Coloring activities are one way to introduce a child to different kinds of sports such as snowboarding. From websites such as First-School PreSchool Activities and Crafts (www.first-school.ws) and HelloKids.com (www.hellokids.com), you can download snowboarding coloring pages. These sheets will give children a chance to practice colors and hand-eye coordination, and also show them the different tricks and skills snowboarding involves.
One way children learn about and explore their world is through dress up. Allowing children to play dress up with old snowboarding equipment is one way to familiarize them with the sport before they get on the slopes. It also helps promote brain and language development, according to the article "Why Dressing Up is Good for Kids." Locate a used snowboard, helmet, goggles and jacket that children can try on in the classroom or at home.
Online games like Diego's Snowboard Rescue are another way to teach preschoolers the principles of snowboarding. Available at Nick Jr. (www.nickjr.com), this game can be played individually or with a partner. The player's goal is to help Diego rescue penguins, seals and polar bear cubs as he snowboards down the mountain. This game also encourage developmental skills such as observation and prediction, global cultures and languages, and investigating nature.
If your child has played snowboarding games in the classroom and has decided he or she wants to try lessons, there are places that teach preschoolers to snowboard. Ski resorts such as Whistler Blackcomb, the official Alpine skiing venue for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, offer private lessons, weekend camps, and daily programs for preschoolers. Most ski resorts will rent you the necessary equipment, such as boards and boots, so you do not have to make a purchase until your child has decided to pursue the sport further.