11 Fun & Educational Activities for Nursery Class Kids

According to one of the most famous scientists, play is the highest form of research, and hands-on activities are the basis of learning in a nursery class. Many schools have now introduced numerous activities for nursery classes instead of pattern-based learning.

The reason is that each kid's learning aptitude is different, and activities allow them to explore areas of interest, which helps nurture long-term retention. That's why we have written down some of the easy activities for nursery class kids in India.

HOW ACTIVITIES HELP NURSERY KIDS

Do one thing: provide some clay to your child, and then notice them creating different things with it. It could be a rod or an irregular shape. Structured or Unstructured play, there is an ocean of learning waiting for your children, especially for kids aged 6. These formative years are necessary stepping stones for your kids' future education and the quality of their lives.

Let's make this a learning experience for your nursery kids at home with the list of activities we have provided in this article. We have created several activities for the nursery class to help you decide what best suits your child.

11 ACTIVITIES FOR NURSERY CLASS KIDS

In this list, we have included activities for nursery and kindergarten so that you can get ideas for kindergarten. Now, let's look at them one by one.

1. Tracing shapes

Tracing shapes is the first activity on the nursery class list. It is because, in the tracing shapes activity, your kid will be using different household items to draw shapes. For example, to create a rectangle, a pencil box will be required, and for a circle, a cup. You can provide your child with different household objects or upcycled toys to help them identify various shapes. Also, encourage your little kid to finger-paint.

Skills explored:-
1 ▪ Shape recognition
2 ▪ imagination

2. Sort and make patterns

In this activity, as a parent, you need to cut out some shapes of different colours and mix them. Ask your child first to differentiate the colours and then the shapes. This is a fun activity for kindergarten kids.

Skills explored:-
1 ▪ Colour and shape recognition

3. Connects the dots

Let's twist this connect-the-dots activity. You can use a sketch pen with 3 different colours to make evenly spaced dots. Ask your child to connect the dots by matching colours. Your kid can use a writing tool and finger paint.

Skills explored:-
1 ▪ Logical reasoning
2 ▪ Colour recognition

4. Sort the letters

Well before talking about this activity, I want to tell you that this is our favorite activity on the list of activities for nursery class. Let's look at a rainbow language adventure. Draw the rainbow on a sheet of paper. Now write letters and use the color of the rainbows. Now your task is to ask your child first to identify the colors of the rainbow and sort and place the letters by color. If your child is unable to identify the letter, then help them match by the colours.

Skills explored:-
1 ▪ Colour recognition
2 ▪ Letter recognition

5. Trace along

Draw different types of lines, such as straight and zig-zag, spaced adequately on a sheet of paper. Give your child yarns of various colours and glue. Please encourage them to stick to the lines. Based on your child's age, you can give them different patterns and shapes.

Skills explored:-
1 ▪ Concentration
2 ▪ Pre-writing

6. Hand and feet painting

In this activity, a lot of paint will be used, so your children may get dirty and put colour on their shirts. So you need to buy some of the best outdoor activity clothing first. Once you have bought it, give your child some paints and paper, and do not stop them from making prints with their hands and feet. Once it is dry, they can create characters with their prints. It could be a footprinted rabbit.

Skills explored:-
1 ▪ Imagination
2 ▪ Creativity

7. Make your music

How about using claps, utensils, and a box filled with dals to create different sounds? Use or stamp your feet to add some more music to this. Please encourage your child and let them make the sound they want to play. You can instruct them to be soft, loud, and stop. This is one of the best hands-on activities for kindergarten.

Skills explored:-
1 ▪ Listening
2 ▪ Creativity

8. Collage time

Collect all the different materials at your home that your kid can use to create a collage—for example, leaves, newspaper cuttings, pieces of cloth, etc. Sit with your child and help them make a collage on a sheet of paper.

Skills explored:-
1 ▪ Coordination
2 ▪ Creativity

9. No fire cooking

This is one of the unique nursery activity ideas. Some recipes are easy to make, like salads and sandwiches. You can choose the ingredients, and together with your child, you can make something yummy. Don't forget to wear the appropriate attire for your child and yourself; otherwise, you both will get dirty while making something yummy.

Now let your child explore the texture of different ingredients and be careful with the chillies and spices. Also, for precaution, wear your kid's and your own apparel. If you don't have one, could you buy one before this activity?

Skills explored:-
1 ▪ Sensory

10. Yoga

Now is the time to stretch, and yoga is best for it. Just do some simple asanas with your child. Do not pace; let them do it at their own pace. This is one of the best physical activities for nursery class kids.

Skills explored:-
1 ▪ Coordination
2 ▪ Observation

11. Fingerprint numbers

Now dip your finger in the paint and fill in the numbers with colours. Write only one number at a time. Based on your child's age, you can include the numbers they are learning to recognise and remember.

Skills explored:-
1 ▪ Number Identification

WHAT CAN A CHILD LEARN THROUGH NURSERY ACTIVITIES?

Learning through activities goes a long way toward reinforcing everyday learning for kids (1). Children explore independently and through structured play in these activities. However, before you begin, make sure you have all your kids' essentials, as these activities help them learn and understand complex concepts more simply.

For example, when they stamp using a fingerprint, it helps them understand numbers and their patterns. In this article, you have got the idea for an activity for a nursery or kindergarten class; now you can pick any activity you think will be good for your kid. Let your child do the activity and learn at the same time.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

1. Learning: Learning based on activities goes a long way in reinforcing everyday learning for kids.
2. Self Exploration: Through these activities, kids explore through independent exploration and structured play.
3. Understanding Complex Concepts: It helps them to learn and understand complex concepts more simply.

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