1
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
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
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
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
5
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
6
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
7
Use a simple board game or ball. Practice waiting and saying "your turn" and "my turn".
20 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