1
Show pairs of objects. Children identify if they are the same or different and explain why.
10 min
2
Spread shaving cream or sand on a tray. Children trace letters with their fingers.
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
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
5
Provide objects of different sizes. Children arrange them from smallest to biggest.
15 min
6
Give two groups of objects. Children decide which group has more and which has less.
15 min
7
Fill a bin with rice, beans, or sand. Hide small toys inside. Let children dig and discover.
20 min
8
Fill a large bowl with water. Collect 10 household objects. Predict whether each object will sink or float, then test. Record results on a simple chart.
20-30 min