Learning doesn’t stop at school! A few minutes each day at home can make a big difference. The best way to help your child is through play, talking, and everyday activities.

Writing & Fine Motor

• Practice holding a pencil with thumb and pointer finger

• Use crayons, playdough, tweezers, or small toys to build hand strength

• Practice cutting with scissors (including playdough scissors) to strengthen hand muscles, improve hand-eye coordination, and build fine motor skills needed for writing and classroom tasks 

Letters & Sounds

• Point out letters in books, signs, and names

• Ask, “What sound does this letter make?”

• Play simple games like “I Spy” with beginning sounds

 Numbers

• Count toys, snacks, or steps

• Practice numbers 0–20

• Ask, “How many?”

Shapes & Colors

• Find shapes around your home

• Sort toys by color

• Ask, “What shape/color is this?”

Reading

• Read together every day

• Ask simple questions about the story (who, what, where)

• Let your child tell the story back to you