{"id":972,"date":"2023-06-12T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-12T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/s37407.p1377.sites.pressdns.com\/resources\/10-free-preschool-games-for-your-3-to-5-year\/"},"modified":"2025-04-03T14:32:53","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T14:32:53","slug":"10-free-preschool-games-for-your-3-to-5-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/10-free-preschool-games-for-your-3-to-5-year\/","title":{"rendered":"15 free preschool games 3- to 5-year-olds are sure to adore"},"content":{"rendered":"

Play for preschool-aged children undoubtedly benefits preschool-aged children. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics<\/a>, regular play improves a child’s ability to problem-solve, regulate their emotions and better connect and socialize with others. (Not to mention, preschoolers playing independently can offer parents and caregivers some welcome respite from their duties.)<\/p>

What’s more, when it’s learning-centric, play can help bolster a preschooler’s problem-solving, math and language skills, according to a Cambridge study<\/a>. <\/p>

From games that help educate youngsters on the beauty of nature to learning the alphabet, here are 15 free games for preschoolers. <\/p>

Best free online games for 3- to 5-year-olds<\/h2>

1. Best online games for music-based learning: Starfall<\/a> <\/h3>

Available on <\/em>desktop<\/em><\/a>, <\/em>Android<\/em><\/a> and <\/em>Apple<\/em><\/a> devices <\/em><\/p>

This website, which has been around since 2002 (so you know its methods have stood the test of time) provides an enriching musical experience for both preschoolers and kindergarteners. It was founded by Stephen Shutz, who struggled to read as a child and wanted to reshape traditional curriculum for preschoolers and kindergarteners like himself. <\/p>

2. Best online games for little explorers: National Geographic Little Kids<\/a> <\/h3>

Available on <\/em>desktop<\/em><\/a> devices<\/em><\/p>

Although the National Geographic Little Kids site features a number of educational videos and printable crafts and recipes, its selection of games should be an enormous draw for families. Preschoolers can match images and names of animals, learn the fundamentals (and benefits) of recycling and take personality quizzes (like “Which sleepy animal are you?<\/a>”). <\/p>

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