Story detective
Read a picture book together. Pause to ask what a character might do next, what clues your child sees, and how the story makes them feel.
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Little Learners curriculum · Ages 3–4
Preschool Foundations
Practice early literacy, number sense, fine-motor skills, and creative thinking through play.
Learning through this stage
Preschoolers are ready to tell stories, notice patterns, ask questions, and build ideas together. Activities work best when children can make choices and explain what they notice.
- Storytelling and sounds
- Counting and patterns
- Hand strength and coordination
- Creative problem solving
Try together
Playful activity ideas
Snack-time patterns
With an adult handling food safely, arrange a simple repeating pattern using snack pieces or picture cards. Ask your child what might come next.
Draw a path
Invite your child to draw a road, maze, or winding path with crayons, then move a toy along the route and describe where it goes.