Brain Dough
Call play dough “brain dough” when using it to reinforce skills (like make objects that start with a sound, make an animal you are studying, create geometric shapes, etc.).
Counting Hands
Fill surgical gloves with rice and tie at the bottom. Children will enjoy using these to count and work out simple math problems.
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Personal Puzzles
Ask each family to send in a picture of their child the dimensions of 4 duplo blocks. Use clear packing tape and add the child’s number and name to other sides of the blocks. Save puzzles in individual berry baskets.
Scoop and Match
Foam letters, trays, and measuring cups from the dollar store.
Say It and Spell It
Yard Sale Teepee for Buddy Reading
5 Little Turkeys to Retell
Shower Curtain Bean Bag Toss
Unifix Cubes and Feather Fun
Shower Curtain Rings with Ribbon
Counting Frame with Swim Noodles