24 Educational Farm Activities for Preschoolers

Popsicle stick tractor

Every farmer needs a tractor like this cute one from Homeschool Preschool. Learn how to make a popsicle stick tractor that looks just like a classic John Deere. Little ones will need help from an adult.

Sensory farm yard

Use small plastic animals to set up a sensory farmyard. This idea from My Bored Toddler is easy to customize with what you have on hand. The tips for making this activity taste-safe for kids who put everything in their mouths are so helpful.

Muddy pig sensory art

Whether you have a kid who avoids textures or you’re a parent who avoids messy activity, you’ll be surprised to see this muddy pig sensory art is mess-free! Learn how to set this up at Teaching 2 and 3 Year Olds.

Pig tails color sorting

This cute activity from Modern Preschool will have your kids sorting pig tails by color, counting, and exploring a simple sensory bin to practice fine motor skills all in one easy activity.

Sheep shearing craft

It’s important to let preschool practice using scissors – with supervision. Books and Giggles shares a cute paper sheep craft that kids can then use to practice shearing the sheep, just like on a farm or ranch.

Build a fence

Teach your child math and counting with a cute idea from Sharpening Arrows! This build a fence math activity is perfect for counting and practicing numbers 1 through 10.

Milk the cow

Doing a milk the cow activity is a clever way to teach your child about cows and where the milk they drink for breakfast comes from. You probably have everything you need to do this activity from Parents First.

Glittle apple stamping

Glitter apple stamping, via My Bored Toddler, is the perfect craft to make while reading a book about apples and talking about where our food comes from. If you don’t want to use glitter, this activity will work without it too.

Farmers market play

Set up a dramatic play center like The Keeper of Memories and have a pretend farmers market. Kids will love shopping and checking out, and this would be a great activity for a playdate with multiple kids.

Animal footprint puppets

Fun Handprint Art shares how to make farm animal footprint puppets. Make a few puppets, set up a pretend stage, and let your kids put on a puppet show.

Egg carton bunny

Upcycle an egg carton to make a family of egg carton bunnies. Red Ted Art has a cute craft idea that’s perfect for talking about all the different kinds of animals that live on a farm.

Animal washing station

If you’ve got a large collection of farm animals (or pick up a set from a store), you’ll love this animal washing station from Coffee Cups and Crayons. Set up your tot with their toys and a few supplies to get messy… and then clean again.

Rock chick craft

Baby chicks are so cute and your kids will love making a rock chick craft, via The Craft Train. This easy activity can be done with any large rocks, so it would be fun to do after taking a family nature walk at a local park.

Play dough station

This farm-themed play dough station from Pre-K Pages is great for open-ended playtime. Incorporate a combination of toy animals and veggies, along with some other supplies.

Sing “Old MacDonald”

Teach your child how to sing “Old MacDonald” by playing this video. Once they have learned the rhythm and pattern, encourage your child to add more animals to the song.

Investigating seeds

Set up a mini science activity and invite your preschoolers to take a closer look at some seeds. Stay at Home Educator has a wonderful learning activity using a magnifying glass and several seed packets that you can find at any garden store.

Animal LEGO mix-ups

If you have a set of LEGO DUPLO bricks, turn them into animal mix-ups and have your preschooler giggling and matching up the halves all afternoon, just like I Can Teach My Child.

Farm animal charades

Get the whole family involved in the learning process and play farm animal charades. Learn how to play from Creative Family Fun.

Foam cup farm

Kids Activities Blog always has the easiest craft ideas and these foam cup farm animals are perfect. With just a few basic craft supplies, your kids can turn a styrofoam cup into a cow, chick, or pig.

Farm animal windsock

Make a farm animal windsock (or several) with Buggy and Buddy, then hang them up to enjoy the summer breeze.

Paper plate horse

Simple Everyday Mom shares how to make a paper plate horse craft. Use their template to make just the face or attach it to a dowel or yardstick and turn it into a stick horse that your child can ride!

Scarecrow process art

Kids will love doing this scarecrow process art from Fun a Day. This activity is intended to go along with a book, but you could easily adapt it to fit whatever your lesson is for the day.

Farm animal ring toss

If you need an activity to get kids up and moving, set up a game of farm animal ring toss in your backyard. Learn how to make all the pieces of this cute kids’ game at Craftulate.

Spend a day learning about plants and animals with your preschooler. These farm activities are the perfect addition to a daily or weekly theme.

Duck finger puppets

These adorable duck finger puppets from I Heart Crafty Things are made with paper cupcake liners. Make them in traditional colors like they did or use whatever you have on hand.