Pre k fun activities: 10 Easy Preschool Activities Using Supplies You Already Have

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Awesome Activity Ideas for Preschoolers

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The preschool years are a time of non-stop fun and learning.

The moments you get to spend with your children, getting your hands dirty or playing games, are priceless and will benefit them forever!

This post is a special collection, made just for parents, so that you have a new set of ideas to try out at home to keep the learning fun and fresh.

I reached out to some of the most influential parenting and educational bloggers and asked them each to share one of their favourite activities for preschoolers, that is both packed with fun and educational at the same time.

Here are their answers and they’re all as creative and varied as I expected.

Choose from this list of the best games and activities to develop your child’s:

  • fine motor and gross motor skills
  • body awareness
  • sensory integration
  • creativity
  • memory
  • emotional intelligence
  • language
  • visual perception
  • listening skills
  • problem-solving skills
  • and more!

Ice-Melting Fun

One of my favourite preschool activities (oh boy, I have so many favourites!!) is an ice-melting activity that has kids melting a block of ice with salt and water with tools and instruments like tweezers, pâté knives, turkey basters, spoons, etc.

You simply freeze lots of small objects in a block of ice and let the kids work away at melting the ice to extract the objects. You can choose from so many themes.

A few of our favourites are: freeze plastic dinosaurs in a block of ice for a “dino dig,” freeze plastic fish, marine life and seashells in a block of ice for a “frozen ocean dig” or freeze plastic gems and jewels in a block of ice for “diamond dig.”

Another favourite is to freeze various items in a rubber glove filled with water like we did for our Haunted Halloween Hands and our Elsa’s Frozen Hands activity.

Above, you can see a photo of my daycare children hard at work melting Elsa’s frozen hands to get to the treasures frozen inside.

Here are links to some of the ice melting experiments we’ve done here:

Elsa’s Frozen Hands: https://happyhooligans.ca/melting-elsas-frozen-hands-activity/

Dino Dig: https://happyhooligans.ca/melting-ice-with-salt-and-water/

Haunted Halloween Hands: https://happyhooligans. ca/melting-elsas-frozen-hands-activity/

Jackie – https://happyhooligans.ca/

Crafts

One of our favorite things to do when my daughter was younger was to get on the floor and do crafts.

I would make periodic trips to the dollar store and stock up on poster paper, stickers, pompoms, pipe cleaners, glitter glue, poster paint, pencils, erasers, tiny notebooks, felt sheets, sticky notes, crinkle paper rolls, paper plates and cups, plastic spoons, balloons, cupcake wrappers, googly eyes, tissue paper, foam stickers, yarn, aluminium foil and anything at all that could fit in our crafts drawers.

I would also periodically Google for “dollar store crafts for kids” and look on Pinterest to keep my head full of ideas.

Whenever we had some time, I would pull out a few supplies and we would craft away. Or, I would ask her to “pick a drawer” to craft from (we have a colorful set of drawers to keep our craft supplies in) and she would get so excited!

Most of our “crafts” ended in the trash at cleanup time, and a few on her wall (which she still cherishes, even after 5+ years!), but making Pinterest-worthy crafts was never the goal.

We just both liked doing stuff with our hands and that was a great way to spend time together, creatively exploring with whatever material we had at hand, and jabbering or giggling away throughout the process.

She is 10 now, and even to this day, “doing crafts” is one of her favorite ways to spend her free time. I join her when I can, and at other times she is happy to do it on her own. It’s been a great outlet for both connecting and de-stressing – for both of us!

Sumitha – https://afineparent.com/

Letter Memory Game

We like to take matching capital and lowercase plastic letters and hide them under upsidedown cups in an array. We do about 8 letters at a time for a total of 16 cups.

The children can then play memory, lifting up two cups at a time and peeking underneath to find if their letters are a match. It’s a fun way to practice letter recognition and includes some fine motor skills as well.

Amy – https://planningplaytime. com/

Sensory Wall Mosaic Art

Sensory Wall Mosaic art is my favorite kids’ activity for this age range. It’s a great way to explore colors, textures, and shapes. It also makes a great collaborative project.

You can find more details here: https://www.mamasmiles.com/sensory-wall-mosaic-art/

Maryanne – https://www.mamasmiles.com/

Fill the Square

Make a square on the ground using duct tape. Set blocks or Duplo Lego bricks next to the square and invite your child to fill the square using the blocks.

It can be challenging because you have to find pieces that fit, like a puzzle.

Angela – https://teachingmama.org/

Play Dough

Play dough is probably our go-to activity for when we are busy and I need a breather.

Play dough is a very affordable option for kids that is extremely versatile. You can even make it at home with just a few common household items.

Play dough can be adapted to meet the child wherever they are developmentally, with just a little bit of creativity. Play dough is a fantastic way to incorporate any topic you want to work with your child on while having fun.

I discuss a couple different ways play dough challenges kids here.

You can check out some of my cool play dough mats on my website store!

Stephanie – http://parentingchaos.com/

Golf Tees and Pom Poms

Golf tees and pom poms are some of my favourite “OT tools”! Fine motor fun with busy fingers!

Here we are making a birthday cake 

 and adding some candles using our “pinchy fingers” to insert the golf tees into cardboard and adding mini pom poms on top. The kids love blowing the pom poms off too after singing Happy Birthday!

Cindy – https://www.yourkidsot.com/

Feelings Games

One of my favourite ways to help preschoolers develop emotional intelligence is through playing simple games that help them recognise different feelings.

For example, we might show a face, make a pose, draw a picture, or choose a colour that represents different emotions such as sadness, happiness, anger, loneliness, or jealousy.

As children learn to name and identify different emotions, they are able to recognise these emotions in themselves and others.

Chelsea – http://www.momentsaday.com/

Language Play

Preschoolers need lots of opportunities to play with language to build their phonological awareness. One of the best ways to do this is through lots of back and forth conversations. The other way is through reading aloud to them and talking about the books.

A few of my favorites for building phonological awareness include The Rhyming Dust Bunnies by Jan Thomas and Frog on a Log by Kes Gray.

Jodie – https://growingbookbybook.com

Sticker Activities

I love quick activities with stickers. Match the foam stickers, trace them and match the outlines, or cut them in half to complete each shape for an extra challenge.

Visit The Activity Mom for a free printable to get started – https://activity-mom.com/2014/05/sticker-puzzles/

Nicole – https://activity-mom. com/

Paint with Spaghetti Brooms

My favorite activity is “Paint with spaghetti brooms”

This activity blends sensory and art into one and kids love that! It is such a sensory and visual treat.

Suja – http://www.funlittles.com/

Handprint Art

One of my favourite arts and crafts activities for preschool kids is creating handprint art. It’s great to get kids creating and using their imagination and there are so many different things you can add to a printed handprint.

In fact, we recently shared a fantastic piece of handprint art. It’s a fire truck and quite simple to make.

Handprint art is a great sensory activity for young ones, inspires creativity and can be a great conversation starter and means to get kids talking and practicing language skills as they chat about their art.

Painting can give little ones a real sense of accomplishment and is a simple and fun task. I hope you enjoy this fun fire truck painting idea.   https://www.theinspirationedit.com/preschool-fire-truck-craft-handprint-art/

Angela – https://www.theinspirationedit.com/

Farm Themed Yoga

Farm themed yoga is the perfect way to include gross motor skills and body awareness into your farm unit.

Kids get to learn about farm animals as they move their bodies just like the animals on the farm! https://www.pinkoatmeal.com/farm-yoga/

Chanda – https://www.pinkoatmeal.com/

Invitations to Play

My favorite activities for preschoolers are invitations to play. I like to set up a tray with playdough and add other elements for them to play with. These usually have a theme of some sort.

Recently we did something similar called Spaghetti Bead Towers. This is a great activity for fine motor skills.

I put the playdough in the center of the tray and an assortment of beads in the compartments around the tray. Then I added dry spaghetti noodles to the playdough.

I had my preschooler add the beads to those noodles to create towers. You could even ask the child to thread them on in a pattern to make it more challenging.

Heather – http://www.glitteronadime.com/

Scavenger Hunts

I absolutely love scavenger hunts! You can do them indoors or outdoors, they can be easily tailored to any season or subject, and children of all ages can participate.

There are so many things that children learn while searching for objects included in a scavenger hunt. They learn to pay attention to the world around them and use their memories to recall where they may have seen specific items in the past.

Scavenger hunts are perfect opportunities to reinforce basic skills such as colors and shapes or letter recognition. They also encourage children to get up and move! Here is a link to download my free Autumn scavenger hunt pdf (shown in the pic above)! 

Erin – http://preschoolponderings.blogspot.com/

Matching Pairs Memory Game

A simple but engaging little activity that Adam and I have kept going back to is a Matching Pairs Memory Game.

It’s great because it challenges him to be focused and stretch his memory muscle, both of which are super beneficial to overall cognitive development.

There is even an element of strategy in how you pick the cards, which keeps the game fun as the child gets older. It is quick and difficulty can easily be adjusted by increasing or reducing the number of pairs on the table.

It can be played as single player or competitive. We like to also take the opportunity to talk about the pictures on the cards, to develop vocabulary and help memorization.

Emil – https://www.adam-mila.com/

Pinecone Owls

I think for this time of year it would have to be these Pinecone Owls – they are super simple to make, look great, but even better are incredibly tactile.

Such a fabulous contrast between the soft cotton wool and the almost prickly pine cone! Great for fine motor skills too! https://www.redtedart.com/pine-cone-crafts-snowy-owls/

Maggy – https://www. redtedart.com/

Dessert Pizzas

I love to make dessert pizzas with preschoolers. The thought of making a cookie crust and adding all kinds of yummy toppings gets preschoolers smiling and their mouths watering. Mine too! This activity can be done as a group or one-on-one with mom or grandma.

It is an excellent activity because of how easy it is to create a dessert pizza. All you need is a premade sugar cookie tube rolled out onto a pizza pan lightly sprayed with cooking oil. Cook the dough and let cool completely. Slice up the pizza and give each child a slice.

The “sauce” can be icing, jam, chocolate sauce, or flavored cream cheese. Then add any toppings you like. This can include fruits, chocolate candy pieces, sprinkles and gummy candies. A preschooler can help in every aspect of this delicious treat.

Use dessert pizza for almost any theme you are teaching, including making shapes out of the dough with cookie cutters, using toppings to make a face for a unit on “I am Special. ” Try a Christmas tree shaped cookie dough or an Easter egg shape dough. The possibilities are endless!

Baking with preschoolers covers a multitude of lessons, including learning to listen, following directions, working on fine and gross motor skills, and creativity.

Denise – https://grandmateachesme.com/

Slime

One of our all-time favorite activities to do with children is to make slime. Not only is it really easy to make with items you probably already have at home but it is also so simple to customize each batch to your child’s interests!

Some of our favorite recipes are making scented slime and slime with texture like Pom Pom slime. But you can add glitter for children that love sparkle, color dye to match their favorite color or scents like lavender to help create a calming and anxiety-reducing effect while they play.

The benefits of slime are numerous and pretty extraordinary for such a simple activity. Making the slime helps develop fine motor skills as well as developing listening and problem-solving skills.

It can also help create a fun learning experience as they experiment and use scientific processing to explore different ingredients.

Playing with the slime is also fantastic for fine motor skills and is the perfect sensory activity. Not only do they experience touch but if you make your slime scented, colored and textured you are adding a whole new level of sensory experience.

Kirsty – https://merakimother.com/

Completing Drawing Prompts With Crafts

A popular activity in preschool is to give the children a drawing prompt of anything they want and then let them complete the picture with any craft materials they have at hand.

I usually ask them what they want to make this time and draw it on the spot, but if more than two children start asking for the same drawing prompt, then I make a “master one” and photocopy it for everyone to save time.

For anyone who wants to do this without having to draw the prompts, I have a few drawing prompts available on my website – a set of incomplete animal drawings and a Christmas themed set.

Both sets of printables are free to download as PDFs and I will add more from time to time since the children always come up with new ideas (unicorn requests seem to be very popular at the moment).

Rodrigo – https://boxofideas.uk/

Invitations to Play

I love invitation to play activities where preschoolers can freely express their imagination. Their creative minds can come up with the most amazing and unexpected ideas!

I did one such activity with my three-year-old daughter. We called it the Christmas tree decoration party. For this one, we made creative use of aluminium foil as the wrapping base for a cardboard Christmas tree and let my daughter loose on it for decoration. Check out the amazing outcome in our post.

This is also a fun activity to help develop fine motor and scissor skills in preschoolers. Here is the link to the post: https://www.thejoysharing.com/2017/11/aluminum-foil-christmas-tree-ornaments.html

Shikha – https://www. thejoysharing.com/

Body Bridges

One of our favorite activities for preschoolers is called Body Bridges. In this fun activity, kids use their bodies to create “bridges” for toy cars by moving into different positions. We’ve tried plank pose, downward dog, crab walk position, and more!

This gross motor activity is great for building core strength, shoulder and wrist stability, and hand strength!

Claire and Lauren – https://theinspiredtreehouse.com/

Sorting Box Play

I am fortunate to be able to spend my days learning through play with my students who are ages three to five. One of the biggest challenges for me as a teacher is to come up with things that my students can explore all by themselves. Whatever I choose has to be simple to prepare and yet bring value to the learning process.

A recent favorite activity of our students is our sorting box. We change up our sorting box all the time to keep the process interesting. To prepare this simple matching game, we fill one compartment with colorful loose parts and then put matching colored stickers in the other compartments.

The children sort the colorful loose parts by matching them to the colorful dots. Super simple but lots of learning going on!

Deborah – https://teachpreschool.org/

Letter Crafts

Preschool is a wonderful age to do letter crafts and activities. It’s a great time to encourage early literacy by helping them discover letters and their sounds in fun and creative ways. For a number of years, I hosted the 31 Days of ABC, a collection of letter activities and crafts from bloggers all over the web.

Letter crafts don’t have to involve a lot of prep work or materials. In fact, some of my favorites involve using found materials from nature. And, they are easy to adapt to other languages, which is important in our bilingual household. For example, Q can be for “Question” or “¿Qué?” in this easy craft that encourages investigation.

Here is a roundup of some of our favorite letters crafts and activities for preschool: https://alldonemonkey.com/2018/05/01/favorite-letter-crafts-and-activities-for-preschool/

Leanna – https://alldonemonkey.com/

Playdough

My favourite activity for preschoolers would be playdough. A great, big batch of homemade playdough does the trick!

Playing with playdough can help a preschooler build many skills without even realising. The cutters and gizmos that come with playdough in the shops are fun to use, but my most effective activities come from using just the dough on its own.

You can work on coordination skills by squishing the dough into one big ball, pounding it flat, and/or rolling it out on the table using both hands to make a sausage. Rolling small balls between both hands is also great for bilateral coordination.

Working with playdough also strengthens the muscles of the hands, and if you use the fingers to roll little balls, you are working on fine motor
skills as well.

I outline some of the benefits of playdough activities on this page of my site – https://www.ot-mom-learning-activities.com/playdough-activities.html – and I also have a great homemade playdough recipe:

I usually spend some time playing with my kids with just the playdough, seeing what we can make together. Then once we have done lots of bilateral and fine motor work, I let them play with the cutters, rollers and other playdough toys – usually keeps them entertained for ages!

Tracey – https://www.ot-mom-learning-activities.com/

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Free Preschool Activities, Printables and Games –

Preschool is a child’s introduction to learning and there it is the perfect opportunity to build a love for learning. There are no boring worksheets here! Only exciting, hands-on preschool activities! You’ll find free preschool games, free printable preschool worksheets, and printable preschool activities to create a preschool curriculum free of charge and more to make learning fun!

No matter if you are teaching virtual preschool, 5-day preschool, 3-day preschool or another preschool schedule these free preschool printable and activities will make a great fit in your preschool lesson plans throughout the year. You can also use many of these printable activities for toddlers.

Preschool introduces a lot of skills, but it is super important to keep learning fun! And active!

Learning through games, activities and pretend play is the best way to learning during the preschool years.

Choose below to go directly to a specific skill. You’ll find preschool learning activities to go with all your favorite preschool themes.

  • Alphabet
  • Rhyming
  • Colors
  • Matching
  • Sorting
  • Counting
  • Graphing
  • Patterns
  • 2D Shapes
  • Fine Motor
  • Gross Motor
  • S.T.E.A.M.
  • Sensory
  • Emotions

Preschool Letter Activities to Teach the Alphabet

These preschool alphabet activities are perfect no matter what stage of learning the alphabet your preschoolers are at! Literacy activities for preschoolers are so much more fun when they are hands-on games. Start their literacy skills right and learn letters, rhyming and more!

Hands-On Preschool Alphabet Activities and Printables

Preschool Alphabet Spin & Stamp Worksheets

Printable Alphabet Matching Games for Preschoolers

More Alphabet Activities for Preschool

More Literacy Activities

  • Goodnight Moon Themed Rhyming
  • Nursery Rhyme Activities
  • Hey Diddle, Diddle Pretend Play Set
  • Pre-K Sight Words Worksheets

Color Activities and Preschool Learning Games

Color Poster Sets for Preschool

  • Farm Theme Color Posters and I Spy
  • Spring Theme Color Posters and I Spy
  • Valentine’s Day Color Posters and I Spy
  • Fall Scarecrow Color Posters and I Spy
  • Summer Color Posters and I Spy

Color Games for Preschoolers

  • Paw Print Color Matching Game
  • Fishbowl Color Matching Game
  • Winter Color Graphing
  • Colored Shoe Graphing for ‘Pete the Cat’
  • Magnifying Glass Color Searching
  • Rainbow Bear Spinner Game
  • Rainbow Bear Graphing
  • Color Sorting
  • Flower Color Graphing Game
  • Color Matching Pom Poms
  • Fall Leaves Color Pack
  • Color Matching Busy Bag

Non-Printable Color Activities for Preschool

  • Paint Chip Color Scavenger Hunt
  • Fine Motor Color Sorting
  • Color Mixing Science Activity
  • 15+ Rainbow Crafts
  • Animal Counters Sorting Tray
  • Color Sorting Castle
  • Color Matching Fine Motor Activity
  • St. Patrick’s Day Color Scavenger Hunt

Matching Activities for Preschoolers

  • Fruit Themed Matching Games
  • MORE Fruit Themed Sorting and Matching
  • Arctic Animal Sensory Bin
  • Rainforest Animal Matching
  • 3 Forest Animal Matching
  • Ocean Animal Matching
  • Animal Paw Paw Print Matching
  • Fishing Color Matching
  • Fall Theme Matching Board Game
  • Community Helpers Matching
  • Adorable Food Board Game
  • Fruit and Vegetables Matching Sensory Bin
  • Pet Themed Board Game
  • Christmas Tree Matching
  • Transportation Dominoes
  • Winter Math Matching
  • Easter Egg Sensory Bin
  • Transportation Themed Matching
  • Coin Matching Game
  • DIY Star Matching Games

Preschool Sorting Activities

  • Farm Animal Sensory Bin
  • Fruit Matching and Sorting
  • Color Sorting Fine Motor
  • Forest Biome Sorting
  • Animal Counters Sorting Activity
  • Button Sorting Activity
  • Color Sorting Mats and Games
  • Alphabet Sorting Game

Math Activities for Preschoolers

  • DUPLO Number Mats
  • Color by Number
  • St. Patrick’s Day Counting Board Game
  • Construction Theme Counting Board Game Numbers 1-5
  • Rainbow Theme Counting Board Game Numbers 6-10
  • Valentine’s Day Counting Envelopes
  • Forest Animal Counting Mats
  • Snowman Number Tracing Worksheets
  • Christmas Counting Cover Up! Games

Counting Number Posters for Preschool

  • Farm Animal Number Posters
  • Spring Flower Number Posters
  • Penguin Number Posters
  • Valentine’s Day Raining Hearts Number Posters
  • Pumpkin Theme Number Posters
  • Finger Counting Number Posters
  • Summer Crab Number Counting Posters
  • Christmas Number Posters and Counting Cards
  • School Bus Number Posters

Mini Eraser Counting Grids for Preschoolers

  • Star Mini Eraser Counting Grids
  • Candy Corn Mini Eraser Counting
  • Conversation Heart Mini Eraser Counting Grids
  • Pizza Counting Grids {English and Spanish}
  • Gumball Counting Grids {English and Spanish}
  • Dragons and Tacos Counting Grids {English and Spanish}
  • Easter Egg Counting Grids
  • Unicorn Counting Grids {English and Spanish}
  • Snowman Counting Grids
  • Apple Counting Grids
  • Forest Animal Counting Grids
  • Mushroom Theme Counting Grids
  • Fall Leaf Mini Eraser Counting Grids
  • Cupcake Counting Grids
  • Groovy Buttons Counting Grids for Pete the Cat
  • Chocolate Chip Counting Grids
  • Pumpkin Counting
  • Leaf Counting Grids
  • Dinosaur Counting Grids
  • Ocean Animal Counting Grids
  • Pot of Gold Counting Grids for St. Patrick’s Day

Counting Cards for 1-10

  • Ladybug Counting Cards
  • Monkey and Banana Counting Cards
  • Sock Monkey and Fall Leaf Counting Cards
  • Baa, Baa Black Sheep
  • Baby Chick Farm Animal Counting Cards
  • Dog Bones
  • LEGO Counting
  • Button Counting
  • Watermelon Counting Cards
Winter and Valentine’s Day Counting Cards
  • Christmas Tree Lights
  • Winter Mitten Pom Poms
  • Hot Cocoa and Marshmallows
  • Peppermint Candy
  • Conversation Heart
Fall Theme Counting Cards
  • Pumpkins
  • Candy Corn
  • Squirrel and Acorn Counting Cards
  • Spider Webs
  • Sunflower Counting Cards

Play Dough Number Mats for Counting

Themed Number Mats for Preschool Math

  • Snap Cube Number Mats
  • Tree Number Mats 1-10 | Tree Number Mats 1-10 Spanish
  • Pirate 1-10 | Pirate 11-20
  • Sunflower 1-10 | Sunflower 11-20
  • Conversation Hearts 1-10 | Conversation Hearts 11-20
  • Valentine Ten-Frames 1-10
  • Fall Candy Jar 1-10 | Fall Candy Jar 11-20
  • Christmas Trees 1-10
  • Cookies 1-10
  • Penguins 1-10
  • Marshmallow Mats 1-10 | Marshmallow Mats 11-20
  • Basketball Mini Eraser Counting Mats
  • Space Rocket Mini Eraser Counting Mats
  • Restaurant French Fry Mini Eraser Counting Mats

Math Dice Games for Counting

More Roll and Count Math Games
  • Apple Tree
  • Unicorn
  • Farm Animal
  • Crayon Box
  • Rainy Day
  • Flower Pot
  • St. Patrick’s Day
  • Lucky Marshmallow
  • Valentine’s Snail
  • Seashells
  • Watermelon
  • Turkey Feathers
  • Spider Web
  • Candy Jar
  • Christmas Tree Lights
  • Snowflake
  • Gingerbread

Themed Counting Activities

  • Fruit Themed Counting Games
  • 7 Number Recognition Card Games
  • Bakery Pretend Play Printables for Counting
  • Silly Monsters Mini Counting Pack
  • “How Many Cows on the Farm?” Snack & Math Game
  • Construction Theme Counting to 5 Board Game
  • Back-to-School Counting Puzzles
  • Transportation Theme Counting Pack
  • Fall Emergent Reader Counting Book
  • Winter Counting Puzzles
  • Christmas Counting Sensory Bin Matching Game
  • Easter Egg Number Recognition Puzzles
  • Bee Theme I Spy Counting Activity

Hands-On Preschool Counting Activities

  • Apple Tree Fingerprint Activity
  • Falling Star Counting Game
  • Ocean Animal Clip Cards
  • Mitten Counting Game
  • Snowball Counting
  • Valentine’s Board Game
  • Valentine’s Day Math Games

Graphing Activities for Preschool

  • Winter Color Graphing
  • Colored Shoe Graphing (Great for Pete the Cat!)
  • Australian Animal Graphing
  • Fidget Spinner 2D Shapes
  • Bug Graphing
  • Car Graphing on a Bubble Road
  • Donut Theme
  • Superhero Theme Dice Graphing Activity
  • Valentine Cupcake Theme
  • Rainbow Bear Color Graphing
  • Fall Leaf Activity
  • Forest Animals
  • DIY Flower Graph
  • Farm Animal Theme

Pattern Activities

  • 4 Levels of Differentiated Fruit Themed Patterns
  • Fall Fine Motor Patterns
  • Leaf Patterns (Great for real leaves or fake leaves)
  • Ice Cream Cone Patterns
  • Create Your Own Rainbow Patterns

Shape Activities for Preschoolers

Hands-on shape recognition games and activities to teach shapes in your early learning program. Use these educational games in your day program or preschool homeschooling activities.

Shape Poster Sets and I Spy Games

  • Apple Theme 2D Shape Posters and I Spy
  • Solar System Space Shape Posters and I Spy
  • Summer Lemonade Shape Posters and I Spy
  • Pumpkin Theme Shape Posters and I Spy
  • Dinosaur Shape Posters and I Spy
  • Garden Theme Shape Posters and I Spy
  • Flower Theme Shape Posters and I Spy
  • Valentine’s Day Shape Posters and I Spy
  • Snowman Shape Posters and I Spy
  • American Flag Shape Matching
  • Cactus Matching Game
  • Apple 2D Shape Matching Game
  • Shape Matching Games
  • Silly Shapes
  • Pumpkin Shape Matching Game for Fall
  • Penguin Matching Game for 2D Shapes
  • 2D Shape Mini Pack
  • 2D Shape Play Dough Mats
  • Shape I Spy Counting Mat
  • Dog House Shape Spinner Game
  • Snow Shapes with Penguin Shapes
  • Winter 2D BINGO Games
  • Christmas 2D Play Dough Mats
  • Gingerbread Shape Games and Activities
  • Snowman 2D Play Dough Mats
  • 2D Shape Winter Theme Fine Motor Mats
  • Exploring Shapes with Play Dough Imprints
  • 3D Shapes with Pipe Cleaners

More Shape Activities

Fine Motor Learning Activities for Preschool

  • Decorate-a-Pumpkin Fine Motor Craft
  • Frog Life Cycle Fine Motor Craft
  • School Theme Play Dough Mats
  • Valentine Snap Cube Mats
  • Earth Day Snap Cube Mats
  • Uppercase Letter Snap Cube Mats
  • Lowercase Letter Snap Cube Mats
  • Numbers 1-10 Snap Cube Mats

Fine Motor Pattern Block Activities

  • Forest Animal Pattern Block Mats
  • Ocean Animal Pattern Block Mats
  • Farm Animal Pattern Block Mats
  • Zoo Animal Pattern Block Mats
More Preschool Learning with Pattern Blocks
  • Lowercase Letter Pattern Block Mats
  • Uppercase Letter Pattern Block Mats
  • Pattern Block Building Challenge
  • EASY Pattern Block Sensory Bag
  • Pattern Block Task Cards

Gross Motor Activities for Preschool

  • Pet Theme Brain Break Dice
  • Fall Theme Brain Break Dice
  • Winter Theme Brain Break Dice
  • Moving My Body Brain Break Dice
  • Insect Gross Motor Dice
  • Weather Gross Motor Dice
  • Five Little Ducks Gross Motor Counting Games
  • Transportation Theme Gross Motor Game
  • “Jack, Be Nimble” Counting Gross Motor Game
  • Animal Gross Motor Game
  • Paper Plate Tennis Game
  • Valentine’s Day Gross Motor Dice

Preschool STEM Activities

  • Making Music with Bottles
  • “Is it Magnetic?”
  • Quantity Investigation
  • Pumpkin STEM Investigation for Preschool
  • Density Investigation for Preschool
  • Ocean Currents Investigation
  • Germinating Seeds in a Bag
  • Sink or Float Experiment
  • Spring Flower STEM Investigation
  • Tin Can Telephone
  • Magic Milk Science Experiment
  • Candy Rainbow
  • Walking Water Rainbow Science Experiment
  • Color Mixing Ice
  • Galaxy Slime
  • Borax Crystals Clover
  • How to Grow Borax Crystals
  • No-leak Magic Bag Experiment

Reaction Science Experiments

  • Magic Glitter Science Experiment
  • Play Dough Volcano
  • Fireworks Kitchen Science
  • Chemical Reactions Baking Soda and Vinegar Experiment with Printable
  • Fizzy Easter Eggs
  • Snow Volcano Experiment
  • Apple Volcano Experiment
  • Soda and Pop Rocks Science Experiment
  • Rainbow Soda and Mentos Science Experiment
  • Soda and Mentos Science Experiment

Life Cycle Activities for Preschool

  • Frog Life Cycle Play Dough Mats
  • Frog Life Cycle Fold-Up Book
  • Butterfly Life Cycle Board Game
Preschool Science Themes and Activities
  • Forest Biome Sorting
  • Rainforest Animal Matching Game
  • Rainforest Animal BINGO Game
  • Arctic Animal Matching Games
  • Exploring Weight on the Farm
  • Arctic Animal Posters and I Spy

Art for Preschoolers

Process Art Activities for Preschoolers

  • Glitter Mono-printing
  • Bouncy Ball Painting for St. Patrick’s Day
  • Bouncy Ball Painting Rainbow Theme
  • Bouncy Ball Painting Space Galaxy Theme
  • 4th of July Patriotic Bouncy Ball Painting
  • Color Mixing Bouncy Ball Painting
  • Four Seasons Tree Collage

Homemade DIY Paint and Art Materials for Preschoolers

  • Homemade Finger Paint Recipe
  • Homemade Glow in the Dark Paint Recipe
  • Edible Paint for Kids
  • Edible Play Dough
  • Easy Homemade Play Dough Recipe

Seasonal Art for Preschoolers

Summer Theme Art Activities for Preschoolers
  • Orange Printing Summer Painting
  • Lemon Printing Summer Painting
Spring Theme Art Activities for Preschoolers
  • Bouncy Ball Rainbow Painting
  • Easter Egg Salt Painting
  • Easter Egg Cookie Cutter Painting
Winter Theme Art Activities for Preschoolers
  • Snow Painting
  • Snow Spray Paint
  • Toilet Paper Roll Snowman Painting
Fall Theme Art Activities for Preschoolers
  • Mess Free Painting: Pumpkin
  • Mess Free Painting: Fall Leaf
  • Mess Free Painting: Apple
  • Painting with Gloop (Ooblek)
  • Fall Theme Leaf Marble Painting
  • Fall Leaf Salt Painting
  • Fall Tree Salt Painting
  • Black Glue Acorn Fine Motor Art
  • Turkey Salt Painting for Thanksgiving
More STEAM Investigations

Preschool Sensory Activities

Sensory Bins for Toddlers and Preschoolers

  • Apple Themed Sensory Bin
  • Popcorn Sensory Bin
  • Ocean Theme Sensory Bin
  • Alphabet Sensory Bin
  • Life Cycle of a Honey Bee
  • Frog Habitat Sensory Bin
  • Sunflower Sensory Bin for Fine Motor Skills
  • Red, White and Blue Sensory Activity
  • Colored Ice Snow Sensory Bin
  • Night Sky Sensory Bin
  • DIY Space Rocks for Sensory Play
  • Farm Animals Sensory Bin
  • Pretty Pink Sensory Bin
  • Valentine’s Day Pasta Sensory Bin
  • Fluffy Snowflake Sensory Bin
  • Dyed Seashells Summer Sensory Bin
  • Bug Theme Sensory Bin
Sensory Bins with Printables
  • Fruits and Vegetables Sensory Bin
  • Arctic Animal Sensory Bin
  • Easter Egg Sensory Bin
  • Christmas Numbers Sensory Bin
  • Valentine’s Day Ice Sensory Bin
Sensory Bags
  • Make a Turkey Squishy Bag
  • Mess-Free Paint in a Bag
  • Foam Shapes Sensory Bag
  • Pattern Block Sensory Bag
Sensory Bottles
  • Heart Discovery Bottle
  • Melted Snowman in a Jar
  • New Year’s Sensory Bottle
  • Thanksgiving Sensory Bottle
  • Rainstorm Sensory Bottle
  • St. Patrick’s Day Sensory Bottle
  • Valentine’s Day Roses Sensory Bottle
  • Valentine’s Day Glitter Sensory Bottle
  • Winter Sensory Bottle
  • Penguin Snow Globe Sensory Bottle
  • Christmas Glitter Sensory Bottle
  • Snowman Sensory Bottle
  • Snowflake Sensory Bottle
  • Create Your Own Snow Globe
  • Fall Leaf Sensory Bottle
  • Turtle Sensory Bottle
  • Alphabet I Spy Sensory Bottle
More Sensory Activities
  • Melted Snowman Goo Sensory Activity

Social-Emotional Activities for Preschoolers

  • Emotions Board Game
  • Unicorn Emotions Board Game
  • Snowman Emotions Board Game
  • S’Mores Theme Emotions Board Game
  • Ice Cream Social Emotional Board Game
  • Summer Sun Identifying Emotions Board Game
Gingerbread Emotions Printables
  • Gingerbread Emotions Mini Book
  • Gingerbread Emotions Play Dough Mat
  • Gingerbread Emotions Board Game
  • Gingerbread Emotions BINGO Game
  • Gingerbread Emotions Puzzles
  • Gingerbread Emotions Theme Matching Game

Preschool Crafts for Kids

  • Bunny Tail Paper Plate Craft
  • Pinecone Owl
  • Fall Pumpkin Wreath
  • Fall Theme Coffee Filter Garland

The American School: Inside the American School System

Films and TV series have created a stable image of an educational institution in the States: it’s cool to study in them, children sit on the carpet or at desks one at a time, high school students go to parties, you can like the scout of a sports team – or vice versa , it is very dangerous to study in them, there is a terrible caste system (you will fall into the losers, you will stay there), the students carry weapons with them and drive used cars. What is myth and what is reality? Below is the most important thing about American scientific institutions according to eyewitnesses.

Stages of education

Children study in America for 12 years – from 5-6 to 17-18 years old. The age of enrollment of foreign students is determined by each educational institution independently. In some cases, children are accepted from the age of 7, but few parents are ready to send a child abroad at this age, therefore, as a rule, children of 13-14 or 16-17 years old come. If you come to the United States with your parents, you will be accepted at any age.

12 classes (grades) are divided into Elementary school (1-5), Middle School (6-8) and High School (9-12). All these divisions (elementary, middle, high school) are separate educational institutions, and each of them inside also resembles an academic campus. Educational institutions are located separately from each other, each has its own director, teachers, administration.

Elementary school

There are no public kindergartens here: kids attend private kindergartens, stay at home with relatives or nannies. Education in America does not begin with the first, but with the zero grade, which is called kindergarten, but the usual kindergarten (not the zero grade) in America is called preschool. Accordingly, the child enters it from the age of 3-4, and then to the “kindergarten” or kindergarten – from the age of 5.

Primary classrooms are divided into several study areas – students either sit at round tables of 5-6 people, or on a carpet near bookshelves, or at computers (usually there are several computers per class). The teacher gives the task, the children do it on their own, they can move around safely (this is even welcome). The teacher follows a certain daily routine without breaking down into lessons, students have lunch during a big break, in the fall and spring the break is held outdoors. Basic subjects: writing, reading, the basics of mathematics, the world around them (they are taught by one teacher), and creative, music, sports lessons are taught by other teachers.

Middle School

Each subject has its own teacher, and students have a certain freedom in choosing disciplines. Mathematics, English, Sciences (physics, chemistry, biology, geology, astronomy), history, physical education, creativity remain mandatory. Students choose 1-2 subjects themselves: most often they are computer technology, cooking, a foreign language or art. That is why the concept of “classmates” is much more vague here than in Russia: you can be in biology with some students in the class, and gnaw at the granite of mathematics with completely different ones.

It becomes possible to choose a more complex program in a particular subject: for this, you need to get an excellent annual mark in it.

High School

Senior classes offer greater freedom in choosing subjects and their level of study.

Required Blocks:

  • 2 years of Mathematics
  • 4 years of English
  • 2 years of Science (with labs)
  • 3 years of Social Sciences
  • 1 year of physical education
  • 1 year of art course.

Starting from grade 9, some subjects can be studied deeper – Advanced Placement. Most often, students choose disciplines that they will study later. Advanced Placement includes 38 items. The most prestigious universities do not consider certificates with a GPA below 4.25, and this score cannot be obtained without advanced AP courses.

This stage includes 4 years of study, from 9to grade 12: they have their own specialization, so already from grade 9, thorough preparation for admission begins (university, professional courses, college). During the training, you can accumulate enough knowledge for admission and get loans (special educational, not bank), which will significantly save. Compulsory study of English, mathematics, subjects of the social sphere, natural disciplines is expected. There are 4 areas of specialized education:

  • Industrial
  • Agricultural
  • Commercial
  • General
  • Academic.

Lesson Schedule

American educational institutions do not start learning all at once: from mid-August to early September. Accordingly, the academic year also ends in different ways – at the beginning, middle or end of June. The first school day goes by as usual: there are no solemn rulers or general constructions before the start of classes – children routinely come to an educational institution and go to classes, except that more children are escorted by their parents (especially the youngest, of course). Every day, children attend 6-8 lessons, study for five days, breaks are 5 minutes each, one big one is 40 minutes (during this time the students have time to have lunch).

Academic disciplines

High school students choose subjects (classes) themselves. Mandatory for 4 years are:

  • English – 8 semesters (semesters) + there is an honors option, complicated. In the 12th grade there are courses on Shakespeare, Public Speaking, journalism, Creative Writing.
  • History – 7 semesters, there is an option “with honors”: 9th grade – world history, but mostly the history of Asia, Africa, Latin America, 10th grade – European history, 11th grade – American history + geography, economics, 12th grade – six months of the history of the native land.
  • Mathematics – 6 semesters, everyone goes according to their level of knowledge, the order is: algebra 1, geometry, algebra 2, Precalculus (complicated algebra 2), Calculus (numerical methods), statistics.
  • Science – 6 semesters (biology, chemistry, physics, higher biology).
  • Physical Education – 4 semesters (physical education: yoga, aerobics, team sports, strength exercises).
  • Art – 2 semesters of art (drawing at various levels, singing, orchestra, band, guitar, theater, ceramics, photoshop course).
  • Foreign languages ​​- 4 semesters (Spanish, French, Japanese, Chinese, German). For a year, a student studies level 1 (according to international standards).

Additional disciplines students choose from the same list:

  • Economics
  • Programming (1 semester Scratch course, 2 semesters Java class).
  • Professional courses (carpentry, film production, engineering design, learning programs like AutoCAD, metal work, cooking class, teaching class).
  • Disciplines for future soldiers – young people study military science for 4 years, thanks to which they are given a higher rank in the army.
  • English as a second language – study until you pass the test.

Graduation Tests

  • Reading (text comprehension) – Grade 10
  • Essay on a given topic – Grade 10
  • SAT (75% English, 25% Math + Science) – Close to the exam)
  • ACT (25% English, 75% Matan and Science) – optional, but very popular in the universities of the United States (especially by the top ones like Caltech or the Ivy League).

Grades

In America, students are evaluated on a 5-point scale, and grades are indicated not by numbers, but by letters: A (excellent), B (good), C (satisfactory), D (weak), F (unsatisfactory ). A corresponds to our “5”, B – “4”, C and D are “3”, both of them are a passing mark, but F is “2”. Marks of students are considered private information, all information about progress is received in the electronic account on the site.

Teachers do not put pressure on students regarding grades, but when entering a university, it will be taken into account in what percentage of the top ten in terms of academic performance the applicant is. Those who are in the top 10% of the best students receive a High Honors diploma (similar to a Russian diploma with honors), and this document will be a significant advantage for admission. The second and third “tens” give the right to receive an Honors diploma, the rest will receive only a certificate of secondary education.

Grades are posted online, they are not “pulled up” for the sake of the general level: if you forgot the work or did not sign, they put 0%, some put 50% for work submitted late. If you missed the test, you will not be given “absent”, but will be given 0% if you do not come to retake. Answer in the spirit of “yes, I did my homework, I just forgot my notebook!” won’t come out here.

Teachers, administration, interaction with parents

Each educational institution has its own website with contacts, basic information, and the director or teachers send student results and class news once a week. Parents can call/write to the director and teachers if they have any questions.

Teachers usually make a table at the beginning of the year when they need parental help, and everyone can sign up and help. During trips, parents are invited to help, volunteers are involved to work in the garden or organize extra-curricular activities. The parent can agree and come to any lesson.

In the middle of the year, a parent-teachers conference is always held, but it is individual, not like general meetings in Russia.

Student hierarchy

Yes, indeed, the teams of American educational institutions are hierarchical. Children are divided according to age criteria, social level, interests, nationality and many other characteristics.

Age hierarchy

  • Freshmen , ninth graders, occupy a low place in the general scheme and mostly communicate only with each other. Most do not go to parties or sporting events. You can raise your status by playing sports, visiting interest clubs, becoming part of a group.
  • Sophomores (grade 10) are already in groups, communicate with each other, go in for sports. Nerds, anime lovers, losers – they really are all there. In the top are cheerleaders and athletes.
  • Juniors (11th grade) are the busiest kids who work on the Advanced Placement program, prepare for the SAT, choose their future profession, because in the 12th grade university applications are already being submitted.
  • Seniors (grade 12) are the people most often made about in films: they behave freely and independently, they are concerned about their future, many work after graduation.

Meals

Most students bring lunch in plastic boxes, and you can eat it only in a cafe or canteen during a big break. Children can buy lunch themselves for cashless payments in the dining room, the cost is usually 3-4 dollars. Standard lunch composition: fried potatoes, burger, milk, fruit. Mmm, milk with burgers, appreciated?

Events

Events are held during the week before holidays and often on the occasion of sports victories. Book fairs, holidays such as Halloween and Christmas, science exhibitions, meetings dedicated to reading, Spelling Bee, talent shows, etc. are regularly held. Field events are organized – theater, museum, picnic (if the class leaves somewhere, then written permission is required from parents!).

Much attention is paid to charitable events: some of them are aimed at raising funds for the immediate needs of the educational institution, and some – in favor of other organizations. For example, there is a collection of used books, used warm clothes for those in need.

Interest clubs gather after class, each club has a teacher: anime, Japanese, robotics, cooking, ping-pong, exciting chemistry clubs. Accept everywhere favorably, especially if you attend meetings. Children themselves decide in which circle they will study, and sign up on their own. The most popular sections have sponsors who allocate funds for staging musicals, creative and scientific projects. The clubs themselves are usually free, but parents pay for outdoor events, costumes, and props.

Sports

Everyone knows that athletes live very well, that’s a fact. Institutional sports are a mature industry, with many national-level professional athletes coming out of varsity sports. After lessons, you can visit a variety of sports sections: from gymnastics to lacrosse, American football is common.

Cheerleaders, beautiful and athletic girls (usually 25 people), are required to go to all games, cheer for their team, rehearse their own performances. Being in a cheerleading team is not just cool, it’s prestigious and very promising. In addition to a toned figure and a pretty shape with pom-poms, cheerleaders can boast of really impressive athletic training, strength and endurance, therefore they calmly “pull” almost any other sport, especially athletics or gymnastics.

Yellow bus

Yellow buses continue to take students from home to school and back free of charge. At the beginning of each school year, parents receive a timetable and a route scheme for vehicles, of which there are several, each student is assigned to one of them. The only minus of the bus is a long route, because of which the journey sometimes takes up to 1 hour.

Many parents take their children in cars: they drive to a specially designated place, and volunteers and assistants from among the senior students help the child get out of the car, make sure that he goes straight to classes, and the parent immediately leaves without getting out of the car. From the 10th grade, many students themselves reach the place of study by car.

Stationery

Parents buy stationery in advance according to the list – it is standard for everyone, but differs by age. Approximate option: pencils, markers, pens, scissors, glue, felt-tip pens, notebooks, erasers, folders, rulers, headphones, plain and disinfectant wipes.

State funds are financed from the local budget, the main part of the income of which is real estate taxes: it is logical that where real estate is more expensive, the budget is higher. Accordingly, the more prestigious the area where you plan to live, the better the educational institution will be there, and vice versa. Compassionate parents, preoccupied with the fate of their children, often even move to a new place of residence and change jobs, if only the child goes to a good educational institution – in America this is really considered a powerful social springboard.

Private institutions

Private institutions have many advantages over public institutions: about 15 people study in classes, which makes it possible for each student to give maximum attention. Living in a hostel provides constant communication with their peers not only in the classroom, but also in everyday life. Education has a longer period, so the chances of entering a university increase.

Charter or magnet schools

In addition to municipal, there are two more categories of educational institutions in the United States: “charter” (charter) – about 5.7 thousand, “magnetic” – about 4 thousand. Charter schools, as a rule, are organized on the basis of public ones: they receive a license (“charter”) for the right to provide educational services, independently manage resources, and in return guarantee a higher quality of education. The initiative to create such institutions may come from the teaching staff, parents, local authorities, higher educational institutions, commercial structures. Specialized schools in America provide the child with the opportunity to receive an in-depth education in certain areas of knowledge: mathematics, language, art. Any child living in a given educational area can get into it, but the lists of applicants can be long.

Tuition fees

State educational institutions are completely free: they are financed by the local budget, which is replenished mainly by property taxes. Accordingly, if you are not an American citizen or do not have resident status, then you pay for education.

The cost depends on the rating, state, prestige, history: on average, a year of study costs from $40,000 to $70,000. Private schools in America include accommodation, meals, extra-curricular activities, clubs, study materials, English courses for foreigners, preparation for final exams in the cost.

The main events of the week in Almaty (October 26-30)

The week is full of surprises – scary fun festivals are coming!

If you have long dreamed of embodying the image of your favorite hero, get ready for a masquerade – Halloween parties have fallen like a waterfall in the coming days.

Finally, October pleases not only with festivals: very soon, residents can rock out at the big Shulama party, listen to Zivert live and enjoy soundtracks from their favorite TV shows in a variety of performances.

October 26, 19:30

Participants will watch another unique film from the collection of the Art Lane Library and Gallery “Sergey Schukin. Collector’s History. A 2016 film directed by Tatyana Rakhmanova. After a hundred years of oblivion, this documentary for the first time thoroughly explores the history of the life of a collector, describes the tragic fate of his collection, and then its rediscovery.

Location: Art Lane, st. Gogol 15
Entrance: free

October 27, 19:00

The concert program includes compositions from different historical periods: from the tradition of sals and zhymuzykrau, pop music of the Soviet period, to the modern pop-composer school. Songs well known to Kazakhstanis, such as “Zhіgіtter zhyry”, “Baқyt kushagynda”, “Dudaray”, “Nazkonyr”, “Atameken”, “Gul Almatym” and many others will be performed in new and sometimes unexpected versions.

Place: Palace of the Republic, Dostyk Ave. 56
Entrance: from 5000 tenge

October 27, 19:00 2

Flash, saturation, expression – this is what will give you the largest concert from the new Nurminsky programs.

Earthquake of the dance floor with a magnitude of 9 points under “Black Guard”, “The cop is gasping at me”, “Valim”, “I’m going to Porsche” and “The district is noisy”.

Location: Almaty Arena, microdistrict. Nurkent, 7
Entrance: 7000 – 10 000 tenge

October 28, 20:00

thousand fans.

Popularity came to Zivert after the release of the debut mini-album, which received a concise and life-affirming title “Shine”. An EP filled with simple timeless meaning combined with juicy modern beats, permeated with the atmosphere of the late 80s and early 90-s.

Location: Almaty Arena, microdistrict. Nurkent, 7
Entrance: from 16,000 tenge

October 28, 19:00

Qurmangazy Orkestri invites you to the creative concert of the holder of the Order of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Honored Worker of the Republic of Kazakhstan, conductor-composer of ALPOLPISBAEV.

Soloists: Honored Worker of the Republic of Kazakhstan Talgat Kuzenbaev, Excellence in Culture of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Associate Professor of KNK them. Kurmangazy Torgyn Smailova.

Place: Qurmangazy Orkestri, Abylay Khan Ave. 83
Input: 2000 tenge

28 October 28, 19:00 9000

Dmitry Shostakovich already at his 20th years became the world -famous composer, who was called during his lifetime. classic of musical art. While still young, he wrote symphonies that sounded in the best theaters in the world.

To immerse yourself more in the atmosphere of his music, Dmitry Ilyich Liss, a representative of Moscow conducting art, the main director, People’s Artist of the Russian Federation and conductor of the Ural State Philharmonic Orchestra, will perform for you.

Yerkebulan Saparbaev (violin) will be the soloist of this evening, your guide to the work of Shostakovich – holder of the order “Kurmet”.

Location: Kazakh State Philharmonic. Zhambyla, st. Kaldayakova, 35
Entrance: from 3000 tenge

October 28, 19:00

Halloween is coming – time to put on masks and apply makeup. The bands of the concert will also put on make-up and put on masks, including musical ones, and will play songs by Brazilian legends Sepulatura. It will be loud and Brazilian hot.

On stage will perform:

  • Zarraza – slamming thrash metal (Almaty). The group will play a special set of songs Sepulatura
  • Tirdus – progressive metal (Almaty)
  • Dying Singularity – death metal (Almaty)

Place: Zhest Club, st. Rozybakiyeva, 234
Entrance: 4000 tenge

October 28, 19:00

Art Lane Gallery will present a feature film “Polok”. The film is about a man whose work has turned all ideas about what painting should be. About a man who, in just a couple of years, made a real revolution in abstractionism.

American artist Jackson Pollock lived a bright but short life. What pushed him on the path of self-destruction and what gave him the strength to incessantly create – you will learn about this at Art Lane Friday Film Club.

Location: Art Lane, st. Gogol 15
Entrance: free

October 28, 20:00

Ratovich’s new Wonder World concert with a completely different sound from an enlarged orchestra. Some of the most talented musicians of the capital will present the magical sounds of harp, dombra, kobyz, choir and many other instruments.

The diverse repertoire of the concert, consisting of many compositions from “Game of Thrones” to Queen, will not leave the audience indifferent.

Place: Palace of the Republic, Dostyk Ave. 56
Entrance: from 5000 tenge

29, October at 11:00 and 15:00 3

OI-QAAGAI invites to plunge into all children a world of unbridled fun, mysticism and magic – “Pumpkin Party”!

Waiting for you:

  • Animation program
  • Master class on Pumpv painting
  • Aquagim
  • delicious sweet set

place: BISTROW “Funny Burger”, OI-QARAGAI, TALAGASKY DISTRIC, BELISE OI-KARAGAY, 225
Entrance: 9003 15 000 tenge

October 29 at 13:00 and October 30 at 10:00

A terribly interesting Halloween party for children will be held in the Forum, Event Space mall.

Many amazing surprises await guests: thematic decoration, a performance for children, dance numbers on stage with thematic interactive, many workshops, face painting, fear factor according to age, bags with gifts and much more.

Place: Event Space, TRK forum, Sakena Seyfullina Ave. 617
Input: from 2000 tenge

29 and 30 October, 12:00

In Almaty, the Almaty FODSTI FOOD FOOD FOOD with the participation of Kairat Nurtas and the group Orda.

This weekend, the Almaty Food Fest 2022 gastronomic festival awaits Almaty residents and guests of the southern capital. There will be acquaintances with the cuisines of the world, for every taste and budget. The day will be filled with gastronomic shows, cooking classes, a farmer’s fair and a variety of games for children. You will also enjoy the performance of live bands and popular artists in the rhythm of your favorite city.

Place: Abai Square, 56
Input: Free

29 and 30, 14:00 2

Nef Qazaqstan invites you to visit the XXXI National Basketball Championship among men .

In USK “Dostyk” professional basketball team Irbis Almaty opposes the team of BC “Barsy Atyrau”. In the 2022-2023 sports season, NEF QAZAQSTAN supported the Irbis Almaty Professional Basketball Team – participation in the XXXI National Men’s Basketball Championship.

place: UPK “Dostyk”, 48a
Input: 1000 – 1500 tenge

on October 29, 14:00

9000

Michelangelo became a legend during his lifetime. He is known as an excellent sculptor who was able to recreate the human body in marble in great detail – and also as the author of the Sistine Chapel, a monumental painting at the heart of the Catholic faith. Raphael also worked on the Sistine Chapel: he created ten sketches (seven have come down to us) for tapestries, which were then supposed to be hung out on days of special celebrations.

What they thought and dreamed about, what they did during their lifetime and what two more titans of the Renaissance left to their descendants – you can find out at this lecture.

Location: SmArt.Point, st. Bayzakova, 280
Entrance: 1000 – 3000 tenge

October 29, 15:00

Interactive lecture in French. Toulouse Lautrec, The Japanese Sofa.

Genius, loving son, participant and chronicler of the bohemian life of Montmartre in the 19th century – all this is about the French artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. At the meeting, the audience will discover the mystery of the sad look of his first muse Carmen, see how the famous Parisian cafe Moulin de la Galette has changed since the time of Renoir, and try to plunge into the bohemian atmosphere of Paris at the beginning of the 20th century through Lautrec’s lithography.

• Registration is required at link
• If you have registered and cannot come, please notify +7 707 711 07 77

Location: Art Lane, st. Gogol 15
Entrance: 3500 tenge

29 and 30, 19:00

You will find a tremendous live sound under the best moments of the ANime “Naruto”, Avatar cartoon, film epic “Star Wars » George Lucas and the popular series Game of Thrones. The musicians will try to give you maximum impressions and unforgettable emotions!​

October 29, 19:00 – Star Wars and Game of Thrones
October 30, 19:00 – Naruto & avatar

place: Palace of the Republic, Dostyk Ave.

October 29, 19:00

La Boheme will host Madi Garina’s apartment.

He really wants to share a piece of his life, which consists of an amazing collection of different genres of music. You will find a performance that you want to listen to with bated breath, or sing along from all your heart excited with soulful notes.

Musical conversation with Madi Garin will be held with the support of talented friends of the protagonist #kvartirnikalmata.

Location: Creative Theater La Bohême, st. Zenkova, 24
Entrance: 2100 – 3000 tenge

October 29, 19:30

The theme of the evening is Auguste Rodin through the eyes of a sculptor.

Participants will talk about the personal artistic philosophy of Auguste Rodin and the sculptor’s view of his method and approach. You will find interesting conversation and an unbiased look at the life of one of the greatest sculptors, as well as the opportunity to ask questions and discuss what you heard.

Location: Art Lane, st. Gogolya 15
Entrance: 3000 tenge

October 29, 20:00

The most dizzying Halloween party in the history of the city will be held at Forum, Event space.

The atmosphere of real horror, charming Go-Go Girls, living statues, interactive and moving photo zones, powerful DJs and MCs and much more await you.

Location: Event space, SEC Forum, 617 Saken Seifullin Ave.
Entrance: 4500 tenge

October 29, 20:00

Non-kvartirnik goes to visit Retro Hall Almaty. A crazy musical entertainment program “Golden Hits of San Remo” is waiting for you, as well as a retro disco with world hits.

Nekvartirnik always arranges cheerful, sincere evenings, always with dialogues and incredibly high-quality live music. And this time the program will be decorated by the New Retro Band, which knows absolutely all the hits of Italian and world music.

Place: Retro Hall Almaty restaurant, ZHAMBILA St., 77
Entrance: from 6000 tenge

29 October 29, 21:00

9000 2 days ago SHU [LAMA] spent, the most a large-scale event, and on October 29, the project turns a year old. Exactly one year since SHU[LAMA] became the project that many of you know. DJ zones, interactives, interesting locations with deliveries and more.

On October 29, the project celebrates its first birthday and arranges Halloween by SHU[LAMA] — a combination of two holidays and a themed event. Two DJ zones, invited DJs, photo zones and other interactive activities – all this will be at the party.

Location: Enclave Bar, st. Zenkova, 24
Entrance: from 7500 tenge

October 30, 13:00

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You will find a fascinating fair selling goods, a show program with a host, thematic photo zones, photographers, terribly scary animators, face painting, book exchange, a parade of the best costumes, contests and games.

Location: Grand Park Mall, Broadway, block 9, st. Kabdolova, 1
Entrance: 3000 tenge

October 30, 13:00

Kok Tobe Culture and Leisure Park invites you to celebrate Halloween.

In the program, mummies, Frankenstein, zombies and a terribly funny Pennywise will be waiting for you. Also, guests of the event will be able to turn into any scary character with the help of face painting. At the end of the day, a live band with live music will perform on Kok Tobe.

Place: Culture and Rest Park “COK TOB”, Dostyk Ave. 104B
Input: Free

October 30, 13:00 3

In the Ayusai visits, a cheerful and cheerful and cheerful and cheerful and cheerful and cheerful and eco friendly halloween celebration.

Halloween themed dinner, Eye Poke Out Relay, Potions Lesson Contest, Horrible Pouch with Black Marks that can be exchanged for cider and finals – Monster Ball, Cosplay Contest and Flashmob “Zombie Dance”

Location: Ayusay Visitor Center, st. Kokshoky, 1A/1
Entrance: 4000 – 13,000 tenge

October 30 at 14:00, 15:00 and 16:00

Free English practice with It. Just Speak For those wishing to improve their conversational skills, the Speaking Club will be held with a native speaker from California.

Schedule by English Proficiency:
14:00 – Elementary & Pre
15:00 – Elementary & Pre
16:00 – Intermediate & Upper & Advanced

To participate, pre-registration is required through instagram account Just Speak It .

Place: Globus, 109v, 2nd floor Ave., Just Speak it
Entrance: Free

30, 19:00 9000 9000

Friedman’s concerts. . Each concert is a range of emotions and moods, brightness, charisma and cool music.
“Autumn Saxophone” by Yaroslav Fridman gives direction to thoughts and immediately stops it and again brings out a whirlwind of new feelings. I don’t want to rush anywhere, but just feel every note and try it on myself. In the plot – beautiful music and beautiful autumn landscapes.

Location: Teatro La Boheme, st. Zenkova, 24
Entrance: 3500 tenge

October 30 at 10:00 and 14:00

foothill landscapes. The trip is accompanied by informative stories about Medeu, Shymbulak, the mountains of the Trans-Ili Alatau in Kazakh, Russian and English at an individual choice. On Medeu parking for walks and photo shoots.

A trip around Almaty in a convertible bus allows you to take a fresh look at the city. This is not just a trip, but a journey through time: from the middle of the 19th century to the present day. The route of the trip covers the “Golden Square”, the Old City, the Historical Center, Astana Square, GATOB them. Abay, Central Stadium, Atakent, Botanical Garden, Republic Square. There are two short photo stops along the route. The whole trip is accompanied by informative stories about the history of Almaty in Kazakh, Russian and English languages ​​of your choice.

Duration of each tour: 3 hours

The bus is winterized and has an autonomous interior heating system. At the request of visitors in sunny weather, you can open the roof.

Schedule:
10:00 – excursion to Medeu
14:00 – excursion around Almaty Kurmangazy in front of the hotel Kazakhstan
– A trip around Almaty – a stop along Dostyk avenue above Abai avenue next to the cinema Arman

Contacts: +7 701 795 2050
Entrance: 3000 tenge

until October 29, Exhibition “Control of the Chronos”
place:
Art-space “House 36”, st. Baribaeva, 36
Entrance: free

until October 31 – Exhibition “Artist’s Book”
Place:
Art Lane, st. Gogol, 15
Entrance: free

until November 1 – Exhibition “Kazakh degen halyktyn erkesimin!”
Place: Almaty Museum, st. Kabanbay Batyra, 132
Entrance: 200 – 500 tenge

until November 4 – Exhibition “In the arms of creativity”
Place:
Gallery “Ular”, st. Panfilova, 92
Entrance: Free

until November 5 – Sound Off Exhibition
Place:
Museum of Folk Musical Instruments. Ykylasa
Entrance: 200 – 500 tenge

until November 5 – Exhibition “From Durer to Eifert”
Place:
Museum of Art. A. Kasteeva, md. Koktem-3, 22/1
Entrance: 200 – 500 tenge

until November 6 – Exhibition “Kalmyks. Last Shelter»
Place:
Museum of Art. A. Kasteeva, md. Koktem-3, 22/1
Entrance: 200 – 500 tenge

until November 6 – Photo exhibition “My Soul”
Location:
Museum of Art. A. Kasteeva, md. Koktem-3, 22/1
Entrance: 200 – 500 tenge

until November 15 – Exhibition “Van Gogh. Secrets of a genius or a madman”
Location: Vekarta Gallery, st. Satpaeva 30/5, building 3
Entrance: 1500 – 1700 tenge

until November 19 – Exhibition “Meeting. The World of Bakhytzhan Abishev”
Place:
Museum of Art. A. Kasteeva, md. Koktem-3, 22/1
Entrance: 200 – 500 tenge

until December 4 – International Exhibition “Chocolate”
Place: Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan, md. Samal-1, 44
Entrance: 2080 – 2280 tenge


Almaty Theatre

October 28, 19:00 – Musicle “Derevar SERTI”
October 30, 18:00 – musical “Rosa Bagalanova” 9000 Address: 9003 Al-Farabi, 30
Entrance: from 3000 tenge

Drama Theater. Mukhtar Auezov
October 26, 18:30 – Besboydakka bir toy
October 27, 18:30 – 0029 Ұly men ұry
October 29, 18:30 – Solo performances “Beitanys tanystar” and “Kaidasyn, mother?!”
October 29, 19:00 – Master and Margarita
October 30, 18:30 – қARAGUZ
October 30, 18:30 – MENIAN MESTAFAM

Address:

  • Entrance: from 500 tenge

    KazNTOB im. Abaya
    October 27, 19:00 – Un Ballo in Maschera Opera
    October 28, 19:30 – Divertissement Ballet and Carmen Suite
    October 29, 18:30 – La Boheme Opera
    October 30, 18:00 – Sleeping Beauty Ballet

    9002 st. Kabanbai Batyra, 110
    Entrance: from 1000 tenge

    Art-ramage Bunker
    October 28, 20:00- Hamed
    29 October 29, 200029 Apilized people 900
    30, 20, 30, 20, 30, 20 :00 – Actor’s Tales

    Address: st. Dosmukhamedova, 78a
    Entrance: from 3000 tenge

    Amateur theater Ermashova
    October 29, 18:00 Date in Paris

    October 30, Golden Fish

    : st. Shchepkina, 35
    Entrance: from 1000 tenge

    Theatre. Lermontova
    October 27, 18:00 – Life is still beautiful
    October 27, 19:00 – Marriage of Figaro
    October 28, 19:00 – Taste of cherries
    October 28, 19:00 – Seek a woman
    29 October 29, 18:00 – Primedonna
    on October 29 on October 29 18:00 – My dad – Peter Pan
    October 30, 11:00 – Vasilisa Lovely
    30 October 30, 18:00 – Intimate comedy

    Address: Abai Ave. : from 500 tenge

    Youth Theater named after. Musrepova
    October 26, 18:30 – Zhusan IISI
    October 27, 18:30 – Mahabbat, qzyak say Zhyldar
    October 28, 18:30 – Kelinder Kolinder
    October 29, 18:30 – , 18:30 – , 18:30 – , 18:30 – , 18:30 – 9002 Kyzyl Oramaldy Synarym
    October 29, 18:30 – Oyan, қlyndik
    October 30, 18:30 – No. 13 2

    Address: Abylay Khana, input: dated 600 tenge

    Youth Theater named after. Sats
    October 27, 17:00 – The one that is never seen …
    October 28, 17:00 – Romeo and Juliet
    October 30, 12:00 – Address Mukha-Tsokotuha 9002 9002 st. Chaliapin, 22
    Entrance: from 1500 tenge

    Total Theater Shevchenko, 114
    Entrance: from 2000 tenge

    Theater La Bohême
    October 27, 19:30 – Live performance
    October 29, 13:00 – Visiting Robik Roger
    on October 29 at 16:00 and October 30 at 13:00 – Interactive circus Shapito

    Address: st. Zenkova, 24
    Entrance: from 2500 tenge

    Theater “Zhas Sakhna”
    October 27, 19:00 – Zhmilә
    October 28, 19:00 – LOVE Lyubov Emes
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    Address: Abay Ave., 117
    Input: dated 4400 tenge

    Theater “Zap Prosper”
    October 29, 11:00 Koza – Koz -dereza
    October 30, 11:00 Adventure in the forest
    October 25, 11:00 – Apple of happiness Zenkova, 24
    Entrance: 3000 tenge

    State Puppet Theater
    October 27, 12:00 – Teremok
    October 28, 12:00 – How to treat lion’s fear
    October 28, 16:00 – Funny cubs

    29 October 29, 12:00 – Dolls of show show show
    October 29, 14:00 – KURSHAKAK DUMAN
    October 29, 16:00 – inch
    October 30, 16:00 – Three piglet

    Address: st. Pushkina, 63
    Entrance: from 1000 tenge

    Country tours

    October 28-30 – Tour “Almaty Classics”
    Meeting point: st. Baitursynova, 100 (between Abay Ave. and Satpaeva St.)
    Contacts: +7 777 732 96
    Entrance: 21 900 tenge

    October 28-30-Tour “Historical South”
    Contacts: Contacts: +7 777 732 96 96
    Entrance: 22,000 tenge

    October 29, 09:00-19:00 – Tour “The Emerald Heart of the Tien Shan: Issyk Lake and Turgen Gorge”
    Collection place:
    st. Baitursynova, 100 (between Abay and Satpayev streets)
    Contacts: +7 777 732 96 96
    Entrance: 7000 tenge

    canyon”
    Place of collection:
    st. Baytursynova, 100 (between Abai and Satpaev streets)
    Contacts: +7 777 732 96 96
    Entrance: 12 500 tenge

    October 29 at Emel Tour 06:30 – off-road trip0030
    Collection place: st. Baitursynova, 100 (between Abai and Satpaeva streets)
    Contacts: +7 777 732 96
    Input: 48 000 tenge

    29 October 29 at 07:30 – Tour “Atmosphere T1”
    Collection place: cable car “Medeu -shimbulak”
    Contacts: +7 777 732 96 96
    Entrance: 12 000 tenge

    29 October 29, 08:00 – 18:00 – Tour “Above the clouds : Hike to the BAP “
    Collection place: Dulati Ave., Stop Park of the First President
    Contacts: +7 777 732 96 96
    Entrance: 17 000 tenge

    October 30, 05:00 – 23:00 – Tour ” Pearls of the Tien Shan: Charyn, Kolsai, Black Canyon and the Kurtogai tract”
    Place of collection:
    st. Baytursynova, 100 (between Abay and Satpayev streets)
    Contacts: +7 777 732 96 96
    Entrance: 12 500 tenge

    October 30 at 06:30 – Comfort Tour to the Singing Barkhan0030
    Collection place: st. Baitursynova, 100 (between Abay and Satpaev streets)
    Contacts: +7 777 732 96 96
    Entrance: 36 000 tenge

    Peak Tourist”
    Meeting place:
    Dulati ave., stop of the Park of the First President
    Contacts: +7 777 732 96 96
    walk
    Collection place:
    st. 100 Baitursynov St. (between Abay Ave. and Satpayev St.)
    Contacts: +7 777 732 96 96
    Entrance: 16 500 tenge

    group performance: 27 October K Band
    Entrance: 5000 tenge

    October 28, 20:45-Concert “New Sound of QBYZ” from Layla-QBYZ
    Entrance: 7000 tenge

    28, October 28, 21:00-––––––––––––––––– Musical performance by Sitora Nazarova
    Entrance:
    7000 tenge

    October 30, 21:00 – The musical performance of the ATMan
    Input:
    5000 tenge

    Age restriction: 12+
    After purchasing the ticket, it is necessary to book the table according to the contacts below.