1
Use two-color counters to explore how numbers can be split. For example, show that 5 = 3 + 2 and 5 = 4 + 1. Record each combination on a number bond diagram.
15-25 min
2
Show pairs of objects. Children identify if they are the same or different and explain why.
10 min
3
Fill a bin with rice, beans, or sand. Hide small toys inside. Let children dig and discover.
20 min
4
Sit in a circle with a special object. Only the person holding it may speak. Pass it around.
10 min
5
Use a simple board game or ball. Practice waiting and saying "your turn" and "my turn".
20 min
6
Give two groups of objects. Children decide which group has more and which has less.
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
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