Brock Anwar: There are many different themes that you can use on children who are of that age. The important thing however, is to make things that are like fun, but also educational. At this age, they like games, they like coloring, and they like using their bodies to act out different concepts.Below are some of the following themes that I would suggest for people of the age that you're looking at:Spring -- The birth of new animals, along with their months (identification of each of the animals) Also if you're able to do something interactive like creating their sounds, where they live etc., this would be a good activity. For instance, a beaver has a dam. Get some branches, and stuff that they would make it out of and have them feel what it feels like. Also concentrate with holidays of significance during the spring including Easter for example.Summer -- Show them examples of how to protect themselves from the sun. Like for instance have a dress up and sun lotion wh! ere they can practice putting it on their arms. Also the major holiday during the summer include summer vacation.Fall -- Fire Safety week. Show them how it is not a good idea to play with matches, and to tell a reliable person if they see people burning things. Also make a fun and interactive activity of telling them how to get out alive. Also show them how to dial 911, but tell them it is only if someone that they see gets hurt, or mommy is not feeling well, or they see smoke, or flames. Halloween is the major holiday this season.Winter -- hibernation of animals (sleeping), ice safety. Show them with putting in a container, what is the safe amount of ice, and too thin. Also play dress up with them to show them what to wear during winter time. Christmas is the major holiday during this season.If you need some more thorough answers, email me at matwaites@shaw.ca and I will be happy to go over more with you....Show more
Karl Samiec: Get them up and moving-hand mov! ements, pretend play, jumping, running, and crawling... Totlin! e has some great resources for songs and activities that are group by age groups: "Songs & Games for Babies", "Songs & Games for Toddlers", "Piggyback Songs for Infants & Toddlers". There are a number of preschool & early childhood music curricula that you can purchase to assist you with the little ones as well.
Malcom Bourek: Themes are the easy part...what ages will you be covering? how many children are going to be enrolled? will you have assistants? the logistics of owning your own facility can be very overwhelming. Depending on the licensing requirements for your state, your lesson planning may change. Every year i poll my parents to see what they want covered. Also try to keep it simple and with things the kids know and have some experience with.
Mickey Isle: When I taught preschool this is what I did...Septeber: All about me, Apples, Grandparents,October, Fire Safety, Pumpkins, Squirrels, Harvest, Food, Monsters - in literature, LeavesNovember: Fami! ly, Turkey, Thanksgiving, Native American Art work, Community WorkersDecember: December Holidays, Lights and how they are used in the december holidays, mice, santa, bells, candy themes, gingerbread, WinterJanuary: Winter Animals/Hiberntion, Penguins Polar Bears, Whales, New Year, Martin Luther KingFebruary: Friendship, Hearts, Presidents Day, Chinese New Year or ChinaMarch: Green stuff, St. Patricks DAy, Weather, Pets, RanbowsApril: Kites, Weather again, Flowers, Spring, JapanMay: Mothers Day, Cinco De Mayo - Mexico, Zoo AnimalsJune: Summer, The Beach, Sea Animals...Show more
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