You’ve heard it before: parents and guardians are children’s first teachers. We say it because it’s true! Many studies have shown that families and teachers working together to support children’s development can lead to better outcomes for children. This collection includes fun, easy activity ideas that families can do together to help support important school readiness skills for children ages 0-6.
TO ACCESS THE COLLECTION:
- Visit cliengagefamily.org to access the activities. No login required!
- If you already have an account on CLI Engage, we recommend logging in to your account to access the collection. This allows you to save your favorite activities using My Activities!
- If you’re new to CLI Engage, click here to create your account. (Note: you will need a Google ID to create your account. Don’t worry, it’s free!)
- If you already have a CLI Engage account, click here to login with your Google ID.
- Once you’re logged in, you will see the CLI Engage Dashboard. Scroll down until you see the blue bar for “Activities and Materials.”
- Click the box for CIRCLE Activity Collection: Family. You’re in!
HOW TO NAVIGATE THE COLLECTION:
View example activity videos below!
Number Cups
Identifying and counting numbers are important preschool skills. In this game, your child will use cereal or other small items to practice counting and matching to written numbers
When I'm Angry
This activity will help your child to develop an awareness of feelings and give her ways to express herself in an appropriate way. Handling strong emotions is an important school readiness and life skill.
Desenterrar Letras
Su hijo practicará en nombrar y asociar el sonido de las letras con un juego donde buscará letras que se encuentran dentro de un recipiente mezcladas con arroz/avena/frijoles crudos.