Scoop up some geometry, spatial reasoning, and creativity when you make this cool cone.  • construction paper • tissue paper • tape • glue • glitter • other collage or decorating materials Cut a sheet of paper into the shape of a triangle. Explain how the triangle can be rolled into the shape of a cone. Invite your child to […]
Simple sorting games teach your child how to categorize. • small boxes or containers with lids • multiples of the same or very similar toys • animal stickers • sturdy cardboard Put one small toy in a box and five to eight small toys in another box. Encourage your child to explore what is in the boxes. Count the toys […]
 containers of your favorite flavors of yogurt variety of toppings, such as chopped nuts, raisins, maple syrup, granola, and sliced fruit bowls spoons  1. Peel and slice your favorite fruits. Then place all the ingredients on the table and ask your child to think about which yogurt flavor and toppings she would like […]
 Pack a basket with learning opportunities.  • paper and pencil • picnic basket • blanket • paper plates • napkins • cups • camera • homemade sandwichesInvite your child to help check off a list of the foods and supplies that you will bring on your outing. Ask your child to help you write a list of picnic items. (He can cut and […]
Measuring Dinosaurs  Identify and compare the length of four dinosaurs. State that dinosaurs needed food to grow and that food helps us to grow too.  Prepare the Dinosaur Cards (PDF) Cut 144 feet string to the length shown on each dinosaur card. Attach and wrap length around each card as follows:  70 […]
MONEY ROLL – Use duct tape to create a tape belt around your child’s waist, but make sure the duct tape is sticky side out. Lay down a tarp on the ground and spread coins all over it. Let your child roll around on the tarp and try to pick up coins on her tape […]
Make meals more fun with these math mats kids create.  • several sheets of colored construction paper • clear contact paper • Velcro tape (adhesive back) • adult-type scissors • markers, crayons, or colored chalk Invite your child to choose several colors of construction paper. From these, cut out squares, triangles, rectangles, and circles. Name each shape as you […]
Turn on your child’s fascination with how things work with a simple homemade game.  • Catalog or magazine pictures of different types of large and small machines and appliances your child recognizes • small basket or container • oaktag or index cards • large sheets of paper (chart paper or newsprint) • drawing paper • glue stick • scissors • markers • crayons […]
