- Practice recognizing and naming body parts: head, neck, shoulder, arms, hands, fingers, stomach, chest, elbows, legs, knees, feet, toes, back, and heel.
- Talk about before and after
- Talk about in front of, behind, beside, on top of, below etc.
- Practice saying and letters of the alphabet
- Plant a garden or care for a house plant
- Help with household chores: set the table, take out trash, recycle cans and paper, fold clothes, towels, laundry, sorting, folding, and take care of pets.
- Teach safety
- Have your child draw you a picture and talk about it
- Visit the library and check out a book
In-Kind (Participation) Suggestions for Parents
Activities to do with your child:
- Talk about your surroundings (home, school, car, field trips)
- Read a story with your child at home or at the library
- Reading words and pictures to your child
- Practicing cutting with scissors
- Play a game (board game, card game, guessing game)
- Lacing and tying shoes
- Practice numbers, colors, and shapes using everyday familiar items such as toys, plates, knives, spoons forks, fresh fruits and vegetables, etc.
- Make a book by drawing pictures or cutting pictures out of a magazine and writing letters or words.