Logic and Reasoning
Thinking and problem-solving helps children take in information and understand how things in their world are related. Young children use their logic and reasoning skills in everyday experiences when they build with blocks, complete a puzzle, or discover that peeling the paper from around a crayon gives them more crayon to draw with.
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Name the instruments as you find them! Pretend to play each one! When you?re done playing the game, you can create your own instruments at home! An empty oatmeal carton can turned into a drum.
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Name each healthy food as you find it! Ask your child, "Which healthy food from the game would you most want to eat? Why?"
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You can make your own footprints in snow, sand, or soft dirt. Make footprints with your child and compare them. Which footprint is bigger? Which one is smaller?
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Play dress up at home! Pick something to dress up as or choose a color or texture such as green or stripes and find clothes that match. Dress up in your silly costume and make up your own funny dance!
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Solve your own mystery! Place your hand over a picture of someone you and your child know. Slowly remove your hand to partially reveal the image. Can he guess who it is?
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Talk about the steps in an everyday activity such as getting dressed or brushing teeth. Help your child draw a picture of each step. Mix them up and see if he can put them back in the right order.
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The next time you're stuck inside on a rainy or snowy day, brainstorm different things you could do, such as have a dance party, draw pictures, or read a book. How many ideas can you brainstorm?
