1
Check the weather each morning for one week. Record temperature, sky conditions, and precipitation. At the end of the week, discuss weather patterns observed.
5-10 min/day over 5 days
2
Sit in a circle with a special object. Only the person holding it may speak. Pass it around.
10 min
3
Give two groups of objects. Children decide which group has more and which has less.
15 min
4
Show emotion face cards. Children match the emotion to a scenario card.
15 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
Fill a tray with sand, salt, or shaving cream. Call out a letter and have the child write it in the sensory medium. Shake the tray to erase and start again.
15-20 min
7
Use a simple board game or ball. Practice waiting and saying "your turn" and "my turn".
20 min
8
Spread shaving cream or sand on a tray. Children trace letters with their fingers.
15 min