Day 6

Literacy: Cookie Sheet Letters
Objectives	Materials	Method
Learning the letters	Cookie sheet Magnetic letters Dry erase pen	On the cookie sheet, write several letters. Have your child search through all 26 letters to find the one you have written on the cookie sheet. They can then place each magnetic letter over the corresponding written letter.
Math: Counting Game
Objectives	Materials	Method
Learning to count objects	Large piece of paper Different numbers of different objects (1 of one thing, two of another thing, three of another, and so on) Cards with the corresponding numbers of them	Divide the large piece of paper into sections with each set of items in a different section. Start at a random set of items and have your child count the items. Help them figure out which card with the corresponding number on it goes with those items. Repeat.
Fine Motor Development: Opening and Closing Bottle Tops
Objectives	Materials	Method
Development of the pincer grip Improvement of hand-eye coordination	Various bottles that have bottle tops	Begin by demonstrating how to open the bottle using the pincer grip. Allow your child the opportunity to practice until they are able to do it without assistance. Now repeat the process but this time teach them how to close the bottle using the pincer grip.
Art: Dripping Salt Painting
Objectives	Materials	Method
Exposure to various art mediums	White or black paper Salt Water mixed with food coloring Droppers Elmer's school glue	Squeeze glue all around the piece of paper. Pour salt on the glue. Using the dropper, deposit the colored water onto the salt. Allow your child to pick up the paper and move the water around the page.
Physical Education: Simon Says
Objectives	Materials	Method
Coordination of Movement Listening	Nothing	Play “Simon Says” and get them to touch their knees/toes, pat their head, shake their body, spin, and so on.