| Literacy: Play Dough Writing | ||
| Objectives | Materials | Method |
| Begin to trace the letters of the alphabet | Play dough Pencil or pen |
Roll
the play dough out on a flat surface.
Have
your child hold the pencil.
Guide
your child's hand and write a letter of your choice repeatedly.
Have
your child say the sound of the letter.
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| Math: Blocks in a Shape | ||
| Objectives | Materials | Method |
| Is able to construct various basic shapes |
Foam
Scissors
Marker
Paper |
Cut
the foam into about ten 2 inch squares.
On
the paper form shapes using 5 to 10 of the squares and trace
around them. For instance, you might make an H or an L or any
other shape.
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| Fine Motor Development: Hanging the Washing | ||
| Objectives | Materials | Method |
| Hand-eye coordination | String or cotton Clothes pins Paper cut into squares or other shapes (such as in the shape of clothing) |
Tie the string
between two chairs at your child's shoulder height. Place the clothes pins on the line along with the paper. Have your toddler remove the clothes pin from the line and place the paper in a pile. Once they are successfully completing this task, have them attempt placing the clothes pins and paper on the line. |
| Music: Incy Wincy Spider | ||
| Objectives | Materials | Method |
| Learn a nursery rhyme | Black paper Black yarn Scissors Wobbly eyes Glue |
Together cut the
black paper into a large circle. Have your child glue on the eyes and eight small pieces of yarn for the legs. Together sing Incy Wincy Spider. |
| Physical Education: Kick the Can | ||
| Objectives | Materials | Method |
| Coordination of Movement | An empty tin can |
Place
the empty tin can at one side of the room or yard.
Encourage
your child to kick the can in a specified direction.
Place
the can back in position and tell your child that they are to kick
the can repeatedly until the can in in a designated spot.
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