Preschoolers like to make things with blocks and plastic building pieces. Check to make sure wood blocks are smooth and free of splinters. Poke holes in the bottoms of plastic margarine tubs. Have the children fill them with water and watch it dribble out. When these children play with water and sand, give them toys like egg beaters, watering cans, and squeeze bottles.
Preschoolers like to pretend.
They learn how to share, and it helps their imaginations grow. Set up a corner of a room like an ice cream store. You will need a table, clean ice cream containers, ice cream scoops, and cones made from paper. To make a pretend beach, you will need bathing suits, towels, sunglasses, a radio, and beach toys. To make a supermarket, gather empty food boxes and containers, play money, and toy shopping carts.