| Literacy: Rock Letters | ||
| Objectives | Materials | Method |
| Learning the letters | Small rocks
Paper Sharpie |
On
the paper draw circles about the size of the rocks on the paper so
that the circles form a letter.
Have
your child place the rocks on the circles so that when they are
done, the rocks form a letter.
Ask
your child if they can identify the letter and the sound it makes.
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| Math: Longer and Shorter Rods | ||
| Objectives | Materials | Method |
| Learning the concept of longer and shorter | A series of rods (or something similar) which are of varying lengths |
Have
the rods in a pile on the floor.
Have
your child select a rod.
Now
ask them to find a rod which is longer? Help them if they do not
understand. Explain why it is longer.
Repeat
this until they understand what a longer rod is.
Now
repeat the exercise with asking them to find a shorter rod.
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| Fine Motor Development: Sweeping | ||
| Objectives | Materials | Method |
| Hand-eye coordination | Broom Dustpan Beans Masking Tape |
Scatter
beans on the floor. Using masking tape and create a square on the floor. Show your child how to sweep the beans so that they are lying within the square. Scatter the beans again and have them sweep the beans within the square. Now place the dustpan on the floor while holding it by the handle. With the other hand use the broom to move the beans onto the dustpan. Have your child try this. It may take a lot of help at first. |
| Music: Drumming | ||
| Objectives | Materials | Method |
| Learning rhythm | Wooden dowels | Have your child
hold the wooden dowels. Hold your child's hand which is holding the dowel within in your hand. Play music and beat the rhythm. |
| Physical Education: Stick Pull | ||
| Objectives | Materials | Method |
| Coordination of Movement | Stick (or broom stick) | Sit down with your
child and place your feet against theirs.
Hold the stick between you, while both of you hold the stick. Your hands should alternate (your hand, their hand, your hand, their hand) The object is to pull your opponent to their feet. Tell your child to pull the stick . Have your child try this with a friend or a sibling. |
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