Pre Reading and Literacy Skills for June
In my class my literacy goals may look different than yours but playing with letters is one that fits into all preschool classrooms. The children’s specific abilities will take the general activities in slightly different directions but our invitations to learn can have the same base.
1. Fishing for letters
I love putting out my letter fish, but how? just click on below link. They are especially great for not so gentle toddler hands. This fishing for letters game was a favorite in my classroom and is really easy to make. I love fishing games for kids because they teach them so many things, not just letter recognition. Persistence, hand-eye coordination, and patience are a few! Tuck those kids in, grab some scissors and start cutting, by morning you’ll have a fun fishing game to play with your kids! Are you curious to know your activity |
2' Alphabet Mailbox
Make a mailbox from a cardboard box, grab some small envelopes and add letters to them. Children love feeding the mail into the mailbox. They can hand it out to classmates who can also pop it in the mailbox. This is always a huge hit and like all of these ideas don’t require a teacher to be present the whole time. If you are playing with students if the opportunity is right for you to take the lead you can label the letters as they put them into the mailbox, ask if they have a favorite letter, or ask if they want to hand them out to friends “Which letter should we give to Tommy? The J great!” resist the urge to quiz play. I know it’s hard, it’s so natural to say “What letter is that?” over and over. Do you want to know more about it Click on the link |
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Gross Motor Activities
The term motor skills refer to your baby’s ability to move his muscles to perform actions. Movements that involve larger actions such as kicking, extending the arms, walking, running and jumping are all gross motor skills.
1. Basketball Game
Your toddler naturally likes to throw things. You can use this reflex to turn it into a fun game with balls and soft toys.
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Activities on Sensory skills
Sensory play is a type of play that activates and stimulates a child’s senses. Often, sensory play focuses on stimulating touch, sight, and hearing as those senses are most accessible.
When children are very young, they interact with the world primarily through the five senses (touching, tasting, hearing, seeing and smelling). Of course, as your active toddler will help you see, they also engage in the world through movement and balance.
These senses are how they learn about the world around them and make sense of the many new things they’re experiencing each day. As children grow they begin to play and, through play, learn more about the world around them.
When children are very young, they interact with the world primarily through the five senses (touching, tasting, hearing, seeing and smelling). Of course, as your active toddler will help you see, they also engage in the world through movement and balance.
These senses are how they learn about the world around them and make sense of the many new things they’re experiencing each day. As children grow they begin to play and, through play, learn more about the world around them.
1, Swing, swing, swing
Swings are a favorite playground staple, but consider challenging your kiddo to use them in new ways. Encourage them to try swinging on their tummy, Superman-style. Instead of pushing from behind, gently pull their feet and then release. Twist the swing in one direction and then allow it to spin back in the other direction. Can’t make it to the park or outside? Use a blanket to create a hammock that you and another adult can gently swing back and forth. Want to know more Activities |
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Activities on Cognitive skills
Cognitive development is characterized by the way a child learns, acquires knowledge and interacts with his surrounding environment. Different cognitive skills are acquired as a child meets certain developmental milestones, but a child of any ability will benefit from activities that promote active learning.
1. Practice the Alphabet
Help your child identify letters by singing along to the “Alphabet Song,” reading books about the alphabet and playing with alphabet puzzles.
Here is an example of an easy game to help your child learn his letters:
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Activities on Language skills
Language development is a vital part of communication in the early years.
Children start learning language very early on in their development. Those funny cooing noises parents make to their babies are the first steps along the road of language development.
Language is something children acquire as they grow and learn. The best way to develop language is through interaction.
The way to interact with your children is to spend time with them and the best learning opportunities are found during play.
1. Fantasy Play at Home
Kids love to play with their parents! When your child brings you a pretend cup of tea, play along and ask for a tea spoon of sugar. Ring them up on their pretend phone asking to put in an order for 2 large pizzas for delivery. Show an interest in what they are doing as this helps to develop the story and encourage the imagination but let your child be in charge. Arrange play dates with children of a similar age so they can support each other’s imaginative play. Do you want to play more |
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Activities on Socio-emotional skills
social-emotional learning activities for preschoolers and toddlers that support interaction and relationship skills. For example, identifying their emotions and understanding the feelings of others. As well as sharing and turn-taking activities for toddlers and preschoolers. Finally, we will explore cooperation and friendship skills for kids.
1. Play a Feelings Game:
Feeling cards are great because they kids the difference in expression for each emotion. This game takes it to a whole other level with scenarios and conversation starters.
For example, “when I feel grumpy I can…a) get some rest, b) eat a healthy snack, c) do something that makes me happy.” It’s a great way to build those emotional regulation skills. Let’s start with the all-important emotions and feelings. Your emotions affect how well you relate to others. Toddlers and preschoolers are ruled by their emotions. They have BIG feelings and very little impulse control. Just telling your child to be kind, loving, and caring isn’t enough.
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