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Cross Curricular
Other Activities / Cross Curricular - Integrating multiple learning areas through fun, engaging activities that support holistic development.
These cross-curricular activities integrate multiple learning areas and skills, providing well-rounded educational experiences that support your child's development across various domains. Each activity combines elements from different subjects while making learning fun and engaging.
Cognitive and Problem-Solving Activities
1. Puzzle Building
Build puzzles, any type of puzzles - jigsaw, in books, on a computer- any type of puzzle that makes your child think!
2. Game Playing
Games: PLAY games- guessing games, simple board games, computer games (limit computer time). Games help encourage critical thinking and teach social skills such as taking turns.
3. Position Vocabulary Game
Play Positions: This activity will develop the skill of positions plus vocabulary. Spy something around the room and ask "Where is _______?" Such as, "Where is the clock?" The child will answer: "The clock is on the wall."
Then continue: Where is the dog? "The dog is under the table." Continue naming objects in and about the house.
Have your child state the place of the object using words such as: on, over, above, below, under, upon, next to, beside, in, inside, out of, outside…
Creative and Sensory Activities
4. Musical Movement
Sing silly songs together and makeup hand gestures to follow the music
5. Water Play Exploration
Water play: (Keep a close eye on your child) in the tub or in a basin full of water. Let your child experiment with plastic spoons, cups, funnels, basters
6. Box Transformation
Get a large box. Help your child transform the box using crayons and markers into a castle or playhouse.
7. Paper Chain Craft
Build a paper chain together. Use the paper chain to decorate the house or tear one loop off each day to count down to a special occasion like a Birthday or Christmas.
Community and Service Activities
8. Cookie Donation Project
Bake a batch of cookies and wrap them pretty and donate them to a nursing home
Outdoor and Garden Activities
9. Leaf Raking
Rake the leaves in your yard together
10. Garden Weeding
Weed the garden together
11. Garden Watering
Water the garden
12. Scarecrow Building
Build a scarecrow and set it outside
Seasonal Activities
13. Snow Family Building
Go outside and build a snowman or a snow family
Physical Activities and Sports
14. Ice Skating or Roller Skating
Start to teach your child how to ice skate or roller skate (remember the safety helmet)
15. Swimming Together
Go swimming together
Media and Entertainment
16. Movie Night with Discussion
Choose a movie to watch. Pop some popcorn together or prepare some other snack. Discuss the story after viewing.
Benefits of Cross-Curricular Activities
Cognitive Development:
- Problem-solving skills
- Critical thinking
- Spatial awareness
- Vocabulary development
Social-Emotional Skills:
- Turn-taking and patience
- Community service awareness
- Family bonding
- Self-confidence
Materials You May Need
Craft Supplies:
- • Paper and construction paper
- • Crayons and markers
- • Scissors and glue
- • Large cardboard boxes
- • Yarn or string
Water Play Items:
- • Plastic cups and spoons
- • Funnels
- • Basters
- • Large basin or tub
- • Towels
Outdoor Activities:
- • Garden tools (child-safe)
- • Rakes
- • Safety helmets
- • Old clothes for scarecrow
- • Straw or stuffing materials
Safety Reminders
Water Activities: Always supervise children closely during water play
Skating Activities: Ensure proper safety equipment (helmets) are worn
Garden Work: Use child-appropriate tools and supervise tool use
Screen Time: Limit computer game time as mentioned in the activities
Cross-curricular activities provide rich learning experiences that integrate multiple subjects and skills. Remember to adapt activities to your child's interests and developmental level, and most importantly, have fun learning together!