1
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
2
Spread shaving cream or sand on a tray. Children trace letters with their fingers.
15 min
3
Show emotion face cards. Children match the emotion to a scenario card.
15 min
4
Sit in a circle with a special object. Only the person holding it may speak. Pass it around.
10 min
5
Give two groups of objects. Children decide which group has more and which has less.
15 min
6
Read a word aloud and ask the child to think of a rhyming word. Use picture cards to make it more concrete. Celebrate each correct rhyme with a high-five.
10-20 min
7
Show pairs of objects. Children identify if they are the same or different and explain why.
10 min
8
Fill a bin with rice, beans, or sand. Hide small toys inside. Let children dig and discover.
20 min