1
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
2
Give two groups of objects. Children decide which group has more and which has less.
15 min
3
Spread shaving cream or sand on a tray. Children trace letters with their fingers.
15 min
4
Use a simple board game or ball. Practice waiting and saying "your turn" and "my turn".
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
Sit in a circle with a special object. Only the person holding it may speak. Pass it around.
10 min
7
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
8
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