| Literacy: Letter Focus | ||
| Objectives | Materials | Method |
| Learn one of the letters of the alphabet | Paper Scissors Letter stickers Alphabet felt stickers Sand paper Glue Sharpie Crayons |
Using
the Sharpie, write the letter on the paper that you are going to
focus on with your child.
Cut
that letter out of different colored pieces of paper and sand
paper. Help your child glue them onto the paper.
Run
their index finger over the sand paper letter.
Have
your child stick the letter stickers and felt letter stickers onto
the paper.
Encourage
them to try writing the letter (even if they can only scribble).
Constantly
repeat the sound of the letter with them.
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| Math: Beanbag Number Jumping | ||
| Objectives | Materials | Method |
| Learn the numbers Hand-eye coordination Jumping |
Chalk
Beanbag |
On
the sidewalk write the numbers from 1 to 5.
Now
throw the beanbag onto a number. Say the number and jump to it.
Pass
the beanbag to your child and help them do the same.
|
| Fine Motor Development: Button Sorting | ||
| Objectives | Materials | Method |
| Development of the
pincer grip Development of visual discrimination |
Egg Carton Different colored buttons |
In an empty egg
carton place one button of each color in each dimple. Point out to your child the various colors of the buttons. Have them state the color. Have the remaining buttons in a pile. Help your child divide the buttons according to color and place them in the egg carton. Reinforce the color names as you do so. |
| Science: Blow it up Balloon | ||
| Objectives | Materials | Method |
| Learn about gas (as opposed to liquids and solids) |
Balloon Baking soda Vinegar Plastic Bottle Funnel |
Using
the funnel pour the vinegar into the bottle so that the bottle is
about a third full.
Now
pour baking soda into the balloon so that it is now about half
full.
Place
the opening of the balloon over the mouth of the bottle. Do not
let the baking soda fall into the vinegar prematurely.
Lift
the balloon once it is securely on the bottle so that the baking
soda falls into the vinegar.
|
| Physical Education: Tin Can Stilts | ||
| Objectives | Materials | Method |
| Coordination of Movement | Tin cans Can opener String |
Using the can
opener, make two holes in each can on opposite sides at the top.
Then thread some string through the holes and tie them so that
they reach up to the child's hands when relaxed at their sides. Show your child how to walk by lifting your left hand and left foot simultaneously and then your right hand and right foot together. For younger children, use short cans, like tuna fish cans, and slowly progress to taller cans. |
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