20 Fun New Year’s Activities for Preschoolers

Here are 20 Fun New Year’s Activities for Preschoolers to enjoy the celebration without staying up till midnight.

This list includes New Year’s arts and crafts for kids, printables, STEM experiments, and New Year’s Eve activities.

Let’s have a look.

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New Year Jokes for Kids

Before we get started with our New Year’s activities for preschoolers, let’s have a look at these funny New Year jokes:

• What do snowmen do on New Year’s Eve? Chill out.
• What’s a cow’s favorite night of the year? Moo Year’s Eve.
• What should people never eat on New Year’s Eve? Fire crackers.
• What did the farmer give his wife on New Year’s Eve? Hogs and kisses.
• Why should you put your calendar in the freezer? To start off the new year in a cool way.
• Why is the person who plans the Time’s Square celebration on New Year’s a failure? They always drop the ball.
• What do you say when you see someone after midnight on New Year’s Day? I haven’t seen you since last year!

Best New Year Books for Kids

After some funny jokes, you might like to read a matching book while crafting.

Here are some great New Year’s book recommendations for kids:

• The Night Before New Year’s

It’s the night before New Year’s, and the whole family is determined to stay up until midnight! Discover if they can make it till the clock strikes twelve.

• Meet January

January is a lovable character who is trying to get out of bed on the first day back to school after winter break. Let’s go with her on an adventure.

• The New Year Is Coming!

“THE NEW YEAR IS COMING,
IT’S TIME TO MAKE PLANS AND CHEER!
LET’S ALL GET READY!
HAVE THE BEST NEW YEAR!”

Spot isn’t old enough to stay up until midnight, but he finds a way to celebrate the New Year early with his family. Let’s join Spot in celebrating the new year!

• Celebrating Chinese New Year

History, Traditions, and Activities – A Holiday Book for Kids (Holiday Books for Kids)

New Year’s Activities for Preschoolers

Staying up all night can be challenging for toddlers. Nevertheless, they do not have to miss out on all the fun.

Here are over 11 fun preschooler New Year’s Eve activities.

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11+ Fun Preschool Activities for New Year’s Eve:

1. New Year Resolution Game
2. New Year’s Eve Bingo
3. Firework Art Project
4. New Year’s Popsicle Craft
5. Fireworks in a Glass
6. New Year’s Eve Party Hats
7. DIY Party Poppers
8. Firecracker Craft
9. Paper Fortune Cookies
10. Fruit Sparkler Recipe
11. New Year’s Eve Toddler Bubble Wands
12. Glitter Slime
13. Countdown Clock Printable for New Year’s Eve
14. How to Make a Sparkling Pipe Cleaner Fireworks Ring
15. Handprint Keepsake Idea New Year’s Eve Preschool Activity
16. Paper Plate Party Animal
17. Confetti Popper Rockets!
18. New Years’ Eve Noise Makers
19. New Years’ Eve Printable Tic Tac Gift (For 2023)
20. Cupcake Liner Disco Ball

You might also enjoy these adorable 50+ New Year Wishes for Kids, New Beginning Quotes, Hello January Sayings, Mitten Templates, or Snowflake Printables.

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If these weren’t enough fun New Year’s crafts for you, go check out this easy New Year kid’s craft tutorial:

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