• Sort the silverware : I love this idea because it addresses family contributions as well as teaching sorting skills . Have your child sort the silverware into the correct spaces in your drawer .
• Putting away toys : This is another helpful activity that will teach your child appropriate clean-up habits while strengthening sorting skills .
• Pony bead sort : For a bit more fun , try laying out a pile of pony beads and a muffin tin . Ask your child to sort all the beads by color .
• Button counting : On a sheet of paper , draw 10 squares and number them 1 through 10 . Ask your child to place the correct amount of buttons into each square , one button on the number one block , two buttons in the number two block , and so on .
• Online games : If your child enjoys working on the computer , you can visit education . com or ABCya . com for free online preschool sorting and counting games !
Books About Voting
Reading picture books is a great way to introduce voting and elections to your child and strengthen their love of reading . Here are five picture books to check out .
• One Vote , Two Votes , I Vote , You Vote by Dr . Seuss and friends .
• V is for Voting by Kate Farrell
• Vote for our Future by Margaret McNamara
• Go Vote , Baby by Nancy Lambert and Annie Passchier
• Equality ’ s Call by Deborah Diesen Happy voting !•
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