Preschool Charades: Generator +175 Easy Ideas for Little Kids

Preschool Charades Ideas

Charades can be a great way for preschoolers to play, move, and use their imagination. The trick is keeping the prompts simple enough for young children to understand and act out without getting frustrated.

This collection focuses on familiar things preschoolers already know, including farm animals, toys, food, vehicles, everyday actions, school activities, and favorite storybook characters. Most ideas are short and easy to demonstrate with simple movements.

Need a prompt to get the game started right away? Use the preschool charades generator above and let the fun begin. You can also explore our charades ideas generator for more themes and random prompts.

Looking for more seasonal games? Try our Summer charades ideas, Winter charades ideas, Easter charades ideas, or browse the Holiday Charades Generator for more themed ideas.

Farm Animals

Bring the farm to life with animals that preschoolers already know, including:

• Cow
• Pig
• Horse
• Chicken
• Duck
• Sheep
• Goat
• Donkey
• Turkey
• Rabbit
• Rooster
• Lamb

Zoo Animals

Many zoo animals make great charades prompts for young children. Kids can use simple movements to show which animal they are pretending to be.

• Lion
• Tiger
• Elephant
• Monkey
• Giraffe
• Zebra
• Bear
• Gorilla
• Kangaroo
• Penguin
• Crocodile
• Snake
• Hippo
• Parrot

Everyday Actions

Little things children do every day can make great charades ideas. These prompts focus on simple actions that are easy for preschoolers to understand and copy.

• Walking
• Running
• Jumping
• Sitting
• Sleeping
• Eating
• Drinking
• Laughing
• Crying
• Clapping
• Waving
• Dancing
• Sneezing
• Yawning
• Hopping

Food

Food is something every child can recognize, making it a great theme for beginner charades. Consider including familiar foods and simple eating actions.

• Pizza
• Apple
• Banana
• Cookie
• Cake
• Ice cream
• Popcorn
• Sandwich
• Hamburger
• Hot dog
• Pancakes
• Spaghetti
• Watermelon
• Carrot
• Donut

Toys

Favorite toys give children plenty of ideas they can act out with ease. Here are some familiar playthings that preschoolers see and play with regularly.

• Teddy bear
• Doll
• Ball
• Blocks
• Toy car
• Toy train
• Puzzle
• Kite
• Yo-yo
• Robot
• Teddy
• Jump rope
• Toy airplane

Vehicles

Cars, buses, trains, and other vehicles are fun to pretend to drive or ride. These prompts encourage children to use simple movements to show what they’re acting out.

• Car
• Bus
• Train
• Airplane
• Boat
• Bicycle
• Truck
• Taxi
• Motorcycle
• Tractor
• Fire truck
• School bus
• Helicopter
• Ambulance

People & Jobs

Children see people doing different jobs every day and often enjoy pretending to be them. Here you can include familiar roles with easy actions to imitate.

• Doctor
• Teacher
• Chef
• Farmer
• Police officer
• Firefighter
• Pilot
• Dentist
• Builder
• Mail carrier
• Baker
• Dancer
• Singer
• Driver

Things We Do at School

School is full of simple activities that children already know well. Let them act out some of the things they do everyday in school, including:

• Reading
• Drawing
• Writing
• Coloring
• Singing
• Dancing
• Counting
• Raising hands
• Playing
• Cutting paper
• Sharing
• Eating lunch
• Washing hands
• Sitting

Outdoor Fun

Playing outside gives preschoolers plenty of opportunities for movement and pretend play. These ideas include simple outdoor activities that kids can act out naturally.

• Running
• Jumping
• Swimming
• Biking
• Flying kites
• Blowing bubbles
• Playing ball
• Digging
• Climbing
• Swinging
• Sliding
• Catching
• Skipping
• Picking flowers

Body Movements

Keep things active with simple movements children can perform with their whole body.

• Jumping
• Hopping
• Clapping
• Waving
• Spinning
• Stomping
• Crawling
• Bending
• Stretching
• Shaking
• Kicking
• Marching
• Tiptoeing
• Wiggling
• Dancing

Household Activities

Everyday chores and things that happen around the house can become fun pretend-play moments.

• Brushing teeth
• Washing hands
• Taking a bath
• Eating dinner
• Drinking water
• Sweeping
• Cleaning
• Folding clothes
• Making bed
• Washing dishes
• Opening door
• Closing door
• Vacuuming

Fairy Tales & Characters

Favorite stories and characters give preschoolers a chance to use their imagination. Choose familiar characters and simple actions that children can recognize quickly.

• Princess
• Prince
• King
• Queen
• Dragon
• Witch
• Giant
• Mermaid
• Pirate
• Wizard
• Cinderella
• Snow White
• Little Red Riding Hood
• Peter Pan

Weather

Rain, sunshine, snow, and wind can all be acted out with simple movements. These weather prompts are especially easy for preschoolers who are familiar with them.

• Rain
• Sunshine
• Snow
• Wind
• Thunder
• Lightning
• Rainbow
• Clouds
• Storm
• Snowflake
• Raindrops
• Umbrella

Bedtime & Morning Routines

Finally, getting ready for bed or starting the day involves plenty of actions children already know. These prompts turn familiar routines into easy and playful charades.

• Waking up
• Getting dressed
• Brushing teeth
• Washing face
• Taking a bath
• Putting on pajamas
• Eating breakfast
• Drinking milk
• Combing hair
• Making bed
• Reading book
• Turning off lights
• Going to sleep
• Yawning