Topic: Daily Lit Bit

Brainstorm a list of insects. Have the child write down their names and traits. Discuss how insects are similar and different to each other.

Sing the song “The Itsy Bitsy Spider” and teach the hand movements to the song. Invite the child to create actions for other familiar nursery rhymes.

Ask the child: “What is the most important thing that ever happened to you?” Have them storyboard the event by drawing a picture to represent the beginning, middle, and end.

With the child, write the alphabet on a piece of paper or poster. Sing “The Alphabet Song” with the child as you clearly point to each letter on the chart.

Search the internet together to view examples of insect homes, such as hives, nests, and holes. Discuss what kinds of insects live where, and why.

Choose a nursery rhyme that your child is familiar with and innovate on it by substituting other rhyming words. Set an example of how to make a substitution.

Brainstorm three important experiences in the child's life. Draw a box for each memory and fill with answers to the questions: Who, What, When, Where, Why.

Gather craft materials like modeling clay and instruct the child to make a sculpture of a letter. Talk about the features of letters (sticks, lines, curves, circles).

Have the child do a quick write and sketch about something they think is beautiful. Then talk about the meaning of beauty and share the different ideas of what is considered beautiful.

Take a nature walk with the child to observe insects. Collect observations about size, color, and movements for various insects in a "Bug Book."

Use the internet to find nursery rhymes from other cultures and from your own culture. Discuss the similarities and differences between the nursery rhymes.

Build a mural of the alphabet! Have the child draw (or paint) a picture of something that starts with each letter. Once complete, hang the letters in the correct order.

Talk about adding beauty to the world that is felt in one’s heart. Encourage your child to speak encouraging words or perform acts of kindness that cause people to smile. Keep track of them on a chart or poster.

Choose a book for a friend to read. Write an intro and why you think your friend will like it. Have your friend do the same for you! When done, talk with your friend about the books.

Choose a fiction book and have the child read the first 1/3 of the book. Pause there and have the child answer informational questions and questions that involve wonder.

Take a moment to talk about these unusual times with your child. Make some agreements about feelings, behavior, and expectations going forward. Circle back to them, to check in on how you're doing.

Pick a "letter of the day" and have the child write down words that come up during the day that start with that letter.

Tongue twisters are an entertaining way to play with letters, sounds, syllables, and meaning. Pick a few famous tongue twisters, and talk them through with your child.