Monthly Preschool Themes & Topics

Monthly Preschool Themes & Topics

Preschoolers are naturally curious and excited to learn. You may be wondering what to teach your preschooler and when. A new year is here with 12 months of learning opportunities. One of the easiest ways to structure your schooling and still have plenty of room for fun is with preschool learning themes by month. Each learning theme gives you a topic to springboard off of. Add in crafts, stories to read, activities or experiments, and maybe even a field trip. 

Using Preschool Learning Themes by Month

 You may be wondering where to start with preschool curriculum planning. It can be overwhelming to fill a whole year with lessons that are engaging, fun, and  educational. This is where themes come in. By planning your month around a few or even one topic, you can be more direct in your lessons and not be looking for inspiration every day or week. 

This style of teaching helps tie lessons together in a memorable way. Preschoolers can easily relate to these learning themes. They will be eager to learn more and participate in lessons. Best of all, it will be easier to incorporate play, imagination, and practical skills into your preschool day.

January:

Kick off the year by choosing from the following themes:

  1. The Calendar
  2. Snow and Ice
  3. Martin Luther King
  4. Hibernation
  5. Nursery Rhymes

February:

Stay warm this February with these sweet learning ideas:

  1. Love and Friendship
  2. Presidents
  3. Groundhog Day
  4. Your Heart
  5. Baking

March:

Comes in like a lion, goes out like a lamb, but you will have tons of fun in between with these:

  1. Ireland
  2. Opposites
  3. Weather
  4. Rainbow of colors
  5. Fairy Tales

April:

Spring has sprung, so dive into these learning themes with your preschooler.

  1. Seasons
  2. Flowers
  3. Easter
  4. Pond Life
  5. Counting

May:

May is full of flowers and fun, now it can be full of learning, too:

  1. Family
  2. Memorial Day
  3. Bugs and Insects
  4. Clothing
  5. Camping

June:

It’s getting sunny and warm, with long summer days. Keep your learning going with these preschool themes:

  1. All About Me
  2. The Sun
  3. Gardens
  4. Sidewalk Chalk Games
  5. The Five Senses

July:

Liberty, life, and days at the beach. July is hot, hot, hot for preschool learning.

  1. Liberty
  2. The Beach
  3. Sea Life
  4. Vacation
  5. Water

August:

Summer fun is winding down, but your preschooler will still be learning strong.

  1. Farm Animals
  2. Watermelon
  3. Hurricanes and Tornadoes
  4. Transportation
  5. Community Helpers

September:

School is heading back and Fall is blowing in, how about you try some of these:

  1. Apples
  2. Caterpillars and Butterflies
  3. Pets
  4. Harvest Time
  5. Books

October:

Leaves are falling and pumpkins are getting round, here’s some themes to keep you growing, too.

  1. Trees
  2. Woodland Animals
  3. Pumpkins
  4. Feelings
  5. Costumes

November:

It’s time to start gathering as a family and give thanks for all we have.

  1. Thanksgiving
  2. Pies
  3. Food Groups
  4. Family Tree
  5. Ships

December:

The end of the year is here and the magical holiday season has begun these learning topics will make the season that much more special.

  1. Christmas
  2. Stars
  3. Pajamas
  4. Manners
  5. Winter Animals

Looking for more learning fun? Check out the preschool printables at Preschool Mom

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