One week, one page.

Reading & talking

Do: Sound hunt basket. Collect objects that start with the day's sound: m — mug, mat, mango. Check each by saying it slowly: 'mmm-ug'.

You need: A basket

Talk: Which of these starts with d: dog, cat or pen?

We noticed:

Game (optional): Sound Start

wasilearn.com/learn/kg-1/letter-sounds-1

Writing & pencil control

Do: Rainbow letters. Write one letter large. Your child traces over it in five different colours, starting at the dot each time.

You need: Paper, several crayons

Talk: Which letters go round like 'c'?

We noticed:

Game (optional): Trace It

wasilearn.com/learn/kg-1/writing-letters

Numbers & shapes

Do: Two egg boxes. Fill one box of ten completely, then add more to the second: 'Ten and three is thirteen.'

You need: Two egg boxes (or cups cut into 10s), small objects

Talk: Which is bigger, 12 or 17?

We noticed:

Game (optional): Counting Stars

wasilearn.com/learn/kg-1/numbers-to-twenty

Science & our world

Do: Clean-hands routine. Make a picture chart of the handwashing steps and stick it by the sink. Sing a short song while scrubbing.

You need: Soap and water

Talk: What will you be able to do when you are big?

We noticed:

Game (optional): Living World

wasilearn.com/learn/kg-1/growing-up

Thinking & feelings

Do: Jigsaw time. Start with the corners and edges. Talk about how you choose where a piece goes.

You need: A 12- to 24-piece jigsaw, or a picture cut into pieces

Talk: What comes next? How do you know?

We noticed:

Game (optional): Pattern Parade

wasilearn.com/learn/kg-1/patterns-and-puzzles