Course 4

Activity 1

Build a square

Duration: 7-10 minutes

What do you need?

• 4 Cotton buds; or ice cream sticks, or straws (of the same size)
• square drawn on a cardboard as guidance

What to do:

1. Demonstrate to your child how to build a square using any of the resources.
2. Now let them do by themselves using the drawn square as a visual guide.
3. Sing: A square is like a box,(x2)

It has 4 corners and 4 sides. 

A square is like a box. (Sing it to the tune: The Farmers in the dell)

Use the link below to assist with the melody.

*Building and learning about shapes are a great way to introduce problem-solving skills to children. 

Activity 2

Fine motor creative activity: tearing and pasting square 

Duration: 7-10 minutes

What do you need?

• A pre-drawn square (ensure that outlines of shape are clear and bold)
• Green paper or newspaper
• glue

What to do:

1. Have learner tear up green paper (*make sure he/she uses the correct tearing action to support good bilateral hand function)
2. Next have your child apply glue to the shape and then paste torn paper pieces onto the pre-drawn square.
3. Continue to sing the square song as with previous activity.

Activity 3

Story: Rabbit ears

Duration: 5-10 minutes

What do we need?

• Copy of the story for child to either listen to or read along by use of a book/picture

What to do?

1. Tell your child the story/have him/her watch and listen to it via a book, pictures or visual-audio device.
2. Remember to have your child try and retell the story to you.
3. Use the following link to watch and listen to the short story.