Camping Snakes and Ladders Game
If you love playing board games with your preschoolers, you’ll love our free printable camping snakes and ladders game.
Board games provide an opportunity to practice and learn skills while having fun.
This is a great game for preschoolers to practice counting, number recognition, and following directions.
Add it to your collection of camping activities for kids!
This free printable roll-the-dice board game is a great activity for preschool and kindergarten kiddos.
It is played similarly to the classic board game Chutes and Ladders board game you may have in your game closet.
Camping Snakes and Ladders Game
Whether you’re planning a campout or just looking for something fun to do with your kids this afternoon, this camp-themed board game is fun for little ones.
Preparing the Game
First, scroll to the very bottom of this post and enter your email address to request the file.
Save the file to your computer. Open and print the game board making as many as you need for your students.
Laminate the page and you’re all set.
Playing the Game
When your game is fully prepared, you’re ready to play. The first player will roll the dice, count the dots, and move their game piece that number of spaces.
When a player lands on a blank square, their turn is over and it’s the next player’s turn.
If a player lands at the bottom of the ladder, they’ll slide their pawn to the top of the ladder. Their turn is over.
If a player lands on a snake head, they’ll follow the snake down to the tail. This is their stopping spot. Their turn is over.
Continue in this manner until someone reaches the “finish” space at top of the game board by rolling the exact number to land on the last space.
Playing Games with Preschoolers
Playing simple board games with preschoolers can have a number of benefits, including:
Developing social skills: Games are a great way to teach preschoolers how to take turns, share, and work together. These skills will be important for them as they grow and enter school.
Improving cognitive skills: Many board games require preschoolers to use critical thinking skills, memory, and problem-solving, which can help improve their cognitive abilities.
Enhancing language development: Board games often involve communication, which can help preschoolers develop language skills and learn new vocabulary.
Encouraging concentration and patience: Playing games with rules requires children to focus and pay attention for extended periods of time, which can help improve their concentration and patience.
Providing opportunities for fun and laughter: Board games can be a source of entertainment and enjoyment for preschoolers, which can help them develop positive attitudes towards learning and play.
Camping Activities for Kids
Camping can be a fun theme to explore for preschoolers, providing an opportunity to learn about nature and the outdoors.
There are many activities that can be incorporated into a camping-themed preschool curriculum.
These activities can help preschoolers develop important skills like observation, creativity, and problem-solving, while fostering a love of nature and the environment.
With a variety of camping-themed activities, preschoolers can engage in hands-on learning experiences that will inspire their curiosity and imagination.
Camping Books for Preschoolers
Camping is a popular theme for preschoolers, providing an opportunity to explore the great outdoors and learn about nature.
Reading books about camping can be a fun and engaging way for preschoolers to further immerse themselves in this theme.
With a variety of books available, from stories about camping adventures to informational books about plants and animals in the wilderness, there’s something for every young reader.
A Camping Spree with Mr. Magee – Mr. Magee and his trusty dog, Dee, are enjoying a peaceful camping trip when along comes a lumbering, marshmallow-loving bear and the excitement begins.
Curious George Goes Camping – George tries to be helpful, but he of course just ends up upsetting a nearby camper. As he’s hiding in the woods, he meets a forest creature who catapults the mischievous monkey into a chain of even more outrageous events!
Llama Llama Loves Camping – Llama Llama goes camping for the very first time and learns a valuable lesson: what seems scary can actually be super-duper FUN!
Camping Crafts for Preschoolers
Crafting is not only a great way for preschoolers to express their creativity and imagination, but it can also help them develop important skills like hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.
There are plenty of camping crafts that will keep preschoolers entertained and inspired.
- Paper Plate Camping Craft for Kids
- Handprint Campfire Craft for Kids from Simple Everyday Mom
More Camping Fun for Preschoolers
This fun interactive game of Camp Charades will keep your camping trip fun. With 17 pages (8 cards per page) of exciting charade cards, your campfire moments just got more fun.