Days of the Week

You can help teach young children to recognize the days of the week with these crafts and projects. Preschool age children or those about to start Kindergarten will be ready to go when they are able to recite or perhaps even spell each day of the week before even beginning school. Days of the Week Song Sung to the tune of “Clementine,” (“oh my darlin’, oh my darlin’…”) it goes, Sunday, Monday – Tuesday, Wednesday – Thursday, Fri-day, Sat-ur-day (repeat). Memory Games Write or print out the name for each day on an index card or piece of paper. Make … Continue reading

Simple Games

Here are some simple game ideas to exercise your children’s minds while entertaining them at the same time. A Twist on Memory Games Draw lines to divide a standard size sheet of paper or poster board cut down to size, into four even sections. Have your children draw pictures, covering the whole sheet of paper. The drawing should attempt to cover each section equally. You might want to select a theme such as animals and have each child draw his or her favorite animal. When children are finished drawing and coloring their pictures, they can cut each one into four … Continue reading