1
Fill a bin with rice, beans, or sand. Hide small toys inside. Let children dig and discover.
20 min
2
Hold up each sight word card for 3 seconds. Child reads it aloud. Make two piles: known and still-learning. Revisit the still-learning pile at the end.
10-15 min
3
Show pairs of objects. Children identify if they are the same or different and explain why.
10 min
4
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
5
Spread shaving cream or sand on a tray. Children trace letters with their fingers.
15 min
6
Set up cups and containers of different sizes. Children practice pouring water between them.
15 min
7
Fill a large bowl with water. Collect 10 household objects. Predict whether each object will sink or float, then test. Record results on a simple chart.
20-30 min
8
Show emotion face cards. Children match the emotion to a scenario card.
15 min