1
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
2
Spread shaving cream or sand on a tray. Children trace letters with their fingers.
15 min
3
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
4
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
5
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
6
Use a simple board game or ball. Practice waiting and saying "your turn" and "my turn".
20 min
7
Show pairs of objects. Children identify if they are the same or different and explain why.
10 min
8
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