| Literacy: Scrabble Search | ||
| Objectives | Materials | Method |
| Learn the name and sound of a letter | Container of rice Scrabble letters Paper Pen |
On
a piece of paper trace around each of the scrabble letters and
write in the letters.
Place
the scrabble letters in the container of rice.
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| Math: Muffin Counting | ||
| Objectives | Materials | Method |
| Learning to count
objects Learn the numbers |
6
paper muffin cups
Buttons
(or other small objects)
Sharpie |
In
each muffin cup write a number from 4 to 8.
Have
your child count four buttons.
Ask
them to find the muffin cup which has the number 4 written in it
and have them place the four buttons in the muffin cup.
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| Fine Motor Development: Noodle Necklace | ||
| Objectives | Materials | Method |
| Hand-eye coordination | Yarn Scissors Pasta (such as penne or macaroni) |
Cut the yarn so
that it is a good length for a necklace.
Show your child how to thread the noodles onto the yarn. Have them try and assist when necessary. Tie the ends to form a necklace. |
Music: Musical Instruments |
||
| Objectives | Materials | Method |
| Explore beat and rhythm |
String
Large margarine tub (or equivalent) Pringles can (or equivalent Wooden Dowels Beans or rice Pot and Pan Wooden Spoon |
Punch a hold into
either side of the margarine tub lid and tie string through the holes
so that the tub can hang around your child's neck.
Place the beans/rice in the pringles can. Together explore the sounds you can make using the drum (margarine tub and wooden dowels), by shaking the Pringles can, and by banging the wooden spoon on the pot/pan. |
| Physical Education: Musical Freeze | ||
| Objectives | Materials | Method |
| Coordination
of Movement Balance |
Music | Play
your child’s favorite music and encourage them to dance to the
music.
Whenever you press pause your child must stop dancing. Press play and continue dancing. Show your child how to freeze in different positions. See how long they can balance in that position. |
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