Curious George goes for a windy ride in the book "Curious George Files a Kite." Preschool children can have kite races, competitions to see who can fly a kite the highest and longest. They also can enjoy a game centered on decorating a kite. To keep the games simple for young children, use pre-assembled kites to keep the kids focused on the game of kite flying. Since you fly kites outdoors, this activity is perfect for small children who enjoy getting out and running around.
Curious George books explore the monkey's fascination with painting and colors. Using this theme, preschool children can play a fun game of crazy painting like Curious George. The object of the game is to see who can paint the silliest and most colorful picture in an allotted period of time. Kids should be covered in smocks to protect clothing. Give each child paint, brushes and a large sheet of white paper. Allow them to paint freely without having to follow directions or paint inside lines. This game promotes creativity and imagination.
Curious George enjoys playing with pinwheels and is fascinated by the way they spin when air is blown over them. Preschool children can craft pinwheels using crayons, stickers and markers. Having kids color blank pinwheel templates gets them engaged in the activity up front. An adult will need to fold the corners of the pinwheel and attach the tops to a stick. Kids can then play a game with the completed pinwheels to see who can get their pinwheel to spin the fastest.
Curious George is fascinated by boys playing with sailboats in the book "Curious George Rides a Bike." After reading the book, you can help kids make their own homemade sailboats. The simplest way to construct a sailboat is to use a plastic container lid or flying disc turned upside down. Place a lump of modeling clay in the center of the disc and insert a straw through the clay to create a mast. Tape construction paper cut in to the shape of a triangle on the mast to create the sail. Kids can race the boats across a plastic swimming pool to determine the winner. Kids also can follow the step-by-step instructions in "Curious George Rides a Bike" to make a boat out of newspaper.