1
Sit in a circle with a special object. Only the person holding it may speak. Pass it around.
10 min
2
Place 5-10 small objects in a row. Show the child how to touch each object while counting aloud. Then ask them to count a different set of objects.
10-15 min
3
Use a simple board game or ball. Practice waiting and saying "your turn" and "my turn".
20 min
4
Give the child a clipboard and shape checklist. Walk around the house or classroom to find real-world examples of circles, squares, triangles, and rectangles.
15-25 min
5
Start with the three primary colors. Mix red and blue, then blue and yellow, then red and yellow. Name each result. Ask what other combinations the child wants to try.
20-30 min
6
Show pairs of objects. Children identify if they are the same or different and explain why.
10 min
7
Fill a bin with rice, beans, or sand. Hide small toys inside. Let children dig and discover.
20 min
8
Spread shaving cream or sand on a tray. Children trace letters with their fingers.
15 min