Instrument Play · Set 24

1
Set up cups and containers of different sizes. Children practice pouring water between them.
15 min
2
Give two groups of objects. Children decide which group has more and which has less.
15 min
3
Fill a bin with rice, beans, or sand. Hide small toys inside. Let children dig and discover.
20 min
4
Use a simple board game or ball. Practice waiting and saying "your turn" and "my turn".
20 min
5
Give the child 4-6 picture cards from a simple story. Ask them to arrange the cards in the correct order. Retell the story aloud together using first/next/last language.
15-25 min
6
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
7
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
8
Spread shaving cream or sand on a tray. Children trace letters with their fingers.
15 min
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