, check out this “Super Tic-Tac-Toe” game (download it below). A parent and child take turns “claiming” a space by saying the name of the alphabet letter inside it, and then tracing the missing upper or lowercase letter. Play continues until one person has claimed five spaces in a row. Two different colored pens or pencils are needed- no cutting, pasting, or coloring required!

A third option is to give different homework assignments to different kids, depending upon what supplies they have at home. This takes a little time, but my Kindergarten Homework series makes it easy.

For example, to have students practice determining whether pairs of words rhyme, you could send home a) Rhyming Memory or b) a “Rhyming Or Not?” worksheet. Both activities address the same skill, but the memory game requires cutting while the worksheet does not. Download the activities below.

Challenge: The kids in my class have very different needs, but it takes way too long to differentiate homework.

Solution: Keep a file folder for each child with activities appropriate to the student’s skill level. Quickly pull an assignment from the folder when you want to differentiate.

The photo below shows the “Homework Folder” concept in action:

On the outside of the folder is a list of the activities that are at the student’s level. All of the literacy activities on this particular list are designed for students whose instructional reading level is a Guided Reading Level A.

Inside the folder are copies of all of the activities on the list. To differentiate homework, just grab an assignment for each child from his/her folder. So quick and easy – and you don’t have to do it for every single assignment.

Challenge: I can’t seem to get out of the “worksheet rut” when assigning homework!

Solution: Create a weekly “formula” for your assignments.  For example, in Kindergarten, you might assign 1 leveled book, 2 family games, and 3 worksheets per week. If you stick to that routine, then you’ll be less likely to rely only on worksheets for your homework assignments.

And if you use my Kindergarten literacy homework series , then you’ll have leveled books, family games, and worksheets at your fingertips. There’s no need to waste time searching online or in reproducible workbooks each week!

Challenge: My students’ parents are often confused by homework assignments. Some of them don’t read English, so they don’t understand the directions.

Solution: Send home assignments that have simple, predictable directions. Spend some time in class teaching students how to complete homework, so that they can teach their parents. Provide visual directions or directions in parents’ native languages whenever possible.

Below is an example of a homework assignment that has simple and predictable directions. These sight word sheets have students reading the word, tracing it, writing it, and reading it again in a sentence.

Each time, the instructions are the same – only the sight words and sentences vary between worksheets. Even if parents can’t read in English, students will be able to complete these assignments if you show them how to do it in class.

Another solution is to provide visual aids in your directions, as well as instructions in both English and Spanish. All of this definitely takes a lot of time to put together, but if you use my Kindergarten homework series , the work is done for you!

In my pack, each book and assignment (with the exception of simple worksheets), comes with 5 different options for parent direction sheets. You can choose written instructions with or without visual aids, as well as directions in English or Spanish.

All parent sheets also come with links to videos that parents can choose to watch. The videos explain the activities and give helpful hints, but families can also just read the written directions if they prefer.

Click here  to download a sample book and the accompanying parent directions sheets.

Challenge: I want to give my students family games and interactive activities. But not all parents are able to help out with homework.

Solution: Try your best to involve all families, but if you know that a child has to complete homework on her own, send activities that she can do independently.

When creating my leveled literacy homework series, I designed two types of activities for each skill: family games or activities that require parent support, and worksheets that students can complete independently.

The rhyming words activities (scroll up) are an example of this. The Rhyming Word Memory game is played with family members, while the worksheet can be completed independently (if students are given the directions at school).

It can be tempting to just send home worksheets with all students if  some parents can’t help out with homework. But many parents really appreciate interactive materials like family games. If you have a variety of activities available, you can select homework assignments based upon students’ individual home situations.

I hope that this post has given you some fresh ideas for preparing homework for your students! Finding materials can be time consuming, but I’ve seen my Kindergarteners benefit greatly from just 10-15 minutes of homework each night. And parents love the opportunity to be involved in their children’s learning!

To read more about my leveled literacy homework bundle, click here . You can also click on any of the images below to learn more about the homework activities for Guided Reading Level A, B, C, D, or E.

Happy teaching!

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Can the sight word worksheets be purchased separately from the entire homework series? If not where exactly can they be found? I have a current homework plan and these would fit in nicely with that. Thank you!

Hi Joanne! I don’t have them separately at this time – but if you email me at [email protected] , we can work something else out. 🙂

Hi Alison, I am a kindergarten teacher and use my textbook tear out sheets and am frequently frustrated that even if we do the work in class and the homework is a review it is done wrong or not done at all. Have you considered online homework as a supplement to your present pencil paper method?

Hey Julie! Totally understand that. I think that a little bit of online homework or practice could work well as long as families have easy access to the tech tools. This post explains what I sometimes use for at-home practice: https://learningattheprimarypond.com/blog/how-to-differentiate-word-work-activities/

can I use the phrase “do at home” in order to inform my students’s parents of what the assignment is? Is it correct to use this phrase?

Hi! I think that phrase works for home assignments. I always find it best to be concise and direct with parents about what you need and want from them. Make sure you use the same language throughout the year and I think that will eliminate any unnecessary confusion about what you want and/or expect. 😊

i love this

So glad you liked it, Samy! 🙂

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10 fun maths activities and games for the EYFS

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Maths in the early years is a crucial stepping stone for developing children, which is why it’s so important that the little ones can explore and experience it in an enjoyable way. We’ve carefully chosen some fun maths games and resources to promote early learning of numbers through play.

Want to see how it’s done? Click here to watch the video of our five favourite activities ⏯

1. Combine mathematical skills with fine-motor skills.

Number Hunt in Jelly by Hazeldene Family Centre

This fun maths activity:

First, spread out some plastic numbers in jelly layers. When it’s all set, give out some tongs to children and show them how to pick up the numbers from the wiggly substance ( and practice their fine motor skills along the way! ). This sensory play is a great way of sneaking in number recognition into some sensory play.

What you need:

• Plastic Numbers

2. How do you make maths activities fun? Add Lego!

DIY Lego Pattern Cards by A Crafty Living

This fun maths game:

Lego. Useful in so many different ways , including making mathematics exciting. Prepare some cards with colourful blocks on them and let children discover colour patterns and reproduce them with LEGO bricks. Consider leaving the colouring part to your little learners so they can form their own patterns and include some EAD in the mix too. It's a win-win!

• Paper Cards
• Coloured Pencils
• LEGO Blocks

3. Challenge the children's maths skills to solve a missing number mystery

Missing Number Math Activity by Planning Playtime

This Early Years maths game:

Write number sequences on craft sticks and remember to leave some blanks in between. Next, you write the missing numbers on some clothes pins and give them out to the players. Now the children use their fine-motor skills and clip the pins on sticks and complete the sequence. The best thing about this fun and inexpensive maths game is that you only create the props once and they’re ready to be used as many times as you like.

• Craft Sticks (colour or plain)
• Clothes Pins

4. A simple game of swat the number.

Smack the Number Counting Game by Fun Learning for Kids

Prepare some sticky notes with various numbers and place them in front of the children armed with fly swatters. Roll the dice to get your target number. The goal of this simple yet fun game is for the little ones to identify the number on the dice and match it with the ones written on sticky notes by smacking the correct answer with a fly swatter!

• One or two dice
• Fly swatter
• Sticky notes

5. Playing with pom-poms to promote problem-solving skills

Straw and Pom Poms Counting Game by Nurture Store

Label small containers with some numbers that you’d like your learners to practice and prepare some straws and pom poms. For this fun maths activity, the kids simply put the straw on a pom-pom and suck in, to try and pick it up. Then they drop it over the containers until they’ve got the right number in each one.

• Shallow containers
• Labelled stickers (or any paper, glue and marker)

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6. A fun maths game to drive you dotty!

Number Dots and Easy Touch And Count Activity by Busy Toddler

Tape some paper to the wall and write several numbers, each decorated with dots, to match the quantity the number represents e.g. 4 dots on the number 4. Now, the players can touch each dot with a marker and see the number and the quantity altogether! You can also put the paper on the floor but holding a marker up and out makes this not only a fun game for early years maths but also a good way to strengthen those little arm muscles.

7. A magnetic, mathematical, magical fishing game

Magnetic fishing number game by Messy Little Monster

This Early Years maths activity:

First, you or the children need to cut your paper into fish shapes and add a paperclip. Next, write the numbers on the fish using a pen. For the fishing rod, tie some string (with a magnet on the end) to your stick! Now the whole class can 'fish' for numbers!

• Card/ Paper (or old pieces of artwork) to cut into fish shapes
• Paper clips
• Magnets, preferably some too large to be swallowed.
• Stick or long piece of wood

N.B. Always supervise children very carefully with magnets.

8. Fun maths activities are eggs-actly what we're looking for!

Egg Cracking Counting Activity by Modern Preschool

Looking to 'hatch' a plan for some fun maths games? Create ‘eggs’ by cutting out oval shapes from cardboard and writing different numbers on them. Students identify the numbers and 'crack the eggs' by punching the corresponding number of holes in them - you could always make one first, as an example. This exercise can also help develop muscles in those minute hands.

9. More fun in maths? Make it musical!

Top 10 Counting Songs by Super Simple Songs – Kids Songs

According to the BBC “When children are singing they are taking in information and training the brain but they don’t think they are, they think they are just having fun. Singing is an aerobic activity that boosts oxygenation in the bloodstream, increasing mental alertness”. We agree! Check out these 10 lovely songs to give it a go.

• A way to play music
• Your voice!

10. Matching with maths - a classic game with a mathematical twist.

Valentine Math Activity – Broken Heart Numbers by Fun a Day

Sometimes the most fun games are the classics. A simple matching game for one player, two players, or the whole classroom! Simply cut out some hearts and cut each in half using different zigzags, squiggles and other connecting shapes. Then write a number on one side and draw a corresponding number of hearts on the other. Well done, you’ve just created puzzles! Challenge the children to see who can find the matching hearts card to their number cards.

• Paper or card

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Please note: here at Famly we love sharing creative activities for you to try with the children at your setting, but you know them best. Take the time to consider adaptions you might need to make so these activities are accessible and developmentally appropriate for the children you work with. Just as you ordinarily would, conduct risk assessments for your children and your setting before undertaking new activities, and ensure you and your staff are following your own health and safety guidelines.

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40+ Activities for Preschool at Home

by Jaimi Erickson | Aug 9, 2015 | activities | 8 comments

This back to school season is an exciting one for me. My husband and I have made the choice to homeschool our preschooler rather than send her to preschool 2 days a week. We did send our oldest to preschool for two mornings a week when he was 4 ½, but our situation is different now-where we live, how much preschool costs in our area, and the needs of our children. Each of us has to decide if paying for preschool is worth it for our child.

Now for the 40+ Preschool Activities!

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Great ideas!

Thanks, Leslie!

Thanks Jaimi for sharing this post. I home-school my children and this will help me cover all areas of learning! Please keep posting more fun learning activities.

You bet! I love sharing simple activities that teach. You are amazing with all you do. Thanks for stopping by. I look forward to sharing more!

My daughter is going into Kindergarten but I think some of these would still be great activities for her. Great list.

Thanks, Rachel! I hope you enjoy them with her. 🙂

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Visit the Nursery  twitter page  ( @hamiltonnursery ) where you may also find updates from class teachers or projects you could work on at home. You don't need to be signed up to twitter, you can just  click here  to have a look. 

Click here to download information on reading at home  with your child

Click here   to download a pack of activities you could work through with your child.

Click here   to download a pack of practical activities you could carry out at home.

Download another great activity book to print and complete at home: TTS Early Years Home Activity Booklet

The teachers are keen to see any work you have produced. Please scan or photograph it, or save it and send it in to  [email protected]   - not before Monday 23 March!

Nursery Home Learning Opportunities

While your children are at home, please try to have fun with some of these activities each day to help with their pre-school development. ( Download the list here )

Mathematical Development

Counting teddies up to 10

Building with Lego and blocks

Sharing out food, cutting and dividing pizza and cake

Matching socks, gloves and toys

Jigsaw puzzles

Matching the numbers on playing cards

Sing counting songs like, “5 little monkeys jumping on the bed”

Watch “Numberblocks” Cbeebies

Communication, Language and Literacy

Reading and telling stories with each other, can you make up some funny stories?

Please re-use all of the story sheets that we have already sent home

Play I spy.....

Play rhyming games: cat, mat, sat, bat

Practise name writing and all mark making

Watch “Alphablocks” Cbeebies

Personal and Social Education

Take turns when playing games with your child

Encourage sharing

Physical Development

Practice hopping, skipping, crawling, jumping and slithering.

Can you move like different animals?

Can you make up a dance?

Use wool, string and laces to practice threading buttons or beads

Cut with scissors, first snipping, then cut around different shapes

Use some playdough, or salt dough (a cup of flour, a cup of salt and add a little water)

Understanding of the World

Cook and prepare food together

Look at and talk about the weather

Plant some seeds and bulbs in the garden

Find, look at and talk about some minibeasts in the garden, the park or the woods

Expressive Art and Design

Mark making in old diaries, notepads, unused wallpaper

Using paint, pens, chalk, crayons and pencils

Have fun with slime

Mix cornflour with a little water and explore!

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Create a Homework Station in Your Home

Besides just being functional, a homework station that is fun and cute may make your children feel a little more enthused to sit down at get to their homework. We’ll try anything to help cut down on homework battles.

It doesn’t get much cuter than this shared work space. A colorful space like this one might inspire creative work once all those spelling sheets are completed.

If you have a lot of extra space in your home, you can have multiple work areas for older and younger kids, like this multi-purpose playroom.

A wall desk is a great space-saver when you’re adding a desk to a bedroom.

This faux built-in desk provides lots of extra storage.

This cool acrylic desk is so sleek you can barely see it, keeping the room functional without looking overcrowded.

This mama created her own little preschool inspired playroom—perfect for the kindergarten-and-younger crew that may need less structured schooling.

Even a little nook in a family room can become a school work desk.

Need a quieter spot? This family went full on Harry Potter and used the “cupboard under the stairs” as a cool hideout with a desk inside.

While many people opt for a kids-sized play table in the playroom, this playroom holds a full dining room table, where it’s easy to spread out books and computers or get messy with an art project. Your real dining room table will thank you as it has a much higher probability of staying clean this way.

Go old school with a vintage desk like this mama did in her homeschooled daughter’s room.

Need a spot to keep track of any paper or art projects? We love this DIY display on a kitchen wall.

Please feel free to add your own homework station ideas in the comments!

Winter Break Homework

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Ahh, winter vacation. Something that teachers and students often look forward to in order to enjoy a well deserved break! However, sometimes this means our students are getting perhaps a larger break from learning than we want them to! I love to incorporate all kinds of winter themed activities this time of year to keep the kids engaged! This fun, free, and editable winter break homework provides a great way for students to keep up some skills and good habits over break, all while still enjoying their time off!

*Pair with our Snow Centers & Activities for Pre-K/Kindergarten !

When my students are away from school for a holiday or extended break, I want them and their families to enjoy the break and not worry about “homework.”

However, I also know that several of them may not do any reading at all over the break (and we know how important reading is!) Unfortunately, this sometimes happens to the ones who need it most.

So I send home this fun little sheet to motivate families to work on some skill building over the two week break. It is simple and kids love to complete it for a little prize ( eraser , candy cane, bookmark ).

If you love this winter break homework challenge then be sure to grab the Spring Break version too !

Homework Directions

The directions couldn’t be any more simple! The students complete the various tasks on the mugs, and color them in as they do! Easy! Yet still educational and important!

Maybe you don’t teach Kindergarten, or maybe you prefer to have different directions at the top. Good news is that this document is now completely editable!

That’s right, you can type in your own directions as well as your own tasks on the mugs!

Note: I also allow all students the chance to complete the sheet with me for a prize, especially if I know of any situation where they maybe didn’t have parent support to complete it. I will count with them, help them with sight words, etc. and count it as extra practice when they return so that they can feel proud of accomplishing it too!

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19 Comments

When I try to print the mugs. All that shows up is the words, no mugs

I’d be happy to help you troubleshoot this issue.

You’ll want to make sure you are using an updated version of Adobe PDF Reader.

You also want to make sure you are opening the email from a home computer and not at school. District computers tend to not like our emails with links in them.

Please let me know if you have any questions?

Do you have a spring break version of this?

Hi Deonna, That is a wonderful idea! I will pass the message along to Alex and see if this is on our spring plans!

I’m also looking for the Spring Break Challenge! The Winter Break Challenge was great and very effective motivating my students! We start Spring Break soon!

Check your inbox for a message from me. : ) I just finished up the spring challenge for the Sunday Surprise today and will be putting it up on the blog later, but I sent a copy your way via email. So glad you will able to use it either this year or next!

The Spring and Winter Break Challenges are fantastic! Thank you so much for helping my students motivated to practice their new reading and writing skills!

Thank you so much for making this editable! I’m a bilingual teacher and now I can make a Spanish version for my students and their families!

This is wonderful, Barb! This makes our hearts so happy. Have fun with the Winter Break Homework Printables!

You always have such great ideas. Thanks for sharing so many with us.

I am happy to Jennifer, and thrilled you find them helpful! 🙂

Thanks so much. This is perfect as I have some parents who enjoy putting their kids to work and some who believe holidays are holidays. A happy medium 🙂

Thanks Rachael! I felt the same – the kids totally need a break, but this kind of gave an idea of some activities to try too if the parents wanted to give it a go! 🙂 Plus, since it’s editable, you can put good ol’ playful activities on there too, whatever you like!

Could you share the source of your font in the editable document please? Thanks!

Hi Chris! The credits for fonts and graphics are on the first page when you download the powerpoint. 🙂 The font that is used specifically in the parts that you can edit is called KB Alpha Basic and should embed when you edit. It (along with many others) is a font that can be found for purchase here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/FONTS-MEGA-PACK-Commercial-Use-License-All-KB3Teach-Fonts-160-Font-BUNDLE-1551950 Hope that helps!

Oh dear. How did I miss that? I even checked to see if the font source was provided in the document. Thank you for pointing it out and providing the direct link for me in your reply. 🙂 Guess I’m just having one of those moments (or days or weeks — lol).

No worries at all Chris! It’s December, that is reason enough! December is crazy for teachers! 🙂 Have a great week!

Hi Alex… I love this idea but am having trouble editing it. I have PP but there are no text boxes when I click on the mug. Am I doing something wrong? Diane

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The current COVID-19 situation has shuttered many preschools across the country. Parents are now faced with the task of either implementing a preschool homeschool curriculum or devising their own preschool lesson plans for their children who are suddenly at home a lot more. 

Preschools may not have given you a curriculum to follow at home, so you may be faced with creating one yourself. It might seem overwhelming to face the prospect of building your own homeschool preschool from the ground up, but have no fear, we’re here for you. T his article will give you some valuable tips on making your own preschool homeschool curriculum, as well as provide several educational preschool activities to help the time pass faster in a fun and educational way. 

There’s a lot to cover, so let’s get started!

Preschoolers are naturally curious, which means they love educational activities...especially if they're fun,  too!

Educational Preschool Activities

The key to developing an effective preschool homeschool curriculum is to start with the end in mind . Ask yourself these two questions: 

• What do you want your preschooler to learn? 
• How long do I have during the day to teach them? 

Now, use these goals to work out the incremental steps to get your preschooler where you want her to end up. Keep in mind we’re talking about a little one here, she isn’t going to have the perseverance to do too much, too fast. So you’ll need your preschool curriculum to move in baby steps . Literally!

That can be a really good thing for parents, especially if you’re working while your preschooler is...well, out of school. You’re figuring out how to teach your kiddo, too, so taking things slow is good for everyone. 

One way to take the pressure off of being a parent and a teacher is to try to focus on making these activities more than just educationa l. Preschool activities are a great opportunity to bond and nurture your relationship with your child, and this has the potential to be a happy memory. 

Keeping preschoolers on a schedule helps them anticipate what's coming up, which can help them feel less overwhelmed. 

Preschool Curriculum: Daily Schedules

One of the ways to simplify homeschool preschool is by setting a daily preschool curriculum schedule. It’s good to establish a routine, since it helps you schedule your day. It also gives your preschooler structure so they know what they’ll be doing next. And of course, if you’re working from home, it can help you figure out how to balance your homeschool preschool curriculum with your work responsibilities! 

While creating a preschool lesson plan or schedule can seem overwhelming, we’re here to help. Here are two preschool lesson plan templates that can help you stay calm, cool, and collected . 

Also, keep in mind that your preschooler might only be able to focus on an educational activity for about 15 minutes of a 30 minute block. That’s also okay. Work at your preschooler’s pace! Flexibility is key when it comes to homeschooling preschoolers. 

Preschool Schedule 1: A Gentler Schedule

Our first preschool homeschool curriculum is one designed for younger and less active children . This one will have plenty of rests between lessons, and will give you a chance to relax while still having fun. 

Preschool Schedule 2: A Busier Schedule

The second preschool homeschool curriculum will be more suited for older preschoolers and more active children . You may also switch to this schedule when the weather’s nice, or when your preschooler seems to have tons of extra energy to burn. 

Educational Preschool Activities Examples  

Now that you have a sample daily schedule, let's take a look at some awesome activities you can do with your preschooler. We’ve divided up the activities into categories, so feel free to jump around to topics that suit you and your little ones the best. 

Nature and Science Preschool Activities

You’ll likely find that science and nature lessons are the simplest preschool activities you’ll implement. You have the benefit that preschoolers are, by default, interested in the world around them and how things work. The key is to keep it simple, and let your preschooler make discoveries on their own.

Here are five bonafide nature and science activities to reveal the magic in your child’s surroundings. 

Preschool Science Activity 1: Bug Hunt

Kids love bugs! It’s rare to find a preschooler who has a fear of or is disgusted by our little six- and eight-legged friends. 

To encourage your kids’ curiosity, make or download a bingo card with eight or ten common insects and go out with your preschooler and try to find them all. Research facts about them beforehand, and teach your child by asking leading questions, like “Why do you think this bug is green?” and “Why do you think the ants all walk in a straight line together?”

There are a number of downloadable Bug Hunt Bingo Cards online , so you can print out one that matches the insects in your area. 

Preschool Science Activity 2: Leaf Catalog

This is another scavenger hunt-based idea that children really enjoy. Similar to the Bug Hunt above, make or download a bingo card of common leaves in your area, and then go around looking for them. 

For this one, you might have to venture out of your backyard into the neighborhood. This is a great opportunity to take a walk; it’s always good to get out of the house, especially if the weather is nice! (It can also help your preschooler burn off extra energy, which is never a bad thing.) 

Similar to the Bug Hunt, research some facts about the trees the leaves belong to beforehand and ask leading questions to get your little one interested in plants and how they work!

Preschool Science Activity 3: What’s Under the Grass?

Here’s one that will keep your child busy for a while, although this one can get a bit messy! Show them that if you dig in the ground, there are all kinds of bugs, seeds, and rocks underneath. 

Lead with questions about how the “treasures” you find may have gotten there, with the goal of showing them how all the critters and plants work together to create an environment! If digging under the grass doesn’t yield very exciting results, try lifting up a stone or mat in a damp area. You’ll probably find all sorts of critters under there. 

Preschool Science Activity 4: What Do You Hear?

This activity is good for when your little one is tired or distracted and you just want a quiet moment with them. Go outside and tell your child that the two of you are going to listen for a long time and find out how many things you can hear. A long time to sit quietly for your child is likely only going to be a minute or so, but after sitting quietly and listening for as long as you can, list with your child all the things you heard and then try to find out what they all were . Your preschooler might not know what she heard, so try to figure it out together. 

Preschool Science Activity 5: Let’s Grow Food!

Gardening your preschooler might seem like a difficult task, but it can be a great chance for them to learn about plants, nutrition, insects, and weather! While you can’t reasonably expect a preschooler to maintain an entire garden, you can assign your preschooler one or two plants that they are responsible for . Make sure they check on it every day and become invested in the plant's survival and growth. Choose a hardy plant that is difficult to kill, like mint, beans, lettuce or  squash. Then, when harvest time comes along, watch your child beam with pride as she eats the vegetable she grew herself! 

Believe it or not, preschool math activities can be really fun when you think outside the box. 

Math Activities for Preschoolers

Science activities tend to be an easy sell for preschoolers, but math is abstract and not as easy for little ones to grasp. 

If math isn’t your strong suit and you’re intimidated by the idea of coming up with a math preschool curriculum, h ere are some easy math activities that will keep your preschooler entertained for hours . 

Preschool Math Activity 1: Shape Hunt

This one is perfect for when you need to get out of the house for a while. Make a list of shapes, or download a shape scavenger hunt chart from online . Then walk around the neighborhood, trying to find at least one example of each shape . 

You’ll find that cylinders, circles and rectangles are everywhere, but squares are a little harder to find! This is also a great time to encourage your child’s curiosity. Have them look at plants, rocks, and even cars to try and find different shapes. 

Preschool Math Activity 2: Hundred Chart

There are any number of activities you can do with a large “Hundred Chart,” which is just rows of numbers, ten per line, that count up to 120 . There are several great ones online for you to download, or you can make your own. 

With a hundred chart, you can teach evens and odds, assign and track chores, teach how to count money—the sky’s the limit! 

Here’s one idea: before you eat your morning cereal, set out your hundreds chart and count the pieces up to a certain number by placing them on top of the chart itself. You can start by counting to five, then ten...and before you know it, you’ll be up to 100!

Preschool Math Activity 3: How Many Dogs in the Neighborhood?

Another great walking game, especially for little ones just beginning to learn to count, is to walk around the neighborhood and count how many dogs you see or hear . (Just make sure your preschooler doesn’t run up to any dog you don’t know. Safety first! 

Once your preschooler gets the hang of things, you can use this activity to start to teach addition and subtraction. For instance, maybe one day you count six dogs, but the next day you count five. That’s a great opportunity to explain that five dogs is one less than six! 

Preschool Math Activity 4: Footlong Worms

This is an easy way to teach measurements. Get some play-doh or modeling clay, and see who can make the longest worm by rolling the clay out on a table, floor, or other hard surface. 

Each of you can make 5-10 worms, and then you can measure to see who won. You can add another math lesson if you add all the lengths together and average them. You can also incorporate science by teaching your little one about giant earthworm species like the horrifying Giant Gippsland Earthworm !

Preschool Math Activity 5: Shopkeeper

This play pretend game is a great way to teach your preschoolers how to count, and slip in a lesson about money, too. 

Set prices on several household items and “go shopping” with your child . Try to keep the prices simple so kids can practice their numbers. For each product your child wants to buy, show them how to count out their money to pay for it! 

Toy cash registers and fake money kits are very inexpensive and easy to find, and you may already have one of these in your home. But if you don’t, you can borrow money from a Monopoly set or cut out your own dollar bills from construction paper. 

Reading With Your Preschooler

Reading is a great activity to help soothe and quiet your bored preschooler. She’ll probably never get sick of listening to you read to her, and reading out loud gives you the opportunity to help your preschoolers learn their letters and new words. 

Here are some reading-related activities that you can do with your preschooler to help them get a jumpstart on their reading skills. 

Preschool Reading Activity 1: What Happens Next?

This activity works very well with younger preschoolers, even ones who are just beginning to talk. As you’re reading through a book, find a climactic stopping point and ask your little one what she thinks will happen next. Once your preschooler answers, ask them why they think the story will go that way. It’s a great way to engage your child’s imagination while helping them learn how to articulate their thoughts. 

Once your child has explained their guess, keep reading to see if they’re right. (Spoiler alert: preschoolers usually come up with better ideas than the story itself, which is part of the fun.) This activity seems simple, but this helps your preschooler get a sense of logic and problem-solving, as well as keeping her interested in the act of reading.  

Preschool Reading Activity 2: What Do You See?

Another activity that works well for little ones is to take a picture book or magazine, point to an image, then ask your preschooler what they see in the picture.  

You’ll often be surprised by the tiny details that stand out to a preschooler, and this also helps your child learn to focus on information. Be sure to follow up with information about what something is, what it does, and where it comes from. 

Preschool Reading Activity 3: What Would You Do?

This is another activity that teaches your child about logic and consequences. Find a point a book or story where it makes sense to ask your child what she would do in the same circumstance.  

Once they tell you their choice, continue reading to find out if the character does the same thing or something different , then follow up with questions about what your child thinks would’ve happened if the character had done what she suggested. This is also a great way to talk about manners, being nice, and the difference between right and wrong. 

Preschool Reading Activity 4: What’s This Letter?

If your preschooler is in the early stages of literacy, she likely knows the names of some or most letters. 

Take a simple book, especially one that has only a few words per page, and ask her about the letters. See if she knows what sounds the letters make, and see if she can find the letter again on the page. This is probably a game that your preschooler can only play for a short period of time, but it can be an effective first start at reading.

Preschool Reading Activity 5: Word Hunt

This activity will likely be geared to older preschoolers who already have some literacy skills. Come up with a list of common words and ask your child to find those words in a book . A great selection of words to begin with would be the “sight words,” which are words that are common enough to account for a majority of the words your child will encounter.

( If you’re looking for even more sight word activities, be sure to check out our favorites in this article. )

Art activities with preschoolers are a great way to unlock your preschooler's imagination. (It may even unlock your imagination a little bit in the process.)

Art Activities for Preschoolers

Arts and crafts keep your child’s attention more than almost anything else. They’re not just a way of encouraging creativity, though— art can be an excellent entry into logic, problem-solving, and observation.

Here are some fun art activities that can inspire your preschooler’s imagination...and help them learn in the process!

Preschool Art Activity 1: Backyard Collage

Very young children may find painting, drawing and coloring frustrating, as they don’t yet have the motor skills to do as good a job as they’d like. That’s why collage is such a fun art activity to share with your child. 

For this exercise, have your child find ten exciting objects in the backyard. Feathers, leaves, stones, grass, weeds...anything is fair game. After your child gathers her ten objects, then help her find a way to glue them onto a piece of paper or cardboard to make a scene, landscape, monster, or whatever . 

Help your child guide their choices toward a finished product by asking leading questions. For example you could ask questions like, “Which one of these is going to be the monster’s hair? What’s this stick going to be, his nose? His arm?” The goal is to encourage your child to embrace their imagination through art. 

Preschool Art Activity 2: Pinecone People

This activity is like sock puppets, except with pinecones! Have your child create a person from a pinecone by gluing legs, arms, and faces onto it using things laying around the house. You can also cut shapes out of paper and old magazines, too. 

As your child makes the pinecone person, you’ll find your child will invest her pinecone with a personality and backstory. Encourage her to come up with funny stories about her pinecone person, and be sure to help her with any of the more difficult or frustrating gluing jobs.

Preschool Art Activity 3: Fairy House

Children have vivid imaginations, and art is a great way to tap into them. In this activity, you’ll help your child create a home for mythical, magical fairies. 

Have your child gather items to make a little house for the fairies in the yard. Look for pieces of bark that might be couches, stones that might make a sidewalk, scraps of boards that might make a bed. Then have your child check on it every day to see if the house has been inhabited. 

While it’s unlikely that your child will find a fairy in her house, she will likely find beetles, ants, and other critters. Try to get her invested with periodic updates and improvements to the house. Keep those fairies happy!

Preschool Art Activity 4: Shadow Friends

Shadow puppets are a great way to engage your preschooler’s art skills while teaching them lessons about how light works.

Engage your child’s imagination by helping build a variety of hats, cut-outs, and objects that create an assortment of silly creatures when viewed via their shadows . It’s especially fun to create a whole puppet show story using all the critters together! Maybe even hang a sheet in a doorway and put a lamp behind it so that you can put on a show for your preschooler. 

Preschool Art Activity 5: Worst Meal

This silly activity will have your child laughing for sure! Now that you’ve assembled a small assortment of shadow puppets, pinecone people, and fairies, ask your child to find objects that she thinks would make a disgusting meal for her homemade buddies. 

Dirt in bottle caps for pies, weed salads, tiny cups of rain water, insect husks for main courses, and so forth, will create a yucky banquet that your child will delight in serving to her hapless imaginary playmates! While this isn’t necessarily the cleanest activity, you and your preschooler will have a blast putting together some icky meals. 

While it's important to help your little ones learn, it's important to give them downtime, too. That's why we've put together a list of just-for-fun activities you can do with your preschooler.

Leisure Activities for Preschoolers

While these educational activities may be great bonding opportunities for you and your preschooler, you both need a break once in a while, too. Here is a list of ten leisure activities that you can use to have a great time or just chill out and relax together!

Outdoor Activities for You and Your Preschooler

If the weather is nice, it’s highly recommended you go out into the sunshine and have some fun after being cooped up together. Not only will that lift your mood, it will also help you both expend some pent-up energy. 

Preschool Outdoor Activity 1: Wish Upon a Star

This one may sound simple, but it’s going to seem like an adventure for your preschooler! Wait until well after dark and go out into the front or back yard, or wherever you have a clear unobstructed view of the stars, and lay on your backs and watch for falling stars . If none appear after a few minutes, then find a star and make a wish together. 

If you have an older preschooler, you can even work in a simple science lesson by talking about constellations and what the stars are. But, lesson or no, your child is likely to find wonder in simply being outside in nature after bedtime!

Preschool Outdoor Activity 2: Picnic

A classic never goes out of style. Have lunch or dinner together on a sheet in the backyard . Half the fun is getting prepared, trying to decide what all to bring and what would be a good thing to eat outdoors. You can even help your preschooler put some of the food together! Sandwiches, crackers, and pudding are all easy foods you can make with your little one. But be prepared for your preschooler to want every meal outside afterwards!

Preschool Outdoor Activity 3: There’s a Robot in the Recycling!

Before trash pickup day, look through your recycling bin and see what you could use to build a robot together. Your goal is to use found objects to make something new and fun. 

As you look through your recycling, don’t be afraid to think outside the box. Maybe an Amazon box could be the torso, with taped-on toilet paper roll arms and soda bottle legs! For extra fun, create an air of mystery about it by mentioning beforehand, “Did you know there’s a robot in our recycling?! Come on, I’ll show you!”

Preschool Outdoor Activity 4: Bubbles Everywhere

We’re pretty sure there isn’t a preschooler out there that doesn’t love bubbles. Bubble mixtures can be easily made with just dish soap and water . Many recipes call for glycerin or corn syrup, but if you don’t have them, sugar will work in a pinch. Here’s a great simple recipe . 

And if you don’t have a bubble wand, don’t worry. You can make your own bubble wand using a straw and twist-ties from your bread or trash bags. Go spread those bubbles far and wide together!

Preschool Outdoor Activity 5: Obstacle Course

If you need to incorporate some running around time in your day, an obstacle course can be a great option. Find an assortment of obstacles: boxes, an empty wading pool, and food cans can all make great obstacles for preschoolers to go in, over, and around. Set up in an obstacle course with your preschooler , and have races to see who can get through them fastest! 

For more inspiration, take a look at what this family did !

While preschoolers love playing outside, sometimes you just need a little inside quiet play to balance things out. Here are some of our ideas for making inside play special and fun.

Indoor Preschool Activities

All the above outdoor activities may be fun, but what do you do if it’s raining or the weather isn’t cooperative? Don’t worry: you can have just as much fun indoors as out! Here are some fun activities for you and your preschooler.

Preschool Indoor Activity 1: Cook a Meal

What, you ask? You don’t think your four-year-old is ready to start cooking yet? Think again! Your preschooler is going to jump at the chance to mix a batter, knead dough, or throw soup ingredients into the pot. Come up with a simple recipe, and let your preschooler help you put it together! 

You can turn this into a learning activity, too. For example, you can teach your preschooler what different ingredients are, and even have them try some (like veggies or cheeses) raw. Make it an adventure!

Preschool Indoor Activity 2: Sheet Fort

Here’s another timeless classic that never gets old! Set up a perimeter of dining room chairs and drape sheets over them to create a sheet fort in the living room. Floor it with the couch cushions and dig out the old Christmas lights, and you’ve got yourself a cozy environment to read, listen to music, or tell stories together!

Fair warning, though: your preschooler may never want to sleep in their own bed again. 

Preschool Indoor Activity 3: Podcast

Speaking of telling stories together, there are a number of great podcasts for children. Some of them are music-oriented with silly songs to sing along with, some are stories, with animals and fairy tales. No matter what you're interested in, we’re sure you can find a podcast your little one enjoys and listen to it together. 

One particular favorite is Little Stories for Tiny People , which has fun, rhyming stories that will keep your preschooler’s attention until the end. If you get inspired, make your own simple podcast with your tiny person by recording yourselves telling a story together!

Preschool Indoor Activity 4: Fix Something

Do you have a broken vase in the cupboard you’ve been meaning to glue back together? Is the leg wobbly on the chair and needs to be reglued? Did a picture fall off the wall and you just haven’t had the chance to rehang it? Well, now’s the time! 

Take a simple repair, and walk your child through the steps of how to fix it . You can show them how different tools work, and you can even let them test them out (safely, of course)! Letting preschoolers perform simple tasks themselves will make them feel like grown ups, too.

Preschool Indoor Activity 5: Photo Album

Ten years ago might not seem very long ago to you, but it was two lifetimes ago for your preschooler. Little ones are fascinated by old photos in which they can see houses before remodels, their grandparents as young people, funny-looking cars and clothes, and so forth! 

Take an afternoon to look through old photo albums together . Show them what you looked like when you were their age, and share stories of your own happy memories. Maybe you’ll be inspired to make a photo album together, either online or by printing some photos you have on your phone or computer. This will not only be a great bonding opportunity, but will also create a time capsule for this time you’ve spent together.

5 Tips for Creating Your Own Preschool Homeschool Curriculum

Homeschooling a preschooler can be tough, and there’s no doubt that you’ll do the best job you can. Check out our five expert tips that can help make the homeschool preschool process a little easier! 

Tip 1: Be Confident

As you implement these preschool lesson plans for your child, it’s important that you project confidence and remain calm . Your preschooler may try your patience, and you may feel like you don’t really know what you’re doing—but your child doesn’t know that unless you tell her. If you compose yourself as a calm and patient teacher, your child will see you as a calm and confident teacher, and they will (mostly) respect your instructions. 

Tip 2: Be Patient

Learning is difficult! Much of what you’ll be teaching your preschooler will seem very obvious to you , but they won’t be so obvious to them. Everything is still new to your little one, so take your time and let your child set the pace . If your child behaves as if she’s overwhelmed, she probably is. So, rather than get frustrated with her, adjust your routine by slowing down.

Tip 3: Play to Your Strengths

What are you good at? What do you enjoy? If you’re a math person, you can probably figure out a great way to apply mathematical principles to everyday situations, but you might struggle with more artistic endeavors. If you’re more of a creative type, then you will probably come up with better art projects but perhaps the math exercises are a challenge for you to explain. 

What’s important is that you understand your strengths and biases and work with them . Spend extra time researching activities in areas where you’re not quite as adept, and read up on how to teach those concepts to your preschooler. A little preparedness on your part will go a long way to making sure your preschooler is grasping important concepts!

Also, play to your preschooler’s strengths . If you try to make your active preschooler sit still for a three hour art project, you’ll both end up miserable. Adjusting our suggested daily schedules to your preschoolers’ needs will help you be much more successful. 

Tip 4: It’s a Marathon, Not a Sprint

Burnout is real—both for you and for your preschooler. If you think you’re going to successfully adhere to a strict schedule every day, guess again. You’re not working with an adult here, you’re working with someone in a very early developmental stage. 

If you try to fit in too many activities in too short a time, you’re going to both end up frustrated and exhausted. So try to think about how to keep this homeschool preschool curriculum from being something you hate a week or two from now . Maybe that means more free play time, or more snack breaks. Whatever that looks like, don’t be afraid to embrace it! 

Tip 5: Repeat Yourself

Children learn from repetition. So, even though it might seem silly or annoying to you, repeat key ideas from your preschool curriculum you want to impart several times. Do the same activities over and over. Read the same books repeatedly. This is going to help your child to learn the knowledge they need to be successful once school picks back up again. 

Next Steps 

Many of these activities help your kids learn, but they’re not formalized educational tools. If you’re looking for more formal educational games, we’ve got you covered . We have a whole list of alphabet games that can help you teach your preschoolers their letters!

You may find that your younger kids are a bit too young for some of the alphabet games we posted above. If your preschooler is on the younger side of the age spectrum, you may be looking for something a bit simpler. This list of toddler games may help inspire your playtime!

Homeschooling your preschooler is a great time to help them work on more advanced skills...but teaching them doesn’t have to be boring. For example, sight word games are a great tool to help other kids start to learn to read. Our expert list of sight word games can help get both you and your preschooler started on the right track. 

Ashley Sufflé Robinson has a Ph.D. in 19th Century English Literature. As a content writer for PrepScholar, Ashley is passionate about giving college-bound students the in-depth information they need to get into the school of their dreams.

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18 Construction Activities for Preschoolers

Construction activities for preschoolers are a fun and engaging way to promote learning and development in various areas, including cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.

Through building, creating, and problem-solving, preschoolers can develop their fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, spatial awareness, and critical thinking abilities.

Now let’s explore effective construction activities for Preschoolers.

Building Blocks:

Building blocks are a classic construction activity that never goes out of style. They help preschoolers develop their fine motor skills, spatial awareness, and problem-solving skills.

Using different shapes and sizes, children can create a variety of structures and learn about symmetry and balance.

Straw and Connector Activities:

Straw and connector activities are a great way to promote creativity and problem-solving skills. These construction activities involve using straws and connectors to create different shapes and structures. Preschoolers can use their imagination and work collaboratively to create different designs.

Playdough and Clay:

Playdough and clay are excellent construction materials for preschoolers. They allow children to create three-dimensional objects, develop their fine motor skills, and learn about different textures and colors. Preschoolers can also explore their creativity and make their designs.

Related: 22 Brilliant Playdough Math Activities

Cardboard Box Creations:

Cardboard boxes are a versatile construction material that can be used to make a variety of objects. Preschoolers can create their castles, houses, and other structures, using boxes of different sizes and shapes. This activity promotes creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork.

Lego Activities:

Lego blocks are a popular construction material for preschoolers. They help children develop their fine motor skills, spatial awareness, and problem-solving abilities. Preschoolers can build their own structures or follow instructions to make specific designs.

Magnet Blocks:

Magnet blocks are a newer construction material that uses the power of magnets to create structures.

They help children develop their fine motor skills, spatial awareness, and problem-solving abilities. Preschoolers can use their imagination and creativity to make different shapes and designs.

Marble Runs:

Marble runs are a fun construction activity that involves building tracks for marbles to roll down.

Preschoolers can work on their hand-eye coordination, spatial awareness, and problem-solving skills while creating different designs for their marble runs.

Tinkering Activities:

Tinkering activities involve using everyday materials to create objects. Preschoolers can use cardboard tubes, straws, and other materials to make their inventions. This activity promotes creativity, problem-solving, and experimentation.

Pipe Cleaner Activities:

Pipe cleaners are a versatile material that can be used to create different shapes and objects. Preschoolers can bend and twist the pipe cleaners to create their designs, promoting creativity and fine motor skills.

Puzzles and Board Games:

Puzzles and board games are a fun way to promote cognitive development and problem-solving skills.

Preschoolers can work on their hand-eye coordination and spatial awareness while completing puzzles or playing board games that involve building structures.

Recyclable Materials Construction:

Encourage preschoolers to recycle and use recyclable materials to create different structures. This activity promotes creativity, problem-solving, and environmental awareness.

Sand and Water Play:

Sand activities and water play allow preschoolers to build sandcastles, create rivers and bridges, and learn about buoyancy and gravity. This activity promotes sensory exploration, fine motor skills, and scientific inquiry.

Foam Building Blocks:

Foam building blocks are a lightweight and safe construction material that can be used to create different shapes and structures. This activity promotes creativity, spatial awareness, and problem-solving.

Nature Building Activities:

Preschoolers can use natural materials such as sticks, leaves, and rocks to create different structures. This activity promotes outdoor exploration, creativity, and problem-solving.

Magnetic Tiles:

Magnetic tiles are another type of construction material that uses the power of magnets to create structures. This activity promotes fine motor skills, spatial awareness, and problem-solving.

Play Carpentry Activities:

Preschoolers can use play carpentry tools such as hammers and nails to create different structures. This activity promotes hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and problem-solving.

Balloon Tower Challenge:

Preschoolers can work in teams to build the tallest balloon tower possible. This activity promotes teamwork, problem-solving, and perseverance.

Geometric Shapes Construction:

Use different geometric shapes such as triangles, squares, and circles to create different structures. This activity promotes spatial awareness, geometry, and problem-solving.

Kinetic Sand Play:

Kinetic sand is a type of sand that is easy to mold and shape, making it a perfect construction material for preschoolers. This activity promotes sensory exploration, fine motor skills, and creativity.

Straw Bale Construction:

Preschoolers can use straw bales to create different structures such as forts and houses. This activity promotes outdoor exploration, creativity, and problem-solving.

By engaging in different construction activities, preschoolers can learn about symmetry, balance, and design while exploring their imagination and creativity.

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2024 nursery ideas you’ll want to see ( 75 beautiful nursery ideas).

• Tira Attygalla
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Prepare to be regaled with 75 enchanting nursery ideas that are set to define the glamorous world of 2024 nursery decor. Trust us, these 2024 nursery ideas are the apex of beauty and panache! Looking back at 2023, we reveled in a riot of personality-infused interiors, dipped our toes into a pool of audacious color trends, and lounged in the lap of unassuming luxury. Well, 2024 is set to amplify these trends while commanding its own gorgeous showstopper style! We foresee a meaner, leaner, and bolder 2024, owning the spotlight with its unique and personality-driven nursery decor ideas. Up ahead, we're unrolling the red carpet to the glamorous 2024 nursery ideas that you’ll be yearning to embrace! These stunning designs demonstrate just how you can craft a divine space layered with love and personality, without compromising even an iota of luxury or comfort. So, are you ready to dive into a world where playful sophistication meets heart-warming practicality? Be ready, this is more than a trend, it's a whole new era of inspired nursery decor!

QUIET LUXURY

Welcome to quiet luxury , where subtlety meets sophistication, and your nursery turns into an enduring testament to timeless appeal.

Theo's nursery

EARTHY BROWNS

Fast forward to 2024 nursery designing and get ready to embrace the lush embrace of Mother Nature. Get ready to fall head over heels in love with delectable neutral hues. Close your eyes and dream of sun-soaked Tuscan beige, sophisticated camel, sandy desert landscapes, and the yummiest soft brown tones. These paint colors are about to take center stage, creating a sophisticated backdrop that's as serene as it is chic.

Lane's nursery

CHIC MINIMALISM

Lean into less is more with minimalistic designs, curated with purpose and functionality.

Colin's nursery

BOLD BOTANICALS

Think large-scale leaf prints and greenery galore for a lush, nature-infused nursery.

MUTED PASTEL PALETTE

Subtle pastels make for a serene and tranquil ambiance—so "hello and welcome" to a calming nursery.

Aspen's nursery

NATURAL MATERIALS

Natural materials like the raw beauty of wood, the earthy charm of clay paints, and the sheer elegance of linen are among our favorite 2024 nursery ideas when nursery decorating. These divine elements don't just decorate; they narrate timeless tales. Lending your baby's room a classic yet contemporary allure that melodiously rings of home.

Julian's nursery

STATEMENT LIGHTING

Chandeliers, unique pendant lights, or an exotic lamp can add that unexpected pop to your nursery.

Maria's nursery

LIMEWASH PAINTS

Add a touch of depth, beauty, and character to your nursery with none other than the elegant matte texture of limewash. You'll swoon and coo over the velvety warmth it brings to the room.

Samatha's nursery

GENDER-NEUTRAL TONES

One of the biggest 2024 nursery ideas is about breaking the stereotypical mold with refreshing, gender-neutral palettes. After all, it's not just about choosing colors - it's about telling the most inclusive, unstereotyped, and creatively modern story with hues and textures. 

Camila's nursery

SUSTAINABLE DESIGNS

Sustainable Designs: Embrace nursery pieces made from sustainable materials—it's high time we loved our Mother Earth back, isn't it?

Gage's nursery

ADVENTURE THEME

How about an expedition right within four walls with maps, globes and vibrant prints?

Maverick's nursery

Paint 2024 all sorts of dashing - Green Nursery Designs !  We are not just talking about any old green. This runs the gamut from the soft, relaxing whisper of sage all the way to the rich, indulgent mystery of deep green.

Jaylin's nursery

COLOR DRENCHING

Color drenching wraps a room in a warm embrace, making it an ideal choice for spaces that bathe in relaxation (like our darling nurseries!).

Monroe's nursery

NURSERY CHAIRS

Now take a moment and give a warm welcome to the puffy, cloud-like coziness of these nursery chairs. Less tailored and more comfy, they’re all about enveloping you and your little one in a melody of comfort and cuddles. It's like sinking into a marshmallow dream - squishy, soothing, and oh-so-relaxing!

Rose's nursery

Every piece of rattan in your nursery is a style statement in itself. It echoes grandeur, but not without a dash of earthiness - it’s like bringing a slice of global glam right into your little one's room! And, rattan doesn’t just sit there and look pretty – no, no –it it makes whatever it partners with simply shine.

Capri's nursery

We are talking about the dark wood furnishings that are making quite the entrance in our lovely, timeless nurseries. A rich, enticing wood crib and side table are the key players here, contributing much more than just function. They add a welcoming warmth that envelops you in a cozy embrace.

Alice's nursery

MULTI-PURPOSE FURNITURE

Invest in furniture that can grow with your little one—a crib-to-bed convertible or a changing table doubling as a dresser.

Daisy's nursery

COLOR- BLOCKING

Use different colors to visually divide the room into sections, creating different focal points.

Neela's nursery

MOODY FLORALS

For a dramatic flair, incorporate dark florals through wallpaper or textiles.

Genevieve's nursery

DARK COLORS

More than just being impossibly stylish, dark colors weave a serene and tranquil tapestry, creating the perfect sanctuary for relaxation and rejuvenation. It’s like the comfort of your cozy cashmere blanket – calming, comforting, and utterly recharging.

Frankie's nursery

VINTAGE CHARM

Stir up nostalgia with vintage nursery furniture or classic prints.

Sawyer's nursery

BLACK AND WHITE DRAMA

Make a bold statement with a monochrome palette. Contrast? Yes, please!

Tatum's nursery

Layer textures and patterns with neutrals for a boho-inspired haven.

Mason Parker's nursery

MODERN RUSTIC

This fanciful blend is having quite the moment, crafting a luscious balance between the raw charm of organic, natural materials and the sleek allure of modern finishes.

Brooklyn's nursery

STATEMENT ART

A wonderfully moody nursery, walls dipped in sultry darkness - so very chic, right? But then, your eyes are drawn to a captivating artwork featuring a noble stallion. It's like that audacious red lip - it totally commands the room.

Emery's nursery

If you're a bit hesitant to dip your design toe into bolder aesthetics, trust in blue. Let it be your stepping stone into this audacious world. It flourishes in splendid contrast, making bolder colors pop, while still retaining its calming persona.

Harris's nursery

LAYERED LIGHTING

A symphony of lights harmoniously layered to create the perfect ambiance for your bub's nursery. With layered lighting, the room can switch from being invigoratingly bright to soothingly dim in a matter of flicks. It can make your nursery moody, softer, or downright comforting as desired. Plus, it's the perfect way to ensure your little one is both stimulated and soothed as needed.

Ella's nursery

REFINED LUXURY

Welcome to a refined rustic nursery that weaves together the charm of the old and the panache of the new. It's a celebration of timelessness fused with contemporary sophistication, creating a nursery that's not only trendy but steeped with narratives and full of soul.

Skylar's nursery

MURALS AND FRESCOES

Turn a wall into a captivating storytelling element. 

Sloan's nursery

Warm, cozy, and perfect for a gender-neutral nursery. Think burnt oranges, deep reds, and golden yellows.

Dallas's nursery

TINY DANCER

For ballerina enthusiasts, incorporate delicate tulle, pastel accents, and ballet-themed artwork.

Savannah's nursery

METALLIC ACCENTS

A touch of metallic can bring instant luxe and sophistication. Think gilded cribs, shimmering wall decals or chic light fixtures.

Hazel mac's nursery

WHIMSICAL PASTELS

Dreamy pastels on the walls or the furniture create a light-hearted and soothing environment for the little one.

Valentina's nursery

ACCENT WALL

Be wowed by an accent wall that effortlessly sings the tune of character and charm. Think of it as the perfect statement necklace, it’s all you need to make your ensemble, or in this case, your nursery...unforgettable.

Lani's nursery

SUSTAINABLE DECOR

Embrace earthy tones, rich olive greens, or the the gentle warmth of dusty pinks. Welcoming nature's wonders with open arms, incorporating the rugged charms of reclaimed wood,  the allure of vintage and antique pieces with their patinas? Oh, the stories they can tell! There's something so captivating about combining sustainability, history, and a touch of timeless elegance.

Cassidy's nursery

TEXTURED WALLPAPER

Dash away past ideas of lackluster, flat walls because textured wallpapers are anything but boring. The show-stopping factor of these textured wonders? They lend an irresistible depth and warmth to a room. It's like they wrap the space in a friendly hug.

August's nursery

WARM COLOR SCHEMES

Pack your cool color palettes away because we're swapping icy tones for some serious warmth. Think deep reds luxuriating next to rich browns, sultry dark oranges intermingling with playful purples. Moodier, darker palettes are taking center stage and, they're stealing the spotlight.

Damian's nursery

Far from being your everyday, run-of-the-mill design component, stripes are like that little black dress of home decor. Timeless, chic, versatile - they're your best ally in whipping up a gorgeous nursery for your little one.

Charlotte's nursery

TRANSPORTATION-THEMED NURSERY

Here's an idea for your little explorer - a transportation-themed nursery that's every bit chic, whimsical, and as inspiring as your favorite travelogue.

Grayson's nursery

FLUFFY CLOUDS

Cloud-themed wallpaper, bedding, or light fixtures can help create a dreamy, magical mood.

Jayden's nursery

SCANDINAVIAN SIMPLICITY

Embrace the beauty of Scandinavian design with its focus on clean lines, simplicity, and functionality.

Bryant's nursery

PLAID WALLS

If you're eyeing a playful yet sophisticated twist for your nursery, let us point you to something exciting - plaid wallpaper. It's traditional with a twist, ever-so-dapper, and the perfect dash of dazzle for your nursery space!

Waylon's nursery

ENGLISH GARDEN THEME

Floral wallpaper, light-colored furniture, and botanical prints can create a fresh, vibrant space.

Zara's nursery

COCOONING SPACES

Who doesn't love a heavenly haven that embraces both you and your little one in a warm, comforting hug, right? Bring into the mix a boucle nursery glider, a deep pile rug and accessorize with cushions and accessories to add layers of cozy to your room.

Taegan's nursery

NAUTICAL RETREAT

Evoking the sea, a nautical theme with shades of blue and white, coupled with beach-inspired decor, can feel both calming and adventurous.

Isla's nursery

RUSTIC CHARM

Natural wood, outdoor motifs, and rustic furniture create a warm, cozy retreat for your lil' one.

Isaac's nursery

DECORATIVE LIGHTING

Lighting weaves an enchanting atmosphere, casting playful shadows that dance with the colors of the room, adding a dazzling depth to your baby's space. It's like a soft lullaby that cradles your nursery in a warm, comforting glow.

Jenna's nursery

If you're quite the fan of floral design, then this delightful nursery is the perfect match. It isn't just about the striking visuals, but the soothing and captivating ambience it curates. Dive into this floral design and let your nursery blossom with charm, warmth and cheer!

Lilian's nursery

FOOTBALL-THEMED NURSERY

Let's embrace the thrill of the game with a design play that's sure to score a touch down in style – a football-themed nursery for your tiny champ! Think of it as your Saturday afternoon wrapped into a room. Much like those precious moments when time stands still as your team makes that final thrilling sprint down the field. Oh, we're not just creating a nursery, but a space filled with excitement, inspiration and a dash of athletic charm.

Dylan's nursery

MOODY MURALS

Moody murals unfolding a fantastic drama on your nursery walls. Painted with shadows and whispers, these striking murals serve as the ideal backdrop for those dreamy tales you'll tell your little one. As the light dances around the room, the murals respond with an unparalleled depth, creating an atmosphere teeming with mystery and charm.

Felix's nursery

OUTDOOR-THEMED NURSERY

By creating an outdoor-inspired nursery, you're not just assembling a space for sleep and play. Oh no, you’re sowing the seeds of curiosity and wonder. You're beckoning the song of birds, the rustle of leaves and painting a skyscape of dreams.

Carter James's nursery

WOODLAND WONDER

Invoke a sense of fascination with animal décor, forest-inspired prints and plenty of earth tones.

Jace's nursery

MAXIMUM PERSONALITY

The script for nursery designs in 2024 has been delightfully flipped- the magic is all about creating a nursery, more so – that resonates with your unique spirit and exudes delight.

Sidney's nursery

SOUTHWESTERN CHIC

Let's whisk away to the sun-kissed hues and alluring charm of the Southwest, shall we? We've got the perfect idea for you – a chic Southwestern-inspired nursery, bestowed with the mystique of desert sunsets and vibrant allure of eclectic design elements. It's like stepping into a dreamy tapestry of color, texture, and irresistible style.

Weston's nursery

FRENCH COUNTRY

Let talk about what we're absolutely loving for 2024 nursery ideas- it's about embracing a timeless aesthetic that wraps your little one in endless charm and love. Imagine a journey where delicate florals meet light-toned colors, and vintage furniture mingles with a charm that's oh-so-French Country.

Gia's nursery

MARITIME MUSE

A palette of navy and white, draped fishing nets, and anchor motifs to set sail on a nautical adventure.

Carter's nursery

JEWEL TONES

One of the top 2024 nursery ideas- incorporate jewel tones and richer hues. Go bold with sapphire blues, ruby reds, or emerald greens. The key is to keep the mix balanced - play off warm and cool hues against each other, just like the sun dancing with the moon.

Gabriel's nursery

TROPICAL FOLIAGE

When we step into this nursery, we're stepping into a tropical sabbatical your baby can revel in. We're painting a canvas of sublime paradise hues and instilling a sense of calm wrapped in the enchanting jungle aesthetic.

Logan's nursery

Have you ever considered the uncommon allure of a neutral palette? It might appear simple, but oh, it's brimming with nuanced flavor and sophistication. Take a peek at this nursery swathed in calming shades of beige, cream, taupe, and gray. Each shade, is not just a color, but a subtle stroke that crafts the fabric of your space, like soft whispers murmuring timeless stories of elegance.

Morgan's nursery

COASTAL COOL

Light furnishings, weathered wood, and a cool color palette for a fresh, seaside vibe.

Beau's nursery

WALL HANGINGS

Spice up that darling nursery of yours with a swoon-worthy wall hanging. Embrace the inviting touch of texture that evokes a snug, calming vibe. And what better way to celebrate texture than with exquisite wall tapestry- majestic and brimming with stories, gracing the spotlight in your nursery. It's not just a piece of décor, but a piece of art that speaks volumes.

Lucas and Ezra's nursery

GLOBAL EXPLORER

Adorn the space with décor sourced from around the world—maps, globes, and images of iconic landmarks

Caleb's nursery

INDUSTRIAL VIBES

Exposed brickwork, subdued colors, and metal accents will bring that downtown loft aesthetic.

Christopher's nursery

SIMPLE ELEGANCE

Here, less is definitely more, and each piece gathers its own spotlight. The furnishings in this nursery room, epitomizes grace in its most minimal form. Simple contours, uncluttered lines, and functionality take center stage. All those flashy frills and fancies? No thank you. We're loving the purity of form here, where every piece of furniture tells a hushed tale of elegance.

Claire's nursery

EXPRESSIVE ELEGANCE

A nursery that's chic yet effortless, poised yet vibrant, with its glamour quotient amped up, but not in your face. Simply sublime, isn't it?

Lowen's nursery

BEIGE SCHEMES

Wouldn't we simply adore an oasis of tranquility for the little one's nursery? Well, an all-beige color scheme might just be the ticket to the soothing ambiance we're striving to create. Take a look at subtle tonal variations in this all-beige palette- each tone creating a unique layer, a soothing orchestra of harmonious hues in your baby's space.

Robin's nursery

TOUCH OF TURQUOISE

This dreamy hue brings a calming yet rich feel to the setting.

Liv's nursery

SOFT LAYERING

Layer different textures of rugs and throws to create a cozy sanctuary.

Casey's nursery

SUBTLE FINISHES

Bring in nursery furniture in subtle finishes. They have the power to cast a spell of warmth, essentially creating an inviting nook for you and your baby. And what's more? They effortlessly play the leading role in introducing that covetable modern vibe into your nursery.

London's nursery

MAJESTIC MOUNTAINS

Mountain mural walls make for a breathtakingly beautiful nursery backdrop.

Gray's nursery

ORGANIC COLOR SCHEMES

Organic hues whisper a breath of calm, creating an oasis of serenity. You see, in today's ever-spinning world, our eyes and minds crave spaces that make us stop, breathe deep, and simply be. The idea is to weave a tranquil tapestry using natural materials . They fuse flawlessly with these neutral, sophisticated color trends, creating the most comforting, tactile embrace. 

Courtney's nursery

BOLD STRIPES

One of the most fabulous 2024 nursery ideas – colorful stripes! Bask in the eye-catching effect these stripes conjure: each pop of color, injecting life and creativity into the nursery. 

Nathan's nursery

Let’s go on a design expedition, adding that touch of whimsy and wonder to the nursery through the magic of jungle animals. After all, creating a cozy nest is all about embracing the spirit of fun, exploration, and inspiration!

Addison & Aidan's nursery

LUXURIOUS LEATHER

Leather is like that friend we all have, who steps into a room and instantly boosts its charm. And in a nursery, it adds an unexpected, yet heartwarming stroke of elegance. The leather nursery glider contributes a suave touch to the decor, making it the perfect fusion of refined luxury and cozy comfort.

Porter's nursery

GREYSCALE ELEGANCE

One of our favorite 2024 nursery ideas - it's all about that classic, always-in-vogue shade - a symphony in grey! But oh, it's not just one tone we're playing with, but an entire spectrum from warm to cool.

Georgina's nursery

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40 Baby Room Ideas for Decorating a Charming and Functional Nursery

The Spruce / Jason Donnelly

Designing a nursery is a fun project for expectant parents that can be as simple or elaborate as you care to make it. While the ultimate goal of any nursery design is to create a safe, welcoming, tranquil spot for your baby to sleep, play, and grow, it's important to consider baby room ideas that cater as much to parents as newborns, both from an aesthetic and a practical point of view.

Your nursery design should flow with the rest of your aesthetics and decor. It should be a comfortable place for grown-ups to spend time in, too, with a chair for nursing and bonding, adequate storage, and a changing table that takes some of the sting out of that relentless chore. Most of all, a nursery should put a smile on your face, with decor that speaks to you.

Check out these baby room ideas in a range of sizes and styles to help you create the space of your dreams that your newborn will surely grow to love.

Add Eclectic Decor

Design by Little Crown Interiors / Photo by David Casas

This baby room from Little Crown Interiors has a modern eclectic feel and an effortlessly laid back style, with natural tones, a mix of furniture styles, and lighthearted wall decor like an oversized initial and kid-friendly art.

Try a Rainbow Theme

A Beautiful Mess

A Beautiful Mess created a rainbow-tinted ode to joy in this sweet and simple baby room with a few easy DIY touches that anyone could emulate, like multi-colored painted knobs on the changing table storage drawers.

A patterned rug with a multi-colored geometric pattern adds a note of sophistication while remaining playful and fun.

Create a Natural Feel

Design by Dale Blumberg Interiors

In this nursery from Dale Blumberg Interiors , classic Cole & Son black-and-white birch tree wallpaper lines the walls to create a forest feel. An oversized floor lamp and a stuffed giraffe add a touch of whimsy, while a few subtle pops of color on accessories and bedding add warmth to the neutral tones of the room.

Add Geometric Wall Art

Design by Chango & Co. / Photo by Sarah Elliott

This colorful, dynamic baby room from Chango & Co. includes a geometric wall treatment in luminous shades of blue, green, and coral. A pale wood crib and arched bentwood bookshelf complement the refreshing, soft colors to create an all-around feel-good space.

Incorporate Vintage Pieces

Design by Erin Williamson Design

In this nursery from Erin Williamson Design , medium-toned gray walls create a calming backdrop for an eclectic assortment of whimsical vintage accessories like a wire hot air balloon-shaped chandelier, a thrift store pirate painting, a stuffed animal trophy head, a vintage rocking chair, and a red Persian-style rug.

When decorating a nursery, choose timeless accent pieces that can easily transition into a child's room once the crib is swapped out for a bed.

Try a Black-and-White Look

Little Crown Interiors used a bold, graphic palette of black and white for this contemporary nursery. The design demonstrates that there is no reason a nursery can't be just as sophisticated as any other room in the house.

Paint the Ceiling

Design by Sissy + Marley Interior Design / Photo by Marco Ricca Studio

In this light and airy neutral-toned baby room in shades of taupe and white, Sissy + Marley Interior Design painted a bold striped ceiling to add just the right amount of playfulness and whimsy. The paint treatment helps to bring the high ceilings down a smidgen to make the room feel more cozy.

Add a Romantic Feel

Tuft and Trim

This romantic nursery from Courtney Davey at Tuft and Trim is filled with traditional vintage-style furniture and lighting. Tree mural wallpaper and a soft pastel blue and white palette creates a dreamy backdrop for the room.

Choose Midcentury Modern

Design by Little Crown Interiors / Photo by Jenna Kutcher

This nursery from Little Crown Interiors features midcentury modern-style baby furniture including a crib and changing table. The clean lines and rich wood tones flow seamlessly with the style of the rest of the house.

Try an Animal Theme

Design by Liberty Interiors / Photo by Nikole Ramsay  

Australian interior designer Nicole Rosenberg of Liberty Interiors created a fun, modern animal-themed nursery with graphic wallpaper, framed wall art, natural wood accents, and a mix of white, black and gray tones.

Mix Bold Colors

The House That Lars Built

Create a bold look in your baby room with a mix of bold and assertive colors. This space from The House That Lars Built includes saturated Kelly green walls, a vintage yellow and orange light fixture, green-and-white checkered curtains, and a checkerboard rug in shades of burgundy and scorching hot pink.

Carve Out a Reading Nook

Design by Sissy + Marley Interior Design / Photo by Marco Rica Studio

Create a cozy reading corner for bedtime stories. In this baby room from Sissy + Marley Interior Design , a dedicated reading corner includes a comfortable upholstered rocking chair, clear acrylic book display wall shelving, a stuffed animal trophy head to define the space, and a faux zebra rug.

Add a Cosmic Element

Design by Leclair Decor

This cosmic-inspired baby room from Leclair Decor has a simple neutral palette of black and white, patterned textiles, and framed prints of the moon keeping watch over the crib.

Hang Patterned Wallpaper

Design by Becca Interiors

The baby room in this Hudson River, NY Colonial from Becca Interiors has a vintage feel, with its printed wallpaper, velvet armchair, and aged palette of muted yellows and browns.

Hang a Gallery Wall

This spacious baby room from Chango & Co. was designed to grow with the child. The designers chose black-and-white wallpaper that creates a dynamic feel and a modern changing table that will easily transition into a dresser.

A gallery wall of graphic prints anchors low-slung shelving that is perfect for toys now but will last throughout childhood once the toys have been swapped out.

Try a Jungle Book Theme

Design by Kim Gordon Designs  

This baby room from Kim Gordon Designs  looks like a jungle book come to life, with walls covered in vividly illustrated wild animals and lush flora. Natural wood and rattan furniture are a perfect complement that keeps the focus on the animals.

Pair Pink and Orange

Design by Christina Kim Interior Design / Photo by Raquel Langworthy Photography

The salmon pink ceiling in this nursery from Christina Kim Interior Design creates a warm rosy glow while a bright orange sideboard and geometric pattern rug add punch. The Venetian mirror is the kind of timeless investment piece that will become a signature element of the room as it changes and grows with the child.

Try a Woodland Theme

Design by Cathie Hong Interiors / Photo by Talitha Photos

Cathie Hong Interiors used a soothing palette of green, white, and natural wood tones to create this comfortable modern nursery. Wallpaper sketched with woodland creatures, framed palm prints hanging over the crib, a patterned rug, a comfy armchair, and a bear-shaped hamper add just the right touch of whimsy while maintaining a serene and airy feel.

Stick to Neutrals

Design by Mindy Gayer Design Co. / Photo by Lindsay Stetson Thompson

This nursery from Mindy Gayer Design Co. sticks to a neutral palette of creamy shades of white and soft shades of black to create a serene gender-neutral feel . Plenty of textural elements add softness and interest, from the pompom wall hanging to the round Moroccan rug.

Accent With Bright Yellow

This light and airy nursery from Chango & Co. has a white-on-white aesthetic that is calming and easy on the eyes. Textural and colorful accents like a neon yellow wall sconce add warmth and personality.

Keeping the overall baby room white allows you to make small changes like adding colorful accent pieces that have a big impact without renovating the entire space as the baby changes and grows.

Hang Multicolored Wallpaper

In this cheerful baby room from Little Crown Interiors , multi-colored confetti wallpaper covers the walls, providing a rainbow of accent color choices to pull from when decorating the rest of the room that can be changed up when the room needs a refresh without starting from scratch.

Choose a Coastal Theme

One approach to decorating a nursery is to keep the design consistent with the rest of your home's decor, maintaining a sense of cohesion that also makes it easier to adapt the room as time passes.

In this coastal baby room from Chango & Co. , white painted shiplap walls, a curvy overstuffed armchair, light wood crib, and natural woven elements create a fresh and calming space for babies and parents alike.

Channel Barbie Pink

Design by Forbes + Masters

This theatrical nursery from Forbes + Masters embraces the power of pink, from the bubblegum pink ceiling to the curtains, rug, and bedding. Hints of dark gold add a royal touch, and contrasting gray calms things down a bit.

Choose an Alphabet Rug

Design by Cathie Hong Interiors / Photo by Christy Q. Photo

This compact nursery from Cathie Hong Interiors sticks to a clean neutral palette of whites and grays, with pale wood accents, and a few graphic touches on the alphabet rug and illustrated wallpaper, to keep it interesting and playful.

Add Poetic Details

This baby room from The House That Lars Built has pale robin's egg blue walls, a floating sailboat suspended from the ceiling, and a hand-painted pear tree and little red bird mural in an unexpected corner, the stuff of childhood dreams.

Add Boho Design Touches

A Beautiful Mess added boho design touches to this laid back nursery design. The mix includes a patterned rug and wallpaper, a colorful wall hanging, a Moroccan leather pouf, and a tall wicker giraffe keeping watch by the window.

Try a Black Accent Wall

In this clean, modern nursery from Little Crown Interiors , a palette of black, white, and gray is softened with pale wood furniture and a touch of greenery. A matte black accent wall adds depth to the room and creates a soothing backdrop for a gallery wall above the crib.

Try a Hand-Painted Mural

Design by AHG Interiors / Photo by Nick Glimenakis  

In this New York City garden apartment baby room from AHG Interiors , a hand-painted mural featuring animals and hot air balloons adds whimsy and enchantment to an otherwise cookie cutter space.

Choose Landscape Wallpaper

In this twins' nursery from Forbes + Masters , wrap-around forest scene wallpaper creates a storybook atmosphere that adds whimsy to the neutral-toned space.

Add a Play Tent

Design by Mel Bean Interiors / Photo by Kacey Gilpin

This baby room from Mel Bean Interiors uses a play of patterns from the wallpapered ceiling to the rug and bedding. Black accents on the windows and around the ceiling border add graphic interest. A black play tent and tassel wall hanging over the crib adds playfulness.

Try Horizontal Stripes

Design by Mindy Gayer Design Co. / Photo by Kyle Monk

In this baby room from Mindy Gayer Design Co. , a taupe-and-gray palette includes bold horizontal striped wallpaper that makes the room feel wider and larger.

Lift With Silver Tones

Design by Jules Interiors

This traditional nursery from Jules Interiors has a tonal palette of pale gray walls and silvery accents that give the space a lift. Framed animal portraits add a touch of whimsy.

Pair Blue and White

Design by Mindy Gayer Design Co .

This spacious nursery from Mindy Gayer Design Co . has soft blue-and-white printed wallpaper, white textiles, and a baby-sized table and chairs that will come in handy for playtime as the child grows.

Add Southwestern Style

Design by Interiors By McCall

In this sunny nursery from McCall Dulkys of Interiors By McCall , coral paint on the wainscotting, a natural wood crib, and a tall fate-tempting cactus give the room an easy breezy Southwestern-inspired feel that feels fresh and modern.

Include Soothing Browns

Design by Sissy + Marley Interior Design / Photo by Marco Rica Studio 

In this animal-themed baby room from Sissy + Marley Interior Design , animal-themed art, wall sconces, rugs, and toys create a nursery jungle atmosphere rendered in calming sepia tones of brown and white.

Accessorize With a Juju Hat

This neutral-toned baby room from Leclair Decor has an airy feel, with soft gold printed wallpaper, a tall vase of branches, and a white feathered juju hat decorating the wall above the crib.

Create a Minimalist Feel

This minimalist nursery from Cathie Hong Interiors features soft shades of white and furniture with clean, simple lines. Decorative accents such as framed illustrations, wood toys, and a pink table lamp on the changing table warm the space.

Add Wainscoting

Design by The Posh Home / Photo by Jcqlin Photography

This simple nursery from The Posh Home features navy painted wainscotting around the lower half of the room, graphic patterned wallpaper on top, and a framed giraffe print hanging over the crib .

Choose Dark Florals

Design and Photo by Centered by Design

In this baby room from interior Claire Staszak of Centered by Design , dark floral wallpaper in shades of black, pink, and red is paired with crisp white paint, elegant furniture and lighting, and framed ballerina art above the crib to create a sophisticated and refined nursery feel.

Add Wall-Mounted Storage

Sissy + Marley Interior Design carved an adorable book nook out of a corner of this New York City baby room. A whimsical toy trophy head mounted on the wall defines the space, wall-mounted shelving displays books, and two tiny stools stand by waiting for baby to grow tall enough to use them while looking adorable in the meantime.

What are the must-haves for a baby room?

Must-haves for a baby room include essential furniture such as a crib, changing table, and a rocking chair or glider for feeding and bonding. Add a soft area rug for the baby to play on, sufficient storage, and window treatments such as roller shades and/or curtains to help your baby fall asleep. And don’t forget to decorate the walls with paint, wallpaper, or framed art or decor hung securely on the wall. 

How do you layout a baby's room? 

The layout of your baby's room depends on the proportions and dimensions of the room. Place the crib away from windows whenever possible to keep your baby away from drafts and direct sunlight. Place the rocker or glider close to the crib for a quick transfer once the baby has fallen asleep. Leave as much open floor space as possible so that you and the baby have space to play (don’t forget to add a large soft area rug).

Is a crib or bassinet better for a newborn? 

According to Verywell Family , either a crib or a bassinet is safe for a newborn if you choose one that adheres to current safety regulations and you make sure to follow safe sleep guidelines.

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• My Closet, My Office, My Nursery

How five New Yorkers turned their closets into extra rooms.

With the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Manhattan hovering around $6,000 , it’s no surprise that many New Yorkers are opting to stay put in their studios or one-bedrooms even when they need more space. One solution that sounds hellish but can be game-changing: Clear out a closet and live in it. Five New Yorkers share the DIY transformations that have given their apartments an entire extra room.

The Closet Turned Nursery

When Lindsey Barker learned she was pregnant, she looked around her 900-square-foot, one-bedroom Upper East Side apartment and realized there was no good spot for a crib, let alone a full-blown nursery. But moving to a larger place would have been logistically complicated due to the terms of the apartment’s lease. “It wasn’t really possible for us to move unless we wanted to move right when the baby came, which didn’t make sense,” she says.

About three months before Barker’s due date, she and her husband decided to renovate their front closet, which they’d been using to store off-season clothes, coats, and childhood keepsakes. They took down most of the built-in shelving that had come with the closet to make room for a crib and a dresser and used a different closet and space behind their sofa for storage. (They also donated a few things and moved others into the building’s basement.) One wall of built-in shelving remained intact to store clothes, diapers, and other nursery items.

“We didn’t get approval for this,” Barker says of their DIY renovation process. “We just thought we’d ask for forgiveness.”

With the shelving gone, Barker turned to Pinterest for design inspiration. “I wanted the space to feel bigger and calm, which is how I settled on the mountain scene,” she says. Her parents helped paint the five-by-seven-foot space while they were visiting from Cincinnati for the baby shower.

The couple opted for a Nestig three-in-one convertible bed , which transitions from a bassinet to a full crib to a toddler bed. Their dresser also doubles as a changing table. They removed the closet door to let air and light into the windowless space and added a curtain in its place.

“I work in fashion and I love to shop, so I definitely had to give up a lot to make it work,” Barker says. “But we’re all fine. Everyone’s surviving and no one is without their shoes, so that’s all that matters.”

The Closet Turned Vocal-Isolation Booth

Shortly after musicians Brando Kress and his wife, Alexandra Klausner, moved into their 1,300-square-foot one-bedroom duplex in Bed-Stuy, they got to work converting a room on the lower level into a home-recording studio. The pièce de résistance is a closet that serves as a vocal-isolation booth, complete with a microphone stand, soundproofing panels on the walls, decorative lights, and storage for instruments and equipment. “The previous tenant had punched a hole in the closet door and everything built off that,” says Kress, who did all of the work himself over the course of a month. “I saw this thing, and that led to another thing, and suddenly I was drilling a bunch of holes and filling them with insulation foam.”

There was just one tiny dilemma to consider as they got to work: Their landlord’s bedroom was directly beneath their new home studio. They decided to keep her in the loop as they renovated and do what they could to earn her favor, including revamping the building’s front yard and cleaning up the backyard, gratis. “She never has a problem with our sound,” says Kress. “There was only one time when I was literally blasting deep-bass dance music to hone in on a low-end sound, and she asked me to turn it down.”

Kress pays the bills through his work as a lighting designer and audio engineer for events throughout the city (including the Met Gala), but he also produces music for other artists and composes his own solo works. “I work with a lot of different artists who will come in here and actually do recordings,” he says. (Some have commented that the space feels a little tight.)

Alexandra, a freestyle singer, uses the closet to record voiceover clips and audition videos. “This is also the space that I asked her to marry me in,” says Kress. “We went out to dinner, and that night we ended up doing a freestyle, and I asked her to marry me in the middle of the song. It’s definitely impacted our relationship. It’s like, Oh, this is a space where we get to be childlike and creative with our work and we just get to be ourselves. ”

The Closet Turned Kid’s Bedroom

When the time came for Kissenia Florentino to transition her toddler son from a crib to a bed, she briefly considered splitting her 600-square-foot Bronx studio into two bedrooms with a temporary wall. But pretty quickly, she decided against it; she didn’t want to compromise the apartment’s sunlight or its communal space. That’s when she started to eye the walk-in closet near the apartment’s front entrance.

The closet has changed as her son has grown. When she first converted the space, which is 38.50 square feet, she kept the built-in shelving in place to store toys and stuffed animals, and installed the Ikea Trofast system under his toddler-sized bed to increase the room’s storage capacity. But now that her son is 9-years-old, the closet shelving is gone and he has a lofted twin bed (purchased from Walmart) with a desk underneath where he does his homework. The built-in ladder for the bed didn’t fit into the space, so Florentino bought a custom one traditionally used in RVs to replace it. “I found it by researching detachable ladder alternatives for bunk beds,” explains Florentino, who spent about $400 on the project. “I narrowed the search by looking for the exact height I needed. This ladder came up as an option.”

Though the closet bedroom is functional, privacy is a big issue for everyone , says Florentino, whose bed is down the hall from her son’s and separated from the living room by a sheer curtain. “My son actually has the most privacy because he’s off in his little corner by himself.” Florentino says she and her partner, Kim, try to be vocal about their boundaries and their movements. “We try to announce ourselves when we’re going toward each other’s spaces,” she says. Bedtime is also strictly enforced.

“Then we’re waiting for the actual sleep to come, so [intimacy] is not successful all the time,” she says.

The Closet Turned Home Office

When you’ve got two kids, even an abundance of space in Manhattan — three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and approximately 1,530 square feet — can feel a little tight at times. When Anna Shohet decided to give each of her two kids their own rooms, she and her husband, Mark, realized they’d have to stop using their Upper East Side apartment’s third bedroom as a home office . (Both Anna, who is a retail buyer, and Mark, who is in finance, frequently work from home.) Anna set up a desk for herself in their bedroom and contemplated putting a second desk for her husband in one of their three bathrooms. Then they noticed the living room walk-in closet, which is about 55 square feet.

“It was actually my husband who was like, ‘These shelves are already sort of set up as a desk,’” says Anna. They had been storing their printer and Wi-Fi router in the closet already, so the conversion to a home office wasn’t a huge stretch. The couple added a filing cabinet for paperwork storage and spent about $50 on a lamp and fan to make the space more comfortable. They also installed a handle on the interior of the closet door so he could close the door from the inside (and prevent their toddlers from Zoom-bombing his business calls). Because the shelving system stayed up, they ultimately decided to keep using some of it as was originally intended. The highest shelves hold luggage and other odds and ends that need to be put away.

Anna has been surprised to find that she’s a little jealous of her husband’s ‘cloffice.’ “I’m envious that I have to work out of our bedroom and he has this little sanctuary.”

The Closet Turned Podcast Studio

Nicaila Matthews Okome, host of the Side Hustle Pro podcast, lives in a 1,300-square-foot two-bedroom apartment in upper Westchester with her husband, Muoyo Okome, and their 4-year-old son and 7-month-old daughter. Her podcast studio and home office is technically the closet in her kids’ bedroom. Matthews loves it: “It’s better for audio not to have a bunch of echoes in a large room,” she says.

She used her kids’ closet, rather than her own, because “babies don’t need a full closet,” she says with a laugh. The closet itself is about four-by-seven-and-a-half feet. To help buffer the sound, she has a plush white rug and places a white-noise machine just outside the door while conducting interviews. She hasn’t had any complaints from neighbors since she moved into the apartment in 2022.

The studio, which cost about $1,000 to build out, features a narrow acrylic accent table in place of a desk, along with a ring light, webcam, microphone, and laptop stand. Velvet curtains right in front of the desk hide seagrass storage bins filled with podcasting equipment as well diapers and bottles. (To make up for the closet space they’ve lost, Matthews Okome makes use of the area under her son’s bed.)

Space is extremely limited, but she has filled the studio with books by some of her favorite Black female authors and put art on the wall, which serves as a backdrop to all of her video interviews. “Once that door closes, I truly do feel this sense of quiet,” she says. “It gives me an immediate sense of calm and focus and transports me to a higher vibrational energy where I can get work done.”

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7 Sage Green Nursery Ideas, So That at Least One Spot in Your House Feels Calm

I f there’s one universal concern that consumes new parents, it’s sleep—both your little one’s and your own. In an effort to help everyone catch one or two more z’s upon baby’s arrival, consider a sage green nursery. Color psychologist Tash Bradley once told us that green is a top choice for creating a relaxing environment because “biophilic shades mentally bring us closer to nature and harmony.” So when the nesting stage hits, determine whether you want a splash or top-to-bottom color with the help of these calming sage nurseries. (Psst: We've got kids' room inspiration , too). Then cross your fingers and toes for some semi-solid shut-eye.

The Sage Green Nursery Celebrating Mother Nature

A nature-inspired paint color was just the beginning when Sophie Ashby of Studio Ashby designed her daughter Gaia’s London nursery. She also brought in more literal takes on flora and fauna in the form of bold botanical upholstery, a painting of the South African mountains by local artist Anna van der Ploeg , and a blooming blown-glass chandelier.

The Sage Green Nursery With Just Enough Contrast

For the perfect complement to her son’s sage nursery, Australian designer Alessandra Smith simply looked across the color wheel. She landed on terracotta, which made its way onto the crib sheet, floor lamp, and play mat. Muddying up the red and green is what keeps the combo from shouting “Christmas.”

The Texture-on-Texture Sage Green Nursery

For photographer Shannon Oleksak, paneling has been a crucial character builder in her family’s Charleston, South Carolina, new build —you’ll spot it everywhere from the kitchen island to the primary bathroom. The latest place for it to make an appearance is in her son’s nursery, where it gives the sage green feature wall some added dimension. A woven bassinet, shades, and animal artwork help, too.

The Sage Green Nursery That Tricks the Eye

A more sophisticated take on the primary hues that dominate the children’s decor market? Sky blue, marigold, and pops of scarlet red, all against a sage green–as–neutral backdrop. Designer Katie Davis stuck to this softer palette for practical reasons as much as aesthetics; the Houston nursery is on the smaller side, so anything too intense would be overkill.

The Statement-Making Sage Green Nursery

In chunky stripe form, sage can be for maximalists, too. Rather than attempt to hang wallpaper to achieve her “quirky without being babyish” nursery vision (too time-consuming!), British mom Kitty Patterson went the paint route, pairing the soft color with the palest of blues.

The Sage Green Nursery That’s Not About the Walls

Joanna Landais, founder of Eklektik Studio , worked with the off-center window in this London nursery instead of against it, framing it in arched bookcases (one on the left, two on the right) and built-in closed storage for the inevitable explosion of toys. Although sage green only shows up on the doors and drawers, it steals the show thanks to ribbed fronts and oversize hardware.

The Sage Green Nursery That Divided and Conquered

Not only is a painted half-wall a stellar option for color commitment–phobes, it can also help create visual hierarchy. In this English nursery designed by Born & Bred Studio , the crib and freestanding cabinet (not pictured) are both painted similar shades of sage, encouraging them to fade somewhat into the background. Instead your eye is naturally drawn to the carved black fireplace and industrial floor-to-ceiling windows.