1
Spread shaving cream or sand on a tray. Children trace letters with their fingers.
15 min
2
Sit in a circle with a special object. Only the person holding it may speak. Pass it around.
10 min
3
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
4
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
5
Give the child a clipboard and shape checklist. Walk around the house or classroom to find real-world examples of circles, squares, triangles, and rectangles.
15-25 min
6
Show emotion face cards. Children match the emotion to a scenario card.
15 min
7
Use a simple board game or ball. Practice waiting and saying "your turn" and "my turn".
20 min
8
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