When possible, add finger gestures to go with the words. In addition, act out nursery rhymes with me. Rhythm Experiences Listen to music with me and sing with me while we listen to music. Whenever you have the chance, dance with me. Provide me with opportunities to play instruments.
Children love playing drums and cymbals, and they like pots as much as toy drums.
By the time that I am four, I should know primary colors, some of the alphabet, and the numbers 1-10. Teach me these concepts during everyday experiences. For instance, while you fold clothes, talk to me about the colors of my shirts and count the number of washcloths. We can also do simple art projects to reinforce these concepts. For example, cut out pictures of blue objects from a magazine, and let me help you glue them on a piece of paper.