59 Activities for Kids Aged 4
At four, children are bursting with imagination and starting to test out their independence.
It’s a lovely age for make-believe, creative play, and activities that build confidence through fun.
This page is full of screen-free ideas that are simple to set up and easy to enjoy together. Whether you’re indoors or outside, high-energy or low-key, there’s something here to help you connect and play — no prep or perfection needed.
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Salt Dough Ornaments
Mix, shape, and decorate your own salt dough ornaments! A perfect hands-on craft for holiday decorations or creative keepsakes year-round.
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Nature Collage
Gather leaves, petals, and twigs on your next nature walk, then turn them into beautiful collages! A perfect mix of outdoor exploration and creative expression.
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Puffy Paint
Mix up some magic with shaving cream, glue, and food coloring to create puffy paint! Kids will love painting 3D masterpieces that rise off the page.
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Paper Plate Animals
Transform simple paper plates into adorable animal faces using paint, googly eyes, and a bit of imagination. A fun and creative craft, perfect for preschoolers!
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Make a Cardboard Box Town
Transform cardboard boxes into a town full of homes, shops, and whatever your imagination dreams up.
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Animal sound game
Test your animal knowledge and make some noise! The Animal Sound Game is a hilarious way to get kids laughing, listening, and learning through play.
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Skittle rainbow
Turn a pack of Skittles into a beautiful rainbow with just a plate and some water! A simple, colorful science experiment that feels like pure magic.
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Pebble Art
Collect pebbles of different shapes and colours, then create your own beach masterpiece — from animals to rainbows and everything in between.
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Sand Art Mandalas
Encourage mindfulness and creativity by making mandala-style patterns in the sand using beach treasures like shells, pebbles, and seaweed.
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Try Martial Arts
Martial arts classes help children build confidence, strength and self-discipline in a positive and supportive environment.
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Pirate Adventure
Transform your living room or garden into the high seas! Build a pirate ship, hunt for treasure, and explore the world of swashbuckling make-believe.
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Space Mission
Turn your living room into a spaceship and let kids explore new planets, meet aliens, and complete intergalactic missions in this creative space-themed role-play.
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Story Cubes
Use story cubes, pictures, or simple prompts to spark your child’s imagination and create fun, spontaneous stories together.
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Sock Puppet Show
Create characters from old socks and put on a silly show filled with voices, stories and giggles.
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Window Bingo
Keep little eyes busy with a bingo card of things to spot out the window — perfect for journeys or quiet time indoors.
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Rose Perfume
Make a simple rose-scented perfume using fresh petals and water — a lovely way to enjoy nature through scent and creativity.
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Tag
A timeless favourite, tag is all about speed, laughter, and staying one step ahead! It’s the perfect way to get kids running, laughing, and burning off energy.
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Bounce on a Trampoline
Jumping on a trampoline is pure joy—and a brilliant way for kids to burn energy, improve coordination, and get active in the fresh air.
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Make a secret den
Pillows, blankets, and a little imagination—that’s all you need to build the perfect secret den! It’s a cozy retreat for reading, relaxing, or playing pretend.
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Animal Impressions
Waddle like a penguin, stomp like an elephant, or slither like a snake! Animal Impressions is a hilarious way for kids to move, play, and get creative together.