1
Show pairs of objects. Children identify if they are the same or different and explain why.
10 min
2
Set up cups and containers of different sizes. Children practice pouring water between them.
15 min
3
Provide pattern blocks and shape cards with outlines. Child fills the outline with matching blocks. Encourage them to create their own design afterwards.
15-30 min
4
Fill a bin with rice, beans, or sand. Hide small toys inside. Let children dig and discover.
20 min
5
Lay out letters for a CVC word (e.g. c-a-t). Guide the child to say each sound, then blend them together. Build three new words per session.
15-20 min
6
Use two-color counters to explore how numbers can be split. For example, show that 5 = 3 + 2 and 5 = 4 + 1. Record each combination on a number bond diagram.
15-25 min
7
Sit in a circle with a special object. Only the person holding it may speak. Pass it around.
10 min
8
Give two groups of objects. Children decide which group has more and which has less.
15 min