1
Check the weather each morning for one week. Record temperature, sky conditions, and precipitation. At the end of the week, discuss weather patterns observed.
5-10 min/day over 5 days
2
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
3
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
4
Give the child a clipboard and shape checklist. Walk around the house or classroom to find real-world examples of circles, squares, triangles, and rectangles.
15-25 min
5
Provide objects of different sizes. Children arrange them from smallest to biggest.
15 min
6
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
7
Spread shaving cream or sand on a tray. Children trace letters with their fingers.
15 min
8
Fill a bin with rice, beans, or sand. Hide small toys inside. Let children dig and discover.
20 min