| Literacy: Yarn Swirls | ||
| Objectives | Materials | Method |
| Begin to trace | Card Marker Scissors Yarn Elmer's Glue |
Cut
large (at least 11” x 11”) squares.
On
the squares draw swirls, circles, lines, and zig-zags.
Have
your child trace along the lines with the glue. Assist where
necessary.
Now
cut the yarn the right length and have your child place the yarn
on top of the glue.
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| Math: Explore 1 and 2 | ||
| Objectives | Materials | Method |
| Learn the numbers |
Paper
Maker
Crayons
Multiple
identical objects (such as pasta, stones, toy cars, pens, cups) |
With
the marker, outline the number 1. On another piece of paper,
outline the number 2.
Have
your child color in the numbers.
Now
have the objects you have selected be placed around the house.
Together
with your child go and find the objects. Say something like, “This
is one pen.” If you encounter two pens, say, “There are two
pens.”
Place
the one pen with the number 1. Place the two pens with the number
2.
Continue
looking for the objects and again, if you find two cups, say, “Two
cups.”
Ask
your child which number (1 or 2) the two cups go with.
|
| Fine Motor Development: Cereal Bracelets | ||
| Objectives | Materials | Method |
| Hand-eye coordination | Pipe cleaners Fruit Loops or Cheerios |
Show your child how
to thread the cereal onto the pipe cleaners. Encourage them to do so until the pipe cleaner is full of Fruit Loops. Tie the pipe cleaner around your child's write to form a bracelet. |
| Art: Foil Drawing | ||
| Objectives | Materials | Method |
| Explore different textures and mediums | Foil Colored permanent markers Card |
Wrap the foil
around the card so that the foil is given a little more strength.
Now give your child the markers and encourage them to draw. |
| Physical Education: Pillow Walking | ||
| Objectives | Materials | Method |
| Coordination of Movement | Pillows and Cushions |
Place
the pillows and cushions on the floor to form a path.
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Day 27
