| Literacy: ABC Match | ||
| Objectives | Materials | Method |
| Associate words with particular letters | Paper Marker Scissors Objects beginning with letters you want to focus on |
Cut
small squares (4” x 4”) from the paper and write some letters
on the squares, such as A, B, C.
Find
small objects that begin with those letters, such as an apple, a
ball, and a cup.
Place
the letters on a flat surface.
Have
your child select an object and name the object.
Repeat
the name of the object, while emphasizing the first letter.
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| Math: Explore Symmetry | ||
| Objectives | Materials | Method |
| Learn about symmetry |
Paper
Paint |
Fold
the paper in half.
On
the one side, have your child place some paint.
Now
fold the paper in half. Before opening the paper, ask your child
what they think will happen.
Open
the paper and show them how the paint appears on both sides. The
image is now symmetrical.
Now
place some more paint on the paper. Fold and ask them what they
think will happen.
Open
the paper and point out how the image is symmetrical and that it
looks the same on both sides.
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| Fine Motor Development: Dry Erase Maze | ||
| Objectives | Materials | Method |
| Hand-eye coordination | Empty CD case Paper Marker Dry erase marker Scissors |
Cut a piece of
paper to fit within the CD case. Using the marker, draw a basic maze and then place it within the CD case. Give your child a dry erase marker and help them complete the maze. Once done, erase the marks and they can play again or you can create a new maze. |
| Science: Magnetic Sort | ||
| Objectives | Materials | Method |
| Learn about magnets | Magnet Several metal objects (such as a spoon, a metal toy car, and a paperclip) Several non-metal objects (such as a rubber ball, a pompom, and a sock) |
Show your child the
magnet and tell them that it is a magnet. Place the objects in a pile. Tell them that because you have a magnet, some of the objects will “stick” together. Have your child to select and object and name it. Ask them to predict whether it will “stick” to the magnet. Test their hypothesis by placing it against the magnet. Repeat with all the objects. Place the magnetic objects together and the non-magnetic objects in another pile. |
| Physical Education: Dog Imitation | ||
| Objectives | Materials | Method |
| Coordination of Movement |
Pictures
of dogs
YouTube videos of
dogs |
Show
pictures and videos of various dogs. Point out the various things
that make a dog unique and different to your child, such as their
tail, black nose, four legs, fur, and so on.
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