Topic: Daily Remote Learning Tip

Engage the child in a Simon Says movement game. Explain that they will need to follow the lead of "Simon" to act out pet movements. Commands can include: "flap your wings like a bird," or "slither like a snake."

Work on real-world writing skills by having the child write lists of everyday things. When the lists are done, ask the child to pick out their favorite item and write a paragraph about what it means to them.

Turn your play area into a veterinarian’s office. Include the child's stuffed animal pets such as dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, turtles, etc. Play veterinarian and care for the animals.

Work with the child to create a big book that represents your family. Add one page for each loved one. The child can write down the things they love about each person.

Talk about the types of homes that pets sleep or live in like doghouses or aquariums. Encourage the child to build or decorate a safe and comfortable pet house.

Brainstorm with the child a list of different family members. Have the child choose a family member and, together, interview that person about family history.

Choose a rhyme, such as "Row, Row, Row Your Boat," and invite the child to act out each of the verses with different motions.

Help the child research the facts, history, and interesting details of a country. Have them write a summary of the information they gathered.

Work with the child to use construction paper to cut out the trunk of a tree and glue it to a large blank piece of paper. Have the child decorate it with "leaves" made of letters.

Have the child create a paper "mosaic" that portrays the child's qualities. Use pre-cut squares with self-portraits, favorite activities, pets, sports, and so on.

Talk to the child about a time that they felt they did not belong, such as their first day of school. How did making a friend help? Talk about different ways to welcome someone who is new.

Help the child write their name in large letters on poster board. Crumple tissue paper into many small balls and help the child glue the tissue balls over the letters, creating a cool 3D name poster.

Talk about different superheroes with the child. Give the child a blank sheet of paper and have them draw their own superhero, name the superhero, and list their special powers.

Invite the child to fill in the blanks: "I like to [blank] with my family member [blank]." Depending on the child's age, embellish the sentence with a drawing.

Use construction paper to create five cutouts of the child's hand. Have the child write their name on the 5 cutouts. Send the cutouts to four friends and ask them to do the same. Glue the cutouts onto a cardboard wreath.

Talk with the child about meeting new people. Ask the child to write down a list of experiences, skills, talents, and interests that they can share when they make a new friend.

Starting with the letter "A," have the child identify an animal whose name starts with "A" and draw a picture of that animal. Work through the whole alphabet.

Take a walk around where you live. Brainstorm ways to add value and beauty to the surroundings. Ideas could include picking up litter or planting flowers.