1
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
2
Set up cups and containers of different sizes. Children practice pouring water between them.
15 min
3
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
4
Spread shaving cream or sand on a tray. Children trace letters with their fingers.
15 min
5
Give two groups of objects. Children decide which group has more and which has less.
15 min
6
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
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
Sit in a circle with a special object. Only the person holding it may speak. Pass it around.
10 min