Monthly Archive for January, 2009

Pretend To Be In Different Places

Bring the park, zoo, restaurant… into your home using props and a big imagination!

Camping in a Tent

Create a tent for children to hide and play in!

Pretend To Be Different Animals

A list of many different animals (and their movements and sounds) for children to act out.

Pretend To Be Different People

A list of possible people for children to pretend to be. There are endless possibilities.

Props for Pretend Play

Props add so much to the fun of pretend play. You will find a complete list of props here!

Draw and Label Picture Together

Child draws a picture and then labels the different items in the picture by sounding out.

Letter Collage

Study 1 letter and it’s sound. Cut/ glue pictures (or use stickers) of things starting with a letter.

Letter of the Day

A list of activities to do throughout the day to celebrate any given letter and it’s sound.

I Spy

A game reinforcing letter sounds!. Describe object with first letter. Child guesses what it is.

Label Items Using the First Letter Sound

Child labels objects in the house on Post it Notes by sounding the word out.

Use Magnetic Letters

Child spell his/her name using magnetic letters. Levels of assistance are explained.

Letter Booklet

Child draws pictures of items all beginning with the same letter in a booklet.

Mystery Letter

Great game for children to learn letter sounds! Guess the letter based on objects picked.

Move to the Letter Game

Fun game to practice identifying letters. Kids move to the hanging letter that is said aloud.

Sing the Letter Sound Song (Leapfrog)

Letter sound song to learn letter sounds from Leapfrog Fridge magnet.

Learning To Spell His/Her Name

Create a tune to sing child’s name. Additional list of ways to learn name also!

Freeze Dance

Children dance to music and freeze when music stops. Physical and listening skills are used!

Move Like Different Animals

A list of possible animals and movements for children to imitate. Get moving!

Racing

Children run from a start to finish line. Structured way to build speed and have fun.

Obstacle Course

Child does 3 short actions. Strengthens both large and small motor skills.