While reading, pause to ask: "What do you think will happen next?" "How does this character feel?" "What was your favorite part?"

Pick a letter of the day. Hunt for that letter on signs, boxes, and books around your home or while running errands.

Say a word and take turns thinking of rhyming words. "Cat... hat... bat..." Silly made-up words count too!

Write labels together for items around your home: "door," "bed," "sink." Let your child help with letters they know.

While walking, count steps, trees, cars, or mailboxes. Touch each item as you count for one-to-one correspondence.

Involve your child in cooking: count eggs, measure cups, compare sizes. "Do we need more or fewer carrots?"

Hunt for shapes in your environment. "Can you find something shaped like a circle? A rectangle?"

Sort socks by color, match pairs, count items. "How many shirts? More shirts or more pants?"

Roll snakes and balls, poke with fingers, use cookie cutters. Make letters from rolled playdough snakes.

Start with snipping paper strips, progress to cutting along straight lines, then wavy lines and shapes.

Thread beads, pasta, or cheerios onto string or pipe cleaners. Create patterns for extra learning!

Practice writing their name daily. Use different materials: crayons, markers, chalk, finger paint.

Each day, ask: "How are you feeling today?" Use a feelings chart if helpful. Name emotions together.

Play simple board games or card games like Go Fish. Practice waiting, taking turns, and winning/losing gracefully.

When conflicts arise, guide don't solve: "What happened? How did that make you feel? What could you try?"

Practice calming strategies when calm: deep breaths, counting to 10, squeeze and relax muscles.

Lay out clothes and let your child dress independently. Practice buttons, zippers, and putting on shoes.

Practice the full routine: using toilet, wiping, flushing, washing hands with soap, drying hands.

Let your child open containers, pour drinks (start with small amounts), and use utensils independently.

Practice putting on a backpack, opening/closing zippers, finding items inside.