1
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
2
Show pairs of objects. Children identify if they are the same or different and explain why.
10 min
3
Provide pattern blocks and shape cards with outlines. Child fills the outline with matching blocks. Encourage them to create their own design afterwards.
15-30 min
4
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
5
Use a simple board game or ball. Practice waiting and saying "your turn" and "my turn".
20 min
6
Fill a bin with rice, beans, or sand. Hide small toys inside. Let children dig and discover.
20 min
7
Show emotion face cards. Children match the emotion to a scenario card.
15 min
8
Show the child each letter card. Ask them to say the letter name and its sound. Clap when they find an object in the room that starts with that sound.
10-15 min