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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Indoor Treasure Hunt
Turn your home into an adventure zone! Create a clue-based treasure hunt that will have kids solving riddles and racing around the house to find a hidden prize.
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Make Homemade Modeling Dough
Whip up a batch of soft, squishy modeling dough with ingredients from your kitchen! It’s a fun, hands-on way for kids to explore creativity, textures, and shapes.
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Paper Airplane Challenge
Create and test different paper airplane designs in this exciting STEM activity that combines creativity with basic physics concepts.
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Indoor Obstacle Course
Create an exciting indoor obstacle course using household items to promote physical activity and problem-solving.
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DIY Musical Instruments
Create your own musical instruments using everyday household items and explore the science of sound.
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Nature Color Hunt
Go on an outdoor adventure to find items in nature matching different colors, developing observation skills and color recognition.
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Mini Scientists: Color Mixing Magic
Explore the fascinating world of color mixing with this simple but engaging science experiment.
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Treasure Map Adventure
Create your own treasure map and set off on a swashbuckling search for hidden loot! This imaginative adventure is perfect for indoor or outdoor play.
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Bake Cookies
Mix, scoop, and bake! Cookie-making is a delicious way to teach kids about measurements, following steps, and working together in the kitchen.
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Invisible Drawing
A quiet, no-prep game where kids guess what shape or letter is being drawn on their back or hand — ideal for winding down or filling a quiet moment.
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Sand Target Toss
Draw a bullseye in the sand and take turns tossing pebbles to score points — a fun and low-key game for the beach.
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Play Doctor
Set up a mini clinic at home and let children care for dolls, teddies, or even family members. A wonderful role-play game that builds empathy and confidence.
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Mindful Breathing
Teach children how to slow down, relax, and reset with simple breathing exercises. A gentle introduction to mindfulness and self-regulation.