Help your child learn by doing—right at home. These parent-friendly downloads turn everyday moments into meaningful plan–do–review experiences, with simple language, easy activities, and a routine that balances structure and choice.


What’s inside (quick links you can place on your site)

  • HighScope at Home Guide (PDF)
  • Activity Ideas by Age (PDF)
  • Daily Routine Planner (Fillable/Printable)

HighScope at Home Guide — Practical steps for Plan–Do–Review

What it is: A short, plain-English guide to using HighScope’s core practices at home.

What you’ll learn (and say):

  • Plan (1–3 minutes): “What’s your plan?” “Which materials will you use?” “Where will you start?”
  • Do (10–45 minutes): Give space to explore; join at your child’s level; use rich words: “You balanced the long block on two short ones.”
  • Review (1–5 minutes): “How did it go?” “What worked?” “What will you try next time?”

Also in the guide:

  • How to set up a choice-ready space (low shelves, picture labels, a “maker basket”).
  • Positive problem-solving steps (name feelings → state the problem → brainstorm → choose a plan → follow up).
  • A one-page quick-start checklist for busy days.

Activity Ideas for Different Age Groups — Easy, open-ended play

How to use: Let your child choose; offer 2–3 materials; keep the talk warm and curious.

Infants & Toddlers (0–2)

  • Treasure Basket: Safe household objects; explore sounds/textures.
    Plan: “Which will you try?” • Review: “You tapped the whisk—ting!”
  • Roll & Reach: Soft balls, a low ramp; roll, chase, repeat.
    Plan: “Ball or ramp?” • Review: “Which went farther?”

Preschool (3–5)

  • Ramps & Motion: Boards, cars, books as “blocks.”
    Plan: “What’s your goal?” • Review: “What changed when it was steeper?”
  • Story Map: Draw/build your neighborhood; add labels/signs.
    Plan: “Which place first?” • Review: “What will you add tomorrow?”

Early Primary (5–7)

  • Bridge Builders: Craft sticks, tape, string; test strength/length.
    Plan: “Hold 10 coins or span 30 cm?” • Review: “What will you change?”
  • Market Day: Price tags, play money, simple receipts.
    Plan: “Shopkeeper or customer?” • Review: “How did you make change?”

Tip: Rotate just 20–30% of materials weekly to keep interest fresh.


Daily Routine Planner — A simple, flexible schedule

Why it helps: Predictable rhythms + child choice = calmer days and more independent play.

How to build your day:

  • Short Plan chats before play.
  • Uninterrupted Do time (10–60 minutes, depending on age).
  • Brief Review moments after play or before cleanup.

Sample (Preschooler)

  • Morning: Breakfast & get ready → Plan today’s play
  • Work/Play Time (indoor or outdoor) → Snack → Review
  • Quiet Time (books/Rest) → Outdoor play → Review
  • Family Task Time (help cook, set table) → Dinner → Story → Bed

Sample (Toddler)

  • Short bursts of play (10–20 minutes) with quick Plan/Review language, plus frequent movement, snacks, and naps.

Printables you can include (copy for your PDFs)

Plan–Do–Review Prompt Card (fridge size)

  • Plan: “What’s your plan? Which materials? Where will you start?”
  • Do: “Tell me about what you’re trying… What else could you try?”
  • Review: “What happened? What worked well? What’s your next idea?”

Picture Labels (starter list)
Blocks • Cars • Animals • Books • Puzzles • Crayons • Tape • Scissors • Glue • Paper • Balls • Instruments • Dress-ups • Containers

Daily Routine Planner (fillable template)

Child’s name: ___________   Week of: ___________

Morning ________________________________
Plan chat ______________________________
Play/Work ______________________________
Snack/Meal _____________________________
Review _________________________________
Quiet/Rest _____________________________
Outdoor ________________________________
Family task ____________________________
Evening ________________________________
Notes/Next ideas _______________________

How to get started (in two minutes)

  1. Pick one activity from the list.
  2. Ask one Plan question, then step back.
  3. Snap a photo and end with a 30-second Review.
  4. Jot one “next idea” for tomorrow.

Your home doesn’t need special toys—just time, choice, and your curiosity.

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