Early Head Start Homework

Math

Shape Walk

1. Head outside with your child for a walk.
   
2. Look for differently-shaped objects at your child's eye level.
   
3. Point to the objects and talk about their shape. If possible, trace the shape's outline with your finger.
   
4. Try to direct your child's eyes to the object you're talking about by saying their name and pointing to it.

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Health & Wellness

Parts of My Body

1. Use diaper or bath time to teach your child the parts of their body. Make it a game!
   
2. Point to one of your child's body parts and say its name out loud. Point to the same part on your body and repeat its name.
   
3. Try naming parts of the upper body one day and the lower body the next. Mix it up!
   
4. For older babies, ask them to find body parts like their nose and mouth.

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Math

Learning the Concept of One

1. Throughout the day, point out when there's one of something.
   
2. Play a quick body part game, talking about which body parts I have two of and which I only have one (i.e. nose vs. feet).
   
3. Play "find one." Place one object in a bowl, and then place many of the same object in a second bowl. Ask me to pick the bowl that has just one.
   
4. Play "pass me one." Ask me to pass you one item. If I give you more than one, explain that you only need one and give me back the rest.

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Health & Wellness

Let's Cook Together

1. As you prepare a meal, talk with your child about what you're cooking and how you're preparing it.
   
2. Invite your child to help where appropriate. Some simple cooking tasks for young children:
   
• Handing you ingredients
  
• Scooping ingredients with measuring cups and spoons
  
3. Invite your child to interact with ingredients, like:
   
• Smelling spices
  
• Tasting fruits, veggies, and herbs
  
4. Eat your meal together! Talk about how you cooked each of the ingredients.

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