| Literacy: Canvas Letter | ||
| Objectives | Materials | Method |
| Learn the name and sound of a letter | Canvas Masking Tape Acrylic Paints |
Using
the masking tape put the first letter of your child's name on the
canvas (or the entire name if you are able to).
Allow
your child to paint the entire canvas.
Once
dry, remove the masking tape.
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| Math: Pom-pom Numbers | ||
| Objectives | Materials | Method |
| Knows the representation of numbers |
Paper
Pom-poms |
On
the paper write the numbers 1, 2, and 3. Make them quite large.
Give
your child the pom-poms and show them how to place the pom-poms on
the numbers so that they cover the writing and the pom-poms form
the numbers.
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Fine
Motor Development: Wooden Puzzles
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| Objectives | Materials | Method |
| Hand-eye coordination | Wooden Puzzles | Have your child
play with wooden puzzles. If you do not have any puzzles, cut up a picture from a magazine, paste it onto cardboard and cut it into a puzzle. If your child is tired of the puzzles you own, switch your puzzles with a friend's puzzles for a day. |
| Art: Making a Collage | ||
| Objectives | Materials | Method |
| Is able to create a collage using paper and glue |
Thin
colored paper, such as newsprint, thin construction paper, or
tissue paper.
Glue
stick or homemade paste (mix ½ cup cold water with 1 cup flour).
Large
sheet of construction paper.
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Tear
or cut the thin colored paper into small pieces.
Place
glue on the small pieces.
Help
your child to paste the torn pieces of paper on the large sheet of
paper to make a collage.
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| Physical Education: Wheelbarrow and Gorilla Walks | ||
| Objectives | Materials | Method |
| Coordination of Movement | Nothing | Show your child how
to do the following and let them practice: Wheelbarrow walking: Have your child place their hands on the ground. While their hands remain on the ground, pick up their feet. Have them lift each hand and slowly move forward, while you are holding their feet in the air. Gorilla walking: Walk with knees slightly bend, while stooped over. Have your hands hang close to the ground as you walk. Encourage your child to grunt like a gorilla as they walk. |
Day 15
