1
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
2
Spread shaving cream or sand on a tray. Children trace letters with their fingers.
15 min
3
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
4
Hold up each sight word card for 3 seconds. Child reads it aloud. Make two piles: known and still-learning. Revisit the still-learning pile at the end.
10-15 min
5
Show pairs of objects. Children identify if they are the same or different and explain why.
10 min
6
Use a simple board game or ball. Practice waiting and saying "your turn" and "my turn".
20 min
7
Show emotion face cards. Children match the emotion to a scenario card.
15 min
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