| Literacy: Tracing lines | ||
| Objectives | Materials | Method |
| Begin to trace | Paper Crayon Marker |
On
the left hand side of the paper draw several pictures of animals,
one under each other (such as a fish, a cat, a duck, and a cow).
On
the right hand side of the paper draw something that resembles
where they like to be (such as the ocean, a chair, a pond, and a
field).
Draw
straight, curved, or zig-zag dotted lines between the images of
the left and those on the right.
Have
your child hold a crayon and guide their hand to trace the dotted
line.
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| Math: Coin Puzzle | ||
| Objectives | Materials | Method |
| Matching the same sizes |
Various
sized coins
Paper
Marker |
Place
the coins on the paper and trace around the coins.
Put
the coins in a pile.
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| Fine Motor Development: Threading Beads | ||
| Objectives | Materials | Method |
| Hand-eye coordination | Large beads String |
Show your child how
to thread the beads by showing them how to hold the bead in one
hand and the string in the other.
Have them use their index finger and thumb to thread the string through the hole of the bead. |
| Art: Puffy Paint | ||
| Objectives | Materials | Method |
| Explore different textures and mediums | Self-raising flour Salt Water Food Coloring Small containers Paint brushes Card cut in order to fit in the microwave |
Mix 1 tablespoon of
flour, 1 tablespoon of salt, 3 teaspoons of water, and food
coloring. Combine until it is a smooth paste.
Have your child use paint brushes or their fingers to paint a picture on the card. Encourage your child to paint it on thick. Place it in the microwave. Depending on the strength of your microwave, take the painting out when the paint is puffy. It probably would not take more than 25 seconds. |
| Physical Education: Bean Bag Catch | ||
| Objectives | Materials | Method |
| Coordination of Movement |
Wooden
board (about 28 inches by 4 inches)
PVC
pipe (4 inches in length)
Sand
paper
Glue
Beanbags |
Glue
the PVC pipe to the wooden board about 6 inches from the one side.
On
the other side of the board, glue the sand paper.
Place
the board on the ground with the sand paper side up.
Put
the bean bags on the sand paper and show your child how to stomp
on the other side of the wooden board in order to make the bean
bags fly into the air.
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