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1. 5 Fun Preschooler
ActivitiesTo Enhance Learning

2. Getting kids ready to learn
doesn’t have to be stressful;
it can be fun and exciting.

3. From pretend play to cuddling up
with a story book, here are five super
activities to share with your preschooler
that will help him learn.

4. CURL UP
WITH A BOOK

5. Read to your child and let him/her see you read.

6. Many people have fond memories of favorite bedtime
stories read aloud, and this special time together
is a wonderful gift to give your own child.

7. Reading together can foster a lifelong love of words
and reading in your child.

8. Don’t forget to have fun when reading aloud;
ham it up with funny voices and a bit of extra drama.

9. Not only does it reinforce how words sound,
but it also makes the act of reading more enticing.

10. MAKE
BELIEVE

11. Preschoolers love to play make believe,
and pretend play is not only fun, but also
helps develop vocabulary, communication,
problem solving and creativity.

12. Encourage imaginative play with your
youngster by providing just a few props
and a bit of direction…

13. … you’ll be amazed at the hours of creative
play that can stem from something
as simple as a book about knights
and castles or a trip to the aquarium.

14. Basic props like stuffed animals,
building blocks, a doctor kit or maps
and postcards can lead to all sorts
of wonderful adventures.

15. KITCHEN
WIZARDRY

16. What better way to learn math than by
whipping up some delicious chocolate chip
cookies or a creamy bunch of macaroni-
and-cheese?

17. Not only does cooking with you help kids
branch out in their culinary tastes, it also
provides fun-filled lessons in measuring
and numbers.

18. Let your little one count eggs, pour water
into a measuring cup or set the kitchen
timer.

19. Read the recipe aloud, pointing to different
words and teaching about the order
of the steps.

20. Not only is cooking together a great
bonding experience and a fine math lesson,
it also boosts confidence …

21. … and lets kids explore the kitchen’s
delightful sensory world, from the feel
of pounding dough to the smell of apple pie
in the oven.

22. THE MAGIC
OF MUSIC

23. Researchers have long appreciated the link between
music and learning, finding that the rich sensory
environment provided by song and dance help forge
pathways between developing brain cells.

24. And of course, singing and dancing are great fun;
just ask kids at day camp!

25. Youngsters who play music or sing tend to do better
in reading and math in school and get along better
with their peers …

26. … just a few of the reasons songs are such
an important part of childhood programs like
summer day camp.

27. Sing along with your child, perhaps starting with you
singing the verses and both of you chiming in on
the chorus; think “Old MacDonald”.

28. You’ll be surprised at how fast your youngster will pick
up the words himself.

29. You can encourage a sense of rhythm by practicing
clapping to the beats of a favorite song.

30. WORDS ALL
AROUND

31. Surround your youngster with the written word.

32. You can label various objects in your preschooler’s
room, make a sign for the door or make him or her
a special personal mailbox to fill with intriguing
notes.

33. Let your little one see the importance of writing
in your everyday life, including notes, lists
and letters, reinforcing the importance of the written
word.

34. Even if your youngster just scribbles cheerfully,
take time to “write” with him or have him tell a story
about one of his drawings as you record the words.

35. Learning can be a fun and worthwhile
experience for preschoolers.

36. Maplewood Country Day Camp Preschool
Program will provide the ideal combination
of fun and learning that will build
the foundation …

37. … for your child’s future academic success,
socialization skills and inspire a lifelong
love of learning.

38. Visit the site:
www.maplewoodyearround.com

39. MAPLEWOOD COUNTRY DAY CAMP
AND ENRICHMENT CENTER
150 Foundry St. (Route 106)
PO Box 88 (Mailing)
South Easton, MA 02375
Email: info@maplewoodyearround.com
Telephone: (508) 238-2387
FAX: (508) 238-1154