1
Place 5-10 small objects in a row. Show the child how to touch each object while counting aloud. Then ask them to count a different set of objects.
10-15 min
2
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
3
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
4
Spread shaving cream or sand on a tray. Children trace letters with their fingers.
15 min
5
Show emotion face cards. Children match the emotion to a scenario card.
15 min
6
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
7
Give two groups of objects. Children decide which group has more and which has less.
15 min
8
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