3 Transportation Activities For Preschoolers

Transportation and things that move are a highly interesting topic for toddlers. Fascinated by how things go and get us from place to place, children enjoy discovering more about cars, trains, planes, boats, trucks and other ways to get around through exciting transportation activities for preschoolers.

Why is transportation such a popular area of interest for preschoolers? This topic is part of their everyday lives. They may be driven or walk to preschool, have seen or ridden in a bus or train, and may have traveled in an airplane to go on vacation. Children have a natural interest in transportation as it is something they experience in the world around them.

1. I’m Going on a Trip…

       *During circle time, begin this game by saying, “I’m going on a trip by…” (i.e. train). The next child in the circle will continue the game by saying, “I’m going on a trip by train and airplane.” Each child will add another mode of transportation. See how many types of transportation you can name!

2. Red Light, Green Light

    *Create a green, yellow and red card to represent traffic signals. Ask preschoolers to walk around your classroom. Hold up the green card, saying “Green light.” Children must walk faster (without running). Next, show the yellow card and say, “Yellow light.” Children should walk in slow motion. Show the red card and say, “Red light.” Children must stop completely and stay still. Alternate the colors in random order!

3. Vacation Station

     *Set up a space for dramatic play by arranging chairs as if they were seats on a bus, plane or train. Add pretend food and trays, suitcases and clothing to recreate the travel atmosphere. Ask preschoolers to make tickets out of paper and use hole punchers to mark tickets as passengers board the vehicle.



published by : Nik Shima