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Estimating numbers and quantity is a tricky skill for kids to master. It is important not just to focus on counting. Ask children to estimate how many objects they can see. Check by counting and then compare the difference.
Double consonants can be very tricky to master. It is easy for children to forget that there are double letters as they only hear one sound. Use household items to spot double letters hiding in words.
Consonant blends appear at the beginning of words and consist of 2 consonants whose phonetic sounds blend together to create one sound. Teaching consonant blends can be tricky!
Transitional in-hand manipulation means moving objects in a linear movement from palm to finger. This can be practiced by putting coins into a piggy bank.
Making paper chains is a fun way of creating decorations at Christmas, or any other time of year. Cutting the strips of paper uses bilateral hand coordination, meaning both hands are doing different tasks. Gluing the ends together practises hand-eye coordination and concentration.
Acrostic poems are a fun way to introduce children to the concept of poetry. Finding a word that starts with each letter of the theme word encourages initial sounds recognition.
Sorting building blocks is a fun way to encourage scientific thinking. Deciding on different ways to categorise items is an important developmental step towards thinking scientifically.
This activity is a great way to combine phonics practice with fine motor skills. An alphabet puzzle can also be used as a frame to fill with small objects. Small beads are the perfect size to use as a filler. Alternatively, you could use grains of rice.
Have fun using this Alien Play Dough Counting worksheet. Decide how many arms, ears, eyes and even mouths the alien has and create it out of play dough.
