Listening skills are developed playing a game with preschoolers using sound. Find two items that make different types of sounds such as a whistle and a drum. Have the children take turns playing or using the two items and making sounds with them. Spread the children around the room giving each their own space to use while playing the game. Explain the rules of the game. One noise means "start" and the other "stop." When the preschoolers hear the "start" noise they should move their bodies. When they hear the "stop" noise, they have to freeze and can't move until they hear the "start" noise. If they move or fall down the child must sit down while the others continue to play.
Play the sound game giving each preschooler a chance to make the start and stop noises. See which preschooler can play the longest and use their listening skills.
Use a balloon or small ball to play a game enhancing preschoolers' motor skills. Have children stand in a circle that is large enough so their hands don't touch when their arms are extended. Give one preschooler the balloon or ball. Have him toss the balloon or ball to another student. If she catches it, she then tosses it to another preschooler. If he drops it, he sits down while the game continues. Keep playing until one child is left standing.
Make labels for items around the classroom or home using pieces of masking tape or sticky notes; for example, labels for the stapler, whiteboard, telephone or window. Have preschoolers sit in a circle and take a closer look at all the objects around them. Hold up a label and describe what the item is by giving hints such as "we talk on this" until one of the children figures out what it is. Allow the winner to place the label on the item. Continue playing until all the labels are in place.
Give pieces of paper and pencils to preschoolers and have them find all the objects and practice writing the words on their paper. If writing the letters of the words are too challenging, they can draw a picture of the item.