Day 9

Literacy: Alphabet Play dough
Objectives Materials Method
Learning the letters Paper
Play dough
On the paper draw the outline of several large letters.

Help your child roll the play dough and then place it within the outline of the letter.

Repeatedly say the letter name and sound. Help them think of words they know that start with that sound.
Math: Shapes around the House
Objectives Materials Method
Learn the names of some basic shapes Cut out some shapes (circle, square, rectangle, oval, etc) from some brightly colored paper
Remind your child what the name of each shape is.

Go around the house looking for objects that have that same shape.

Encourage them to find other objects and to show you throughout the day.
Fine Motor Development: Lock and Key
Objectives Materials Method
Development of the pincer grip

Improvement of hand-eye coordination		 Several different sized padlocks and keys Place the corresponding keys in front of each padlock.

Pick up a padlock with one hand and the key with the other hand using the pincer grip.

Show your child how to insert the key until it makes a click and turn the key until another click is heard and the arm opens.

Now have your child try open the padlock. Repeat until all the locks are open.

Now pick up a padlock and hold it in your hand.

Show your child how to twist the arm back and align it with the hole. 

 Then push it down into the hole until a click is heard.

Now have your child close all the locks. Repeat until all the locks have been closed.
Art: Leaf Printing
Objectives Materials Method
Explore different mediums Paint
Paper
Several large leaves – make sure you have a variety of different types of leaves to make the activity more interesting		 Have your child paint a leaf – each side of the leaf will lead to a different result

Now press it down on the paper and pick it up again.

Repeat with either the same leaf and a different color paint or different leaves.
Physical Education: Crocodile Swamp
Objectives Materials Method
Coordination of Movement

Balance		 Towels
Pillows		 Help your child pretend that there are crocodiles on the floor.

Lay towels and/or pillows on the floor in order to walk on so that you and your child can move from one side of the room to the other without touching the floor.