Before reading a book talk briefly about the cover, title, and illustrations. See if your son/daughter can predict what is going to happen in the story.
After reading a story, talk about it for a few minutes. Share your favorite parts.
Practice writing first and last name correctly.
Sing and write the alphabet.
Write and say your phone number.
Play I Spy. Looking for letters, colors, shapes, numbers etc...
Practice tracing and cutting .
Practice tying shoe laces.
Practice buttoning shirts, pants, coats, and be able to zip zippers.
Practice counting and recognizing numbers to ten.
Allow your child to help with cooking a special recipe.
Don't forget that your child will change rather quickly this year. What they won't be able to do today, they may be able to do in a couple of weeks!
