Week 11 - PEER 2.0

This Week

Select a place with a flat surface. Set out modeling clay, play dough, or air-dry clay (see Homemade Play Dough Recipe attachment if you'd like to make your own).
Write an uppercase letter on a piece of paper.
Show your child how to match the shape of the letter with clay. (Try rolling the clay between your hands to create thin 'snakes,' then cut and shape these to make a letter.)
Keep making different letters. Can you spell your child's name with clay?

Gather three clear drinking glasses, measuring cups and spoons, and a large container full of water (instead of water, you could also use something like rice, pasta, cereal, or dried beans). Cover your table with a towel or work over a baking dish to catch the spills.
Pick three measuring spoons and cups (example: a ½ teaspoon, a ½ cup, and a 1 cup). Ask your child which will hold more and which will hold less.
Ask your child to use the first measuring spoon/cup to scoop water, and then pour it into the first clear drinking glass. Repeat with the second and third measuring spoon/cup, pouring into the other two clear drinking glasses.
Compare the amounts in the drinking glasses. Which has the most, and which has the least? Pour the water back into the bowl, and repeat using different measuring spoons and cups.

Invite your child(ren) to play pretend with you. Decide what you'd like to play together. Some ideas:

Use your kitchen table to play "restaurant." Have someone be the customer and someone be the server.
Play "house" with baby dolls.

Use household items to play pretend. If you'd like, you can make a "pretend box" and fill it with old clothes, shoes, and kitchen objects to use in play.
Encourage your child to take the lead in the dramatic play.

Let’s Make Popsicles!

Simon Says Clean Up

P - PAUSE

E - ENGAGE

E - ENCOURAGE

R - REFLECT

This week's focus: