Have a gander at these England preschool activities. They are all interactive and make learning about England fun and memorable.
Facts to Teach Preschoolers about England
Preschoolers are full of questions. Why, why, why is often on repeat—and for good reason! Their natural desire to learn helps their brains grow!
While these facts about England are not an exhaustive list, they may pique your preschooler’s interest and help direct the questioning to the topic at hand.
*England is part of Europe
*They speak the same language as us– English– but they may sound a bit different and use different phrases
*English people love sports. Their most popular sports are soccer, rugby, and cricket.
*England hosts a cheese rolling contest (say what?!)
*London is the capital city of England
*There is royalty in England
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Geography Activities
Activity 1: UK Geography
Print off a map of the United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Whales, Northern Ireland). Show that England is part of a group of countries called the United Kingdom.
Choose one color for each country and have them color each country in the UK a different color.
These are England preschool activities so if you think this will be too much for your little one, focus on finding and coloring in England.
Activity 2: Build Famous Landmarks
Print out pictures of famous landmarks of England and challenge your preschooler to build them out of play dough or blocks. Big Big, Stonehenge, Buckingham Palace, and Tower Bridge are some places to include.
You can even choose one, make one, and have your little one try to guess which landmark you made.
Culture Activities
Activity 1: Play Soccer
Football (Americans call it soccer) is a huge pastime for people in England and a big part of their culture.
Have your little one try different soccer drills. From dribbling the ball to kicking it into the goal, there are many different things your little one can try!
Activity 2: Dress Up Like the Monarch
When looking into England’s culture, nearly everything said that a love for the monarch runs deep. So what better way to show this than to play dress up?!
Let your little one dress up in their fanciest clothes and put on paper crowns (that they ideally decorated BEFORE putting on their nice clothes).
Enjoy afternoon tea with tea sandwiches (another one of the England preschool activities) while you are dressed to impress.
Math Activities
Activity 1: Count English Coins
Print off some coins from England and have your little one sort them based on their appearance. You can talk about how much each coin is worth and what it is called.
Compare these to the coins that you use in your country.
Activity 2: London Bus Matching
Create a double-decker bus matching game. Write numbers on printed-out double-decker buses. Have your little one match the bus to the corresponding card with the number written on it.
Language Arts Activities
Activity 1: Learn England Phrases
It may be a bit shocking to your preschooler that people speak English differently, and they don’t sound the same, nor do they use the same phrases.
Try using some phrases like knackered (tired), mate (friend), rubbish (garbage), that’s smashing (great).
These phrases may stick even after you have completed the England preschool activities.
Activity 2: Read Beatrix Potter and A.A. Milne
Beatrix Potter and A.A. Milne are both originally from England. They are the authors of the well-loved Peter Rabbit and Winnie the Pooh, respectively.
If you want to learn about these stories and authors in-depth, there are also eye-opening nonfiction picture books about the Real-Life Winnie the Pooh and the life of Beatrix Potter.
Music Activities
Activity 1: English Musicians
Introduce your little ones to some English musicians like The Beatles, Ed Sheeran, or Adele.
Activity 2: Musical Parade
March around the room while playing musical instruments like a drum, cardboard rainstick (inspired by England’s rainy weather), or simple rice shaker.
Sing marching songs like “The Grand Old Duke of York.”
Cooking Activities
Activity 1: Tea Sandwiches
Create tea sandwiches with your little one. Some require easy assembly; others may be more elaborate, depending on what you choose.
If you have a particular child, don’t be afraid to make their favorite sandwich (like PB and J).
Serve your sandwiches with some kid-friendly tea!
Activity 2: Fish and Chips or Sunday Roast
Fish and chips are often enjoyed on Friday, and a roast is prepared on Sunday. Both of these English specials are great meals to make with your little ones.
Set the roast to start cooking in the morning (and cook all day) so you have time to do other England preschool activities while it cooks.
If neither seems appetizing, there are many other English foods to choose from!
England Preschool Activities
Learning about a new place like England can seem intimidating. Let us do the planning and try out these England preschool activities with your little ones.