Things to do together (continued)

 

Toddler

  1. Match fruit. Put all the oranges and apples together. Have toddler do the same.
  2. Match socks and have toddler match socks with you. Say the colour names or “Mommy’s socks, baby’s socks.”
  3. Count crackers, raisins, carrot sticks, steps.
  4. Start a penny jar. Let child put pennies in. Count the pennies.
  5. Try what’s different. Try what’s the same. Pick out the items that have wheels.
  6. Make a story book with pictures of your toddler. Have him tell the story and you write the words. Read this book over and over to

 

Preschooler

  1. Observe nature. Predict if it will rain or snow, be sunny or windy.
  2. Make a book.
  3. Play card games like crazy 8’s, uno.
  4. Make puppets and play.
  5. Make up silly songs. Change the words from songs you already know.
  6. Sign out and read a riddle book (from the library).
  7. Play card games like “go fish” or “old maid.”