1
Plant a fast-growing seed (beans work well). Each day, measure growth and draw what is observed. Discuss what plants need to grow: light, water, soil.
10 min/day over 2 weeks
2
Set up cups and containers of different sizes. Children practice pouring water between them.
15 min
3
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
4
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
5
Jump on hopscotch squares while counting by 2s (2, 4, 6…). Repeat indoors using a number line. Time the child and try to beat their best time.
10-20 min
6
Provide objects of different sizes. Children arrange them from smallest to biggest.
15 min
7
Show emotion face cards. Children match the emotion to a scenario card.
15 min
8
Show pairs of objects. Children identify if they are the same or different and explain why.
10 min