1
Give two groups of objects. Children decide which group has more and which has less.
15 min
2
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
3
Set up cups and containers of different sizes. Children practice pouring water between them.
15 min
4
Use a simple board game or ball. Practice waiting and saying "your turn" and "my turn".
20 min
5
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
6
Show pairs of objects. Children identify if they are the same or different and explain why.
10 min
7
Spread shaving cream or sand on a tray. Children trace letters with their fingers.
15 min
8
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