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As parents, we are always preoccupied with our children's well-being. We want to make certain that we are always doing our best for them, and ensuring that they are learning and developing is a top priority.
What are some examples of cognitive development?
Reading!
Vocalizing their needs
Listening to stories
Asking questions
Responding to their name when they are called
Recognizing and naming objects in a book
Telling stories
Following instructions
Counting to 10
Understanding the difference between the present and the past
Engaging in symbolic play
Your child will grow and develop naturally by modelling your behaviour. They will learn by playing and interacting with you. So, if you're feeling overwhelmed, here are some fun and engaging cognitive development activities for every day of the week!
MONDAY
Let’s start the week with a Math activity! Teaching preschoolers to count will improve their readiness for other math concepts, such as adding and subtracting.
TUESDAY
Questions to develop thinking and general knowledge too!
Ask and answer lots of questions
Avoid asking yes no questions – do you like chocolate; Instead – what is your favourite flavour – why do you like that?
Why questions are particularly good!
WEDNESDAY
Explore more complex shapes with this beautifully illustrated read-aloud story by Eric Carle - 'My Very First Book of Shapes'.
THURSDAY
Play I went to the market! Pretend play or role playing has immense benefits like developing imagination and creativity, supporting social and emotional development, and improving language and communication skills.
What are you shopping for today?
I bought a banana
I bought a banana and an apple
I bought a banana, an apple and a pear
FRIDAY
Sing counting songs - Musical activities stimulate development in every area of the brain!
SATURDAY
Today’s activity is a math sorting read-aloud story to spark your thinking skills, ‘A Pair of Socks’ by Stuart J. Murphy.
SUNDAY
Sidewalk Chalk - develop the artistic side of little brains!
Draw pictures and shapes together
Create your own world
Draw an obstacle course for you to run through together
Practice the shapes you learned from earlier in the week
Lots to talk about as you practice fine motor skills!
Wow!
Through the month of May we have shared 24 different activities that nurture cognitive development from math, reading, language, movement, creative, social emotional, memory skills and more...
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