What Activities Can You Do With Kindergarteners?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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  • Create a bubble painting.
  • Create a marble painting.
  • Craft a story together.
  • Dig in the dirt.
  • Bag leaves together.
  • Make an obstacle course.
  • Bake together.
  • Fold towels.

What activities can be suggested for development in early childhood?

  1. Sand. …
  2. Water Play. …
  3. Play Dough. …
  4. Dress-Up and Role Play. …
  5. Doll and Character Play. …
  6. Drawing and Painting. …
  7. Blocks, Jigsaws, and Shape Sorters. …
  8. Music, Dancing, and Singing.

What should a child be able to do by kindergarten?

  • recognize and name basic shapes: square, circle, triangle, and rectangle.
  • recognize and name numbers 1-10, even when they are out of order.
  • count to 20.
  • count 10 objects, pointing to each one as she counts.
  • say or sing the alphabet.

What activities do 5 year olds enjoy?

  • Rhyming games. Listen to and join in with rhyming stories, like Julia Donaldson’s The Gruffalo. …
  • Phonic games. Play snap or bingo with letters and sounds. …
  • Listening games. …
  • Action games. …
  • Tactile games. …
  • Screen games. …
  • Car journey games.

What can I do with my kindergartener at home?

  1. Play indoor hide and seek.
  2. Conduct a science experiment. …
  3. Make a batch of DIY Gummy Bears.
  4. Ride a virtual roller coaster. …
  5. Try a new cookie or cake recipe. …
  6. Make at play kit with items from around the house to enhance your child’s imaginative play. …
  7. Make DIY fruit roll-ups.

What can kids do when they’re bored?

  • Play a sport outside. This is such a simple idea, but sometimes kids just need someone to put it in their heads. …
  • Wash the car. …
  • Go for a bike ride. …
  • Do ‘mindful movement’ videos. …
  • Play hide-and-seek. …
  • Make a fort. …
  • Have a dance party. …
  • Make an obstacle course.

How do I entertain my child at home?

  1. Upcycle the Recycling. Given the number of toilet paper and paper towel rolls that have been sold in the last few weeks, I am guessing that we will all soon have plenty of potential crafting supplies. …
  2. Build an Obstacle Course. …
  3. Art School Home School. …
  4. Get a Pen Pal.

What are the skills in early childhood?

  • Emotional Development. …
  • Social Skills. …
  • Early Literacy Development. …
  • Listening Skills. …
  • Communication Skills. …
  • Fine Motor Skills. …
  • Attention Span. …
  • Early Math Skills.

What are the three types of early childhood physical activity programs?

  • Aerobic Activity. Most of your child’s daily 60 minutes of physical activity should be aerobic activities, like walking, running, or anything that makes their hearts beat faster. …
  • Muscle-Strengthening. …
  • Bone-Strengthening.

What are the 5 developmental areas?

The Five Areas of Development is a holistic approach to learning that strives to break down the silos in education and ensure the development of a learner in all Five areas of Development –

Cerebral, Emotional, Physical, Social and Spiritual

.

What should a 5 year old know academically?

Correctly name at least

four colors and three shapes

.

Recognize some letters

and possibly write their name. Better understand the concept of time and the order of daily activities, like breakfast in the morning, lunch in the afternoon, and dinner at night.

What should a child know by the end of kindergarten?

By the end of kindergarten, your child will

recognize, name, and write all 26 letters of the alphabet (both uppercase and lowercase)

. They’ll know the correct sound that each letter makes, and they’ll be able to read about 30 high-frequency words—also called “sight words”—such as and, the, and in.

How do I know if my child is ready for kindergarten?

Your child is probably ready to start kindergarten if they:

Follow simple directions

. It’s important that your child can listen to a teacher and complete instructions. Be aware that children at this age should not be expected to follow complex instructions.

What games do 5 year olds play?

  • Candy Land. This board game teaches your child how to take turns and deal with potentially disappointing setbacks, such as drawing the gingerbread boy card. …
  • Feed the Woozle. …
  • Scrabble Junior. …
  • Zingo. …
  • Bug Trails. …
  • Crazy Legs. …
  • Wiggle & Giggle. …
  • Boochie.

How do you entertain a 5 year old during lockdown?

  1. Learn to draw. Draw With Rob is a draw-along video series by children’s author and illustrator Rob Biddulph. …
  2. Tackle an indoor adventure. …
  3. Practice yoga. …
  4. Get moving. …
  5. Tune into story time. …
  6. Try a Lego challenge. …
  7. Make origami animals. …
  8. Visit Google Art and Culture.

What chores should a 5 year old do?

  • Unload the silverware. …
  • Pick up toys. …
  • Run to get diapers. …
  • Sort clean clothes into bins. …
  • Set the table. …
  • Clear their dish after meals and put away items into fridge. …
  • Hang coats and line up boots. …
  • Make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, or toast.
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Carlos Perez is an education expert and teacher with over 20 years of experience working with youth. He holds a degree in education and has taught in both public and private schools, as well as in community-based organizations. Carlos is passionate about empowering young people and helping them reach their full potential through education and mentorship.