Since our basement now houses all of the "noisy toys" (as Mommy calls them) or the things that could create messes when Mommy's back is turned (her easel, crayons, etc.), we've turned half of our space down there into a playroom. It's a bit cold since it's unfinished, but Natalia loves it. We just require that she wears her vest or a sweatshirt and footwear. (I know--it's the dead of winter but this child sometimes runs around on our wooden floors barefooted!)
The other day she wanted to practice her shapes...in theory at least. :o) I told her to pretend she was the teacher so I could take a picture.
Notice her triangle in the lower left corner? I'm still not sure if it was intentional or coincidental. She started it just below the hanging circle on the vertical side.
I'm looking forward to doing more intentional "preschool" activities with her soon here at home.
Any ideas?
Those of you who have a child in preschool, homeschool, or work with little ones, chime in. I'd love to know what skills I can introduce to her now since she's chomping at the bit.
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Memory games are where I liked to start. Concentration (the game of card-matching of any sort) was a big hit. Husker-Du, a storebought card game, was one STephen played over and over with anyone who'd join him. You can play pediatrician's office, too, and teach her more clinical terms that kids love to feel "grown up" knowing. (Their kneecap is a patella, the head is the cranium, etc, and teach doctor's instrument names (otoscope, stethoscope, etc.) It helped my kids not be afraid at the dr's office (as much, anyway) because they walked in feeling I think empowered by their newfound vocab. That's my 2 cents. BTW, you'll always have to be "The patient," of course. My kids never let me be the doctor or nurse.
Teach her to draw her circles counterclockwise - that will help when she starts writing letters - and to start them at the 2 o'clock position.
Some of the best games are just having her follow directions - but make a game out of it. Run to the red chair and jump 3 times. Walk to Dad and give him a hug.
Tracing letters, cutting (over a trashcan, they can cut the smallest things!!), drawing shapes in cornmeal (in a shallow dish) is a great way to internalize and feel the shapes - you can do this as she learns letters/numbers too. A chalkboard is great because it teaches proper pencil holding skills....that is all I can remember right now, ha, email me if you want me to think harder - heehee!!
Have a great weekend!!
Sorry, no advice since I'm about 9 months behind you, but I'm anxious to see what others offer. I'll be looking to start something similar with Ryan in the fall.
I am IMPRESSED with Mamma Roar's suggestions. Wish I had known her before my kids were that age.
By the way, I love that braid on Natalia.
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