Spring Break!

There is no school during spring break, but that doesn't mean that we can't do some [secret] learning!  Here are some good activities for today:

1.  Read a book together.  (Of course!)

2.  Alphabet Grab Bag

• Print and cut out the alphabet letters.  Place them in a paper bag or gift bag and have your child choose a letter out of the bag.  Ask your child to say the letter, the sound, or a word that starts with the letter.  If they get it right, they can keep the letter.  If they miss it, have them place the letter back in the bag. 
• To mix it up, cut out the silly actions papers and add them to the bag.  Your child will never know if they are going to get a letter or a silly action!
• Extension: Switch the letter cards for the sight word cards if your child is a reader. 

 

Capital Letters

Lower Case Letters

Action Cards

Sight Words

 

3.  Kool-Aid Play Dough 

• Have your child practice rolling it out, cutting it with child-safe scissors, and making shapes with cookie cutters
• This is my favorite play dough to make because it smells so good!  Here is the recipe:

1 cup flour

1/2 cup salt

1 envelope Kool-Aid (the name-brand works better than the generic, but both will work)

2 tsp. cream of tartar

1 cup water

1 Tbsp oil

 

Mix the first four ingredients in a medium sauce pan.  Stir in water and oil.  Cook on medium heat until the mixture forms a ball, about 5 minutes.  Transfer to a plate or bowl and allow it to cool.  Knead the dough slightly once it has cooled.