Homeschool Preschool Activities: Creative & Easy Ways to Make It Fun
There are so many homeschool preschool activities that can be enjoyed in a fun and relaxed way. If you’d like to easily make preschool at home engaging and exciting, you’re going to love these ideas, tips, and resources. From creative play to skill-building, I’ve got you covered with simple, hands-on learning ideas that can easily fit into your busy days.
Homeschooling preschool was one of the best experiences of our learn at home adventures. It was such a delightful time for all of five of my boys and myself. I’m so excited to share our favorite activities, printables, and ideas for making learning at home fun for your preschooler and you!
Discover simple, hands-on activities to spark creativity, learning, and fun for your little ones.

Top Homeschool Preschool Activities & Ideas
Homeschooling preschool doesn’t have to be stressful or overwhelming. That’s why I’m sharing these practical and creative ideas to make your preschool homeschool days both fun and effective! From setting up a flexible and enjoyable homeschool preschool routine to selecting budget-friendly supplies, I want to help you keep things simple and stress-free.
You’ll also find hands-on activities, STEM learning, story-based activities, and much more! Plus, I’ll share tips on how to tweak activities to work for you and your child. I’ll be adding to this list of some of the best ways that I’ve found to bring joy and excitement to your homeschool preschool experience!
As part of a 10 day series of Homeschooling Fun Through the Summer, I’ll be sharing one new post here each day that’s all about homeschool preschool activities. I’ll be adding even more than 10 but it’s a good start!
- Day 1: How to Create a Fun & Relaxed Homeschool Preschool Routine (with FREE editable and printable routine planning set)
- Day 2: Free Printable Homeschool Fun for Preschoolers Bucket List
- Day 3: Homeschool Preschool Supplies for The Best Activities (Free List)
- Dayr 4: Little Red Riding Hood Activities for Magical Learning Fun (Free)
- Day 5: Fun Preschool Themes: How To Use For Engaging Activities at Home (Free List)
- Day 6: Nursery Rhyme Activities: How To Make Your Homeschool Preschool Fun
- Day 7: Fairy Tale Activities For Preschool at Home That You’ll Love
- Day 8: Number Preschool Activities: How To Use For Basic Math Fun
- Day 9: Outdoor Preschool Activities: How To Enjoy At Home And Beyond
- Day 10: How to Enjoy Music and Movement Activities for Preschoolers
AND make sure to go to the bottom of this post and enter the amazing GIVEAWAY for $150 gift card! Ends June 20, 2025 so don’t dilly-dally!
Recommended Resources for Homeschool Preschool Activities
Explore more preschool learning activities, craft ideas, and homeschool resources. I have a variety of free printables and crafts that will make learning fun and relaxed.
- Number playdough mats
- Emotions playdough mats
- Color by Number Sets with fun themes like food, space, weather, fairy tale, circus, and lots more
- Color by Letter activities
- Sight words fun with memory game, color by sight words, and activities set
- Scavenger hunts for building observation skills with cool themes like letters, numbers, colors, and shapes
- Coloring pages with themes of ice cream, Dr. Seuss, tooth fairy, and more
You can find popular preschool themes featuring Winnie the Pooh, Dr. Seuss, and rubber ducks.
And you don’t have to spend a bunch of money to enjoy homeschool preschool activities! Here are some of our favorite frugal ways to make this time special:
- easy homemade playdough recipes like pumpkin, hot chocolate, and gingerbread
- DIY cloud dough (and this lavender recipe is lovely for a calming activity!)
- DIY sidewalk chalk paint
- slime fun with themes like space, ocean, and mermaid
- lots of frugal crafts that use common household materials like paper plates, coffee filters, and paper
Oh, and this Preschool Homeschool Fun in a Flash kit has print-and-go cards and ideas!
Ready to Add Some Enchantment to Your Preschool at Home?
If you like these homeschool preschool activities, you’ll love Preschool Enchantment!
This program is designed to make homeschooling preschool fun and stress-free while helping your little one grow through creative play, classic stories, and engaging activities. With 26 weeks of themed activities based on beloved nursery rhymes, fairy tales, and fables, Preschool Enchantment brings a sense of wonder and exploration into every day.
What’s Inside Preschool Enchantment?
- 26 Weeks of Themed Learning: Each week features a new story (like Little Red Riding Hood), with carefully crafted activities that cover letters, numbers, shapes, and colors—all while encouraging creativity and hands-on learning.
- Flexible & Relaxed: Designed to fit into your schedule and your child’s pace, this program is perfect for busy families who want a fun, stress-free homeschooling experience.
- Easy-to-Implement Activities: From crafts and coloring pages to simple STEM projects, the activities are designed to be quick to set up, with no extra stress for you!
Start with a FREE Week!
Ready to see how it works? Grab this FREE Little Red Riding Hood activity pack and dive into the fun! It’s a sneak peek of what’s included in Preschool Enchantment—perfect for getting your child excited about learning.
More Great Tips for Homeschool Moms
I’m joining forces with some of my friends to bring you effective and easy homeschool tips. Our goal is to empower you with the tools and confidence you need to make your homeschooling adventures shine.
In this 10 Days of Tips for Homeschool Moms series, you’ll find amazing ideas and resources on themes like:
- Teaching Homeschool Science Without the Overwhelm by Living Life and Learning
- Preparing your Child for Homeschool Kindergarten by Teaching with Faith
- Peaceful Home and Homeschool by Simple Living Mama
- Teaching your children using excellent children’s literature by The Train Up a Child Publishing
- Planning High School: Start to Finish by The Homeschool Breakroom
- Homeschool Methods: Which One is Right for your Family? By Katie’s Homeschool Cottage
- Homeschooling with Unit Studies by Heart and Soul Homeschooling
- Homeschool Preschool Activities by Rock Your Homeschool
- Self-Care Activities for Homeschool Moms by Julie Naturally
AND we’re doing a giveaway!
The Homeschooling Fun Through the Summer series is happening right now. For 10 days, each blogger will have a new tip, idea, or resource to help you plan your homeschool year.
I have partnered with an amazing group of bloggers, and we’re giving you a $150 Gift Card to your choice of Rainbow Resource or Amazon.
We want you to have the homeschool resources you need for the upcoming school year.
The giveaway starts Monday, June 9th and ends Friday June, 20th at 11:59pm EST. The winner will have 48 hours to respond to email to claim the prize. By entering this giveaway you will be added to the email lists of the participating bloggers. Please be sure to read the Terms & Conditions upon entering the giveaway. By entering the giveaway, you agree and acknowledge your understanding of the terms & conditions.