Category: No Mess

  • Nesting Cups

    Your Child Will Learn

    How to notice size differences between objects

    Here’s What to Do

    1. Gather 3 round containers that “nest” inside each other (i.e. a small container fits inside a medium container, and the medium container fits inside a
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  • Moving to Rhythms

    Your Child Will Learn

    To enjoy dancing, and to begin to connect the rhythm of music to body movement

    Here’s What to Do

    1. Turn on some music. Dance for me and match the rhythm of the music (don’t worry if
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  • Where Is It?

    Your Child Will Learn

    Persistence (using problem-solving to master a new skill)

    Here’s What to Do

    1. While I’m watching, hide a small toy or piece of food in your fist. Move your fist under a cloth, and leave the item
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  • Learning Simple Requests

    Your Child Will Learn

    To understand and follow simple requests

    Here’s What to Do

    1. Throughout the day, try asking me to complete simple tasks. 
    2. Help me understand what you mean by gesturing with your arms and hands. 
    3. Praise me when
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  • Peek-a-boo!

    Your Child Will Learn

    That people still exist even when they’re not visible, and that playing games is fun.

    Here’s What to Do

    1. Play quick games of “peek-a-boo” throughout our daily routines. Some ideas:
      • When my head reappears from under
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  • Where Is It?

    Your Child Will Learn

    Object permanence: objects still exist even when they are hidden

    Here’s What to Do

    1. Move your face or a favorite toy behind a cover (like: your hands, a blanket, a box).
    2. Uncover your face or the
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  • Talking Through the Steps

    Your Child Will Learn

    How to talk themselves through all the steps of a task. 

    Here’s What to Do

    1. Explain that sometimes when you’re trying to do a tricky task, you use “self-talk,” or saying the steps out loud to
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  • My Family Tree

    Your Child Will Learn

    Names and roles of family members 

    Here’s What to Do

    1. Ask your child to name as many family members as they can. Write down people’s names as your child lists them.  Include any and all people
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  • Pop Art Portrait

    Your Child Will Learn

    Create a portrait with bright colors, shapes, and patterns

    Here’s What to Do

    1. Ask your child’s teacher to take a picture of your child and print a large black and white copy of it for you.
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