When you think about it, there are lots of toddler and preschool theme ideas that involve pigs. Farms, the Three Little Pigs, fall, spring, and even fairy tales – all of those early education themes involve pigs in some way. Which is one of the reasons why pig activities for toddlers are so popular with educators and homeschoolers and great for our Farm Animals Unit Study.
Toddlers just seem to love learning about these fuzzy pink animals and these fun, hands-on crafts and games are perfect for a piggy-themed unit! Check the list below to find a pig activity your child will enjoy!
And for more pink pig fun, don’t miss this list of simple pig craft ideas for the kids to make!
Pig Activities for Toddlers:
1. Share these simple Three Little Pigs Paper Plate Masks with your tots!
2. Put on a puppet show with this fun Pig Paper Bag Puppet!
3. Read an Elephant and Piggie book together and then try this Piggie and Elephant Shape Sharing Activity!
4. Save up some toilet paper rolls to make this cute Three Little Pigs Paper Roll Craft!
5. Kids will love making this green Angry Birds Pig Paper Craft!
6. Bring the classic story to life with this Three Little Pigs Small World kids can play with!
7. Learn about shapes with this Pig Shape Matching Printable!
8. Let the little ones play pretend with this Pig Tuff Tray!
9. Read the story and then let the kids wear these adorable DIY Three Little Pigs Costumes!
10. Practice recognizing circles with this simple Circle Pig Craft!
11. Make this Three Little Pigs Story Spoons Craft and let the kids act out the story as you read it!
12. Make a pig out of a coffee filter with this Coffee Filter Pig Craft toddlers can make!
13. Take the kids outside for this fun Pigs In the Mud Sensory Play!
14. Practice prewriting with this Three Little Pigs Printable Pack!
15. Use wine corks for simple painting with this Cork Stamping Pig Craft!
16. Have old tissue boxes lying around? Use them to make these Three Little Pigs Tissue Box Puppets!
17. Toddlers will love trying on this Pretend Pig Nose and pretending to be a pig!
18. Make this fun Paper Mache Piggy Bank and let the kids look for coins to add!
19. Get some art play with this Muddy Pig Art Activity!
20. This Easy Paper Pig Craft is a perfect activity for a tot!
21. Make pigs out of sticks with these Three Little Pigs Stick Puppets!
22. Make these fun Farm Animal Windsocks and hang them by the front door!
Pig Activities for Toddlers Resources:
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Jamie
Tuesday 24th of October 2017
Such cute ideas. Thanks for sharing on More the Merrier Monday link party!!