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Reading daily to your child not only enhances their vocabulary but also stimulates their imagination. Select books that are age-appropriate and engage them with questions about the story.

Some of my favorite books (with links!):

1. Chicka Chicka Boom Boom

2. My First Library

3. My First 100 Words

4. Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes

5. Dragons Love Tacos

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Independent exploration and play gives your child the opportunity to explore the world, make connections, and problem solve, and foster self-confidence. It also helps promote autonomy, self-reliance, turn-taking, imagination and self-regulation. All of these skills help your child succeed in school.

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Regular outdoor play is crucial for physical development and encourages curiosity about the natural world. It also helps in developing social skills through interactions with peers.

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Instill healthy eating habits by involving your child in choosing and preparing meals. Discuss the benefits of different foods, focusing on fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.

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Encourage playing with blocks or puzzles. These activities help develop your child's fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and problem-solving abilities. Constructive play is a great way to engage in playing with your child. Let them lead the way and show you what they are interested in.

Ideas for Constructive Play:

1. Building blocks

2. Sand and tools

3. Cardboard box and crayons

4. Puzzles

5. Sticks and stones

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Introduce simple math concepts through everyday activities. For example, counting objects, recognizing shapes, and sizes. This makes learning math fun and practical.

Examples of Simple Math Activities:

1. String beads on pipe cleaners

2. Matching games

3. Tag the Number - write numbers 1-10 on cards; tape the cards somewhere that is eye-level with your child; call out a number; the first person to touch that number wins

4. Fill the Cup - gather blocks, plastic cups, and 1 dice; roll the dice and place that many plastic blocks in the cup; the first person to fill their cup wins

5. Hunt for Numbers - fill a bin with sand and bury cards with numbers 1-10 in the sand; the first person to find all the numbers wins

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Begin alphabet recognition and phonics basics early. Use flashcards, alphabet songs, and games to make learning engaging and interactive.

Phonics Activities to Try at Home:

1. Phonics Scavenger Hunt - print or make cards with a letter and a corresponding picture; place the letter and picture in different places; have your child collect and match all the letters and pictures

2. Foam Bathtub Letters - make up a song, rhyme, or simply let your child explore the letters while playing in water or the bathtub

3. Monster Names - replace the first letter of your child's name with the letter “M,” and add ‘mad’ to the beginning (for example, Ashely would become Mad Monster Mashlyn); do this with different letters

4. Flashcards

5. Start with their name - kids learn easiest when the learning applies directly to them; teach your child how to pronounce and spell the letters in their name