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Insha Allah, links will be added for activities, where possible

Tip:

Set up a simple schedule to rotate through the different skills. You might choose 1 Math readiness, 1 Reading Readiness, 1 Social  Skill,  and 1 Motor skill for each day.

 

Math Readiness

 

Tip: Many worksheets can be turned into file folder activities.

 

Concept Worksheets Online Games/Activities Books Flash cards File Folder Games, Games,  & Other Activities, including art

big/little

 

Big/Little Worksheet from TJ (Islamic)

 

Bigger Worksheet

 

Smaller Worksheet

 

 

 

TJ's Big/Little Book (PowerPoint)

Books about Big/Little; also read about big/little things in the encyclopedia- ideas

 

Little Hand, Big Hand Art Activity

 

 

long/tall/short

Taller Worksheet

Long/Short Worksheet

 

 

  Long/Short PowerPoint book by TJ    

ordering of objects by size (small, bigger, biggest)

Circle the biggest vegetable in each row

 

Worksheets From TJ:

(Cut out for a hands on activity)

Food Theme, Body Theme, Islamic Theme

       

recognizing and naming primary colors

         

recognizing circles

recognizing rectangles

matching shape or objects based upon shape

 

Garden Goodies Concentration

 

Thinking Skills (Shapes) workbook from Salafy Ink.com

    (TJ shape flashcards) (Arabic/English) Shape Bingo

copying shapes

         

counting orally to 10

Offsite counting workbook at SalafyInk:

 

I Can Count (Pre-K) (1-10)

 

       

one to one correspondence/counting

Pizza Counting from BryBack Manor

 

Ice Fort Counting from BryBack Manor

 

Put the correct number of strawberries in the basket-BryBack

 

Fill the Fireplace-BryBack

Fall Leaves Number Book - BryBack

 

Early Spring Counting-BryBack

       

empty/full

         

more than, less than, same as

         

up/down

         

in/out

         

front/back

         

over/under

         

top, bottom, middle

         

beside/next to

         

hot/cold

         

fast/slow

         

day/night

         

same/different

Which snowman is different-BryBack Manor

 

Which ship is different-BryBack Manor

 

Which shape is different

       

Reading Readiness

Concept Activities/Resources

Recognizing and writing the alphabet

 

Remembering objects from a given picture

 

Identifying the use of given/named objects

 

Recognizing common animals

(TJ animal flashcards)

Recognizing common plants

 

Repeating a sentence of 6-8 words

 

Telling the meaning of simple words

 

Expressing self verbally (wants, needs, thoughts)

 

Listening to stories and books

 

Completing incomplete sentences with proper words

 

left to right progression in reading

 

answering questions about a short story

 

retelling a story

 

identify own first name in writing

Links to name recognition/writing activities:

 

printing own first name

following simple directions

 

recognizing and identifying common sounds

 

repeating a sequence of orally given numbers or letters

 

identifies parts of the body

 
 

Motor Skills

Concept Activities/Resources

Running

 

Walking in a straight line

 

Jumping

 

Hopping

 

Walking up and down stairs (alternating feet)

 

Marching

 

Standing on one foot

 

Walking backwards

 

Throwing a ball

 

Pasting objects

 

Clapping hands

 

Building with blocks

 

Working puzzles (5 pieces or less)

 

Drawing and coloring

 

Using crayons and pencils correctly

 

Cutting simple shapes and lines (and proper/safe use of scissors)

How-To Tips for New Scissors Users

Tracing/Cutting Templates - Enchanted Learning

Printable Scissors Skills Practice Worksheets DLTK

 

 

Social Development

Concepts Activities/Resources

Recalling parents' names

 

Recalling home address

 

Recalling home phone number

 

Recalling age and date of birth

 

Putting toys away

 

Staying on Task

 

Working independently

 

Helping with chores

 

Listening and Talking (not interrupting, paying attention, able to recall facts)

 

Dramatic Play (role playing)

 

takes care of toilet needs independently

 

knows full name

 
learns to tie shoes Top 6 Tips for Teaching Kids to Tie their Shoes

dresses self

 

shares

 

gets along with other children

 
 

Preschool Skills Links

 

 

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