COMPARE AND CONTRAST

• Give your child two similar objects; such as, two shirts, two play cars; two fruit, etc.
• Discuss with your child how the objects are alike and how they are different.

LOOKING AT GRASS

• Lay on the grass with your child.  You can use a magnifying glass If you have one.
• Have your child observe what he sees on top of the grass.
• Then have him look in the grass and finally below the grass.

TREE OBSERVATIONS  (1)

• Pick out a tree in your yard that has leaves.
• Have your child observe the tree in summer, fall, winter, and spring.
• How did the tree change during the different seasons?

TREE OBSERVATIONS (2)

• Another observation activity you can do with a large tree is to sit under it with your child in the summer time.
• Who crawls up and down the tree?  Who uses the tree for shade or shelter?  Who makes a home in the tree?

BIRDS NESTING

• Find a tree in your neighborhood where a bird is building a nest.
• Have your children observe the nest building.
• What materials do the birds use to make their nest?
• Where do they find the materials?
• How long does it take the birds to build their nest?

WHAT IS MISSING?

• Sit with your children and put out four small objects on a table.
• Have your child turn around while you remove one of the objects.
• Then have him turn around and tell you which object is missing.
• When he gets good at this game using four objects, gradually add more objects.

WHAT AM I WEARING

• Occasionally, take a blanket and wrap it around yourself.
• Ask your children what you are wearing?
• If you do this about three times a week, your children will start to notice what you are wearing.

WHAT’S IN THE BAG
You will need a soft sided bag or sock for this activity.

• Place a small familiar toy in a bag or large sock.
• Give the sock to your child and have her try to determine what the object is by feeling it’s shape through the bag.