1
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
2
Provide pattern blocks and shape cards with outlines. Child fills the outline with matching blocks. Encourage them to create their own design afterwards.
15-30 min
3
Provide objects of different sizes. Children arrange them from smallest to biggest.
15 min
4
Spread shaving cream or sand on a tray. Children trace letters with their fingers.
15 min
5
Set up cups and containers of different sizes. Children practice pouring water between them.
15 min
6
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
7
Give two groups of objects. Children decide which group has more and which has less.
15 min
8
Show pairs of objects. Children identify if they are the same or different and explain why.
10 min