Choose one skill
Start with only one goal: match, count, sort, name a color or pretend play.
Use three simple parts
Five minutes to start, five minutes to try, five minutes to repeat. This simple structure helps children know what is happening.
Stop before the child is too tired
If the child is still interested, that can be a good time to stop. The activity will be easier to repeat tomorrow.
Notice what works
Pay attention to which activities the child enjoys and which feel too hard. Use that to plan the next session.