have any ideas what activities to do with a 3 year old at home?

Answer 1

Build a "fort", "castle", etc.
--get out a sheet or 2, tip the chairs on their sides, backs against each other the long way-legs out

Empty larger boxes (apple boxes and larger) can make wonderful "cars" "trains" "boats" and can be colored with crayons . -- Turn the box upside down, have an adult cut doors or windows. This makes a great place to play with dolls or cars .

Get out the sock bag of unmated socks. Slip them over the hands for a puppet show.

Making cookies or biscuits, the child can either help or watch the mixing part. Once the dough is mixed, allow the child to roll it out, shape it or cut it and put it on the pan.

"Music" or "Drums" can be really fun for a short period of time. Open the kitchen cupboards and let them use metal or plastic bowls or pans, turn them upside-down, allow a wooden or plastic spoon to use to tap them with -- making notice of high or low tones.

"Bowling" Get out the tall plastic glasses. Line them up across the room, porch or outdoor area. Use a soft ball, bean bag or small pillow to knock the "pins" down with.

Both boys and girls love to play "dress-up" and then act out their own "role" of fireman, dancer, Dr., sports fellow or favorite animal. More than one child together can keep this going for nearly an hour.

Mud is a #1 favorite plaything of 3 yr olds -- being a kid outside.

Keep in mind that 3 yr olds are yet to develop their "fine motor skills" (ability to use fingers for working with small items or scissors), so think of things they can do with their whole hand, arm, leg or body.

Answer 2

you can play educational games with a 3 yr old, read stories to him or her, teach them their abc's, spend one on one time would be a great chance if you have older kids. i have a 3 yr old at home, and these are some of the things i do with my son. his brother is in school so when he comes home we all play games together. good luck

Answer 3

Teach letters and numbers - not only to say them, but to identify them, too. Finger paint, use a paintbrush, markers, crayons, teach him to cut with scissors and use paste. Make puppets. Have him help you cook (he can help with pouring and mixing). Plant a garden, or a garden box on your window sill. Teach him to help take care of the house by doing little chores with you - folding clothes, sweeping and mopping with his own small mop and broom, scrub up messes, and wash dishes (believe it or not, kids that age love to help clean). Build towers and castles out of blocks - and then knock them down. Dance to music. Put together puzzles. Read, and read, and then read some more! Play ball. Get some of the Fisher Price skates and protective equipment, and teach him to skate. Ride a tricycle. Use the pots and pans as drums. Sing songs. Just have fun with them, because they grow up too fast!

Answer 4

i think u should let them paint or draw. maybe play with the pegs as it helps them with fine motor skill to hold a pen etc and strenthen hands. bake a cake with the child they like to do things like that mine did. Gardening is good to they like to help in the garden