The BEST Math and Literacy Learning Activities for Preschoolers

Here is a huge collection of our favorite math and literacy learning activities for preschoolers (3 and 4 year olds). So many ideas for hands-on learning and play!

Literacy Activities

Go on a Detective Alphabet Hunt – Hunt for letters with a magnifying glass, and then check them off on your list.

Alphabet Bingo Game – One of our favorites.

Alphabet Town – A learning through play activity, and great for kids who are just starting to learn letter sounds.

Four Alphabet Games – Using a simple homemade alphabet chart.

Help kids learn to spell their name with these 10 Simple Name Activities.

Letter “C” Activities – Crafts and activities with the letter C. (I meant to do all the letters, and stopped after C, S, and M – oops.)

Letter “S” Activities

Five Hands-on Alphabet Activities and Five More Hands-on Alphabet Activities – You can’t go wrong with any of these!

Math Activities

Sorting, Counting, and Graphing – This giant color graph is one of my favorite preschool activities ever!

Practice counting and more with a homemade board game.

Race to Fill the Cup – A fun counting game with dice.

Go on a Shape Hunt – Almost no prep required for this one.

Car Race Counting Game – Little Hot Wheels fans will enjoy this game.

6 Pattern Activities – Make pattern snakes, LEGO patterns, snack pattern, and more.

Here are five number activities for preschoolers using simple materials you have on hand. Simple and hands-on!

For more ideas, stop by my Preschool Pinterest Board!