1
Set up cups and containers of different sizes. Children practice pouring water between them.
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
Provide objects of different sizes. Children arrange them from smallest to biggest.
15 min
4
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
5
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
6
Use two-color counters to explore how numbers can be split. For example, show that 5 = 3 + 2 and 5 = 4 + 1. Record each combination on a number bond diagram.
15-25 min
7
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
8
Show pairs of objects. Children identify if they are the same or different and explain why.
10 min