Head Start Homework
This Week
Use these activities to learn with your child every day!
Language & Literacy
My Alphabet Book
- Create a 27-page booklet with standard-size paper. Write "My Alphabet Book" on the cover, and write the capital and lowercase letters at the top of each page (A a), one letter per page.
- Turn to any page, and ask your child what letter is on that page. Ask them what the letter's sound is, and to think of a word that begins with that letter.
- Ask your child to draw a picture of that word on the letter page.
- Over time, work on adding pictures for more and more letters. Read your alphabet book together when it's complete!
Math
More or Less?
- Wherever you are (home, playground, bus, store, etc.), direct your child's attention to compare groups of objects. Try to find groups with 5 items or less.
- Ask your child which group has "less" and which group has "more." Start with groups that have a big difference between "less" and "more," so your child will not need to count.
- Once your child identifies "less" and "more" easily, increase the difficulty. Compare two groups that are closer in number, and count to check which has "more" and which has "less."
- Try the game in different locations as you move throughout your day.
Social Studies
Neighborhood Portrait
BRING BACK
- Take a walk or drive around your community with a piece of paper and drawing supplies.
- Ask your child to choose what part of their neighborhood they'd like to draw. Find a safe place to sit where they can observe and draw.
- Prompt your child to notice buildings, vehicles, street lights, traffic signs, and other important features of the place around you.
- Invite your child to make a drawing of all the important features of their neighborhood.
Looking for more?
Try out this Physical activity.
Follow the Leader Fast and Slow
Try out this Creativity activity.
Cut Paper Collage
Spotlight on:
P - PAUSE
E - ENGAGE
E - ENCOURAGE
R - REFLECT
This week's focus: