~3.5 – 4.5 years
- Attention span ~10–15 minutes.
- Rapid language growth; loves songs & rhymes.
- Needs emotional security and predictable routines.
Curious little explorers
- Learn by touching, seeing, moving, and imitating.
- Repetition builds comfort and memory.
- Positive attention fuels confidence.
What to avoid
- Forcing early writing before fine motor skills.
- Too much rote learning, too little play.
- Comparing children; shaming for mistakes.
Tip: Swap long worksheets with short, hands-on tasks (5–7 minutes) and movement breaks.
Playful, multi-sensory activities
- Phonics with actions, picture talk, story time.
- Counting with beads/toys; colors & shapes sorting.
- Free drawing, clay modeling, large-stroke pre-writing.
- Visual aids (flashcards), songs, and plenty of repetition.
Celebrate effort with stars/smileys; keep tasks short and joyful.
- Language: A–F recognition, 3 rhymes, story retell.
- Math: 1–10 counting, big/small, color hunt.
- Motor: finger gym, tracing lines, free coloring.
- Read aloud 10 min daily; name objects in the home.
- Limit screens; prefer pretend play & blocks.
- Consistent sleep and snack routines.