Play the game Sunshine and Clouds with the child. At the end of the day, share your "sunshine" moments, or positive experiences, and your "cloud" moments, or negative experiences. (continue reading)
Share with the child the classic nursery rhymes of the three little kittens, the three little pigs, and the three billy goats gruff. Have the child create their own illustrated animal tale using the number three. (continue reading)
Ask how other animals move, and have the child suggest movements for each (for example, slither like a snake, hop like a bunny, waddle like a duck, pounce like a tiger).
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Discuss with the child different situations in which they might feel sad, lonely, scared, or angry. Ask: “When you felt that way, what made you feel better?” Talk through the child's responses together. (continue reading)
Read a story and ask the child to create a picture card for each major character. Have the child retell the story using the picture cards as an aid. (continue reading)
Talk with the child about transportation and the different ways that we move people and objects from one place to another. Build a a "river" using tinfoil and slowly pour in water at the top, so the child can explore sending objects down the river. (continue reading)
