1
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
2
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
3
Jump on hopscotch squares while counting by 2s (2, 4, 6…). Repeat indoors using a number line. Time the child and try to beat their best time.
10-20 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
Fill a large bowl with water. Collect 10 household objects. Predict whether each object will sink or float, then test. Record results on a simple chart.
20-30 min
6
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
7
Sit in a circle with a special object. Only the person holding it may speak. Pass it around.
10 min
8
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