Work with the child to create play binoculars with paper tubes and art supplies. The child can use them as they reenact "We’re Going on a Bear Hunt." (continue reading)
Give the child plain white paper and a paper plate with drops of black and white paint. Have the child mix the paints into shades of gray and then paint gray storm clouds on their paper. (continue reading)
Introduce the child to a cumulative rhyme such as “There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly,” Together create cards representing each part of the rhyme. Then, have the child put the cards in order to retell the story. (continue reading)
Have the child create a farm animal mask using paper plates and craft sticks. Have the child play with the mask on by demonstrating animal movements and noises. (continue reading)
Teach the child a weather song (sung to the tune of “Clementine”). Substitute words and phrases as needed to fit the weather in your region. (continue reading)
Create a simple sentence and read it with the child several times. Next, substitute a new word but only reveal the first letter. Talk about how knowing the first letter in the word helped them predict what the word would say. (continue reading)
