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.