| Literacy: Words that Start with ... | ||
| Objectives | Materials | Method |
| Associate the first letter of a word with a known letter | 3x5 index cards 2 large pieces of paper Sharpie Crayons |
On
the index cards, draw several pictures of objects that begin with
a particular letter, such as “puppy,” “pen,” “popcorn,”
and “parrot.”
Then
on some other index cards draw pictures of objects that begin with
another letter, such as “bone,” “backpack,” “books,”
and “bus.”
On
one piece of paper write the letter, such as “P,” and one the
other piece of paper write the other letter, such as “B.”
Encourage
your child to color the pictures and to name the objects.
Once
they have completed coloring and naming the objects, have them
pick a card.
Show
them the letters on the piece of paper and ask them the sound of
the letters.
Explain
that they are going to sort the cards according to the first
letter of the word.
Have
them say the name of the object and say it slowly. Repeat it
slowly, while emphasizing the first letter.
Ask
them if the word starts with a “p” or a “b.” Help them if
they are unsure.
Place
the card on the paper of the appropriate letter.
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| Math: Shape Matching | ||
| Objectives | Materials | Method |
| Knows the basic shapes |
Different
colored markers
Craft
sticks (lollipop sticks) |
Place
two sticks together and on both sticks draw a circle, where half
of the circle is on one stick and the other half on the other
stick.
Repeat
this with more shapes: square, rectangle, triangle, oval, heart,
star. Make each shape a different color.
Have
half of the sticks lined up on a flat surface, while you mix up
the remaining sticks.
Ask
your child to pick up a stick and encourage them to place it next
to the stick that matches the shape and color of the stick they
have.
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| Fine Motor Development: Beads and Tweezers | ||
| Objectives | Materials | Method |
| Development of the
pincer grip Improvement of hand-eye coordination |
Two bowls Beads Tweezers |
Show your child how
to hold the tweezers and how to use their index finger and thumb
to open and close the tweezers. Let them practice. Once they have mastered using the tweezers, have them use the tweezers to pick up each bead and move it from one bowl to the other. |
| Science: Exploration of the Taste and Smell | ||
| Objectives | Materials | Method |
| Learn about the five senses | Several spices Small containers |
Pour small amounts
of your spices into small containers. Encourage your child to smell and then taste them. Explain that they smell with their nose and taste with their tongue. |
| Physical Education: Hula Hoop | ||
| Objectives | Materials | Method |
| Coordination of Movement | Hula Hoop | Show your child how
to do the following and then let them try: Put the hula hoop on the ground. Step inside the hula hoop and then reach down and grab the edges of the hula hoop. Bring the hula hoop up to waist level, while gripping it firmly with two hands. Gently relax the hoop against one side of your body and then start to move your waist in a circular motion, while spinning the hoop. |
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