1
Sit in a circle with a special object. Only the person holding it may speak. Pass it around.
10 min
2
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
3
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
4
Fill a tray with sand, salt, or shaving cream. Call out a letter and have the child write it in the sensory medium. Shake the tray to erase and start again.
15-20 min
5
Spread shaving cream or sand on a tray. Children trace letters with their fingers.
15 min
6
Show pairs of objects. Children identify if they are the same or different and explain why.
10 min
7
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
8
Set up cups and containers of different sizes. Children practice pouring water between them.
15 min