1
Give two groups of objects. Children decide which group has more and which has less.
15 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
Sit in a circle with a special object. Only the person holding it may speak. Pass it around.
10 min
4
Fill a bin with rice, beans, or sand. Hide small toys inside. Let children dig and discover.
20 min
5
Place 3 apples in one group and 2 in another. Count both groups together to find the sum. Repeat with different objects and quantities up to 10.
15-20 min
6
Show emotion face cards. Children match the emotion to a scenario card.
15 min
7
Spread shaving cream or sand on a tray. Children trace letters with their fingers.
15 min
8
Set up cups and containers of different sizes. Children practice pouring water between them.
15 min