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Preschool Christmas Craft: Glitter Ball Ornament Lesson Plan

December 3, 2010

Tweet Tweet Early learning goals for toddlers include creative development. “The creative arts, including music, movement, dramatic play, puppetry, painting, sculpture, and drawing, are a crucial part of early childhood. Not only do the arts allow children to express themselves, but creative activity can enhance development of children’s skills in literacy, science, math, social studies, [...]

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Learning about Colors: Yellow Preschool Lesson Plan

September 24, 2010

Tweet Tweet Enjoy this simple preschool lesson plan about the color yellow. The activities below will introduce children to the color yellow through a math activity, a craft, songs, and books. This lesson plan works well in conjunction with a daycare center unit theme about colors. Yellow Preschool Math Activity In this simple sorting activity, [...]

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Columbus Day Preschool Lesson Plan Resources: Reading List and Free Worksheets

September 13, 2010

Tweet Tweet What is Columbus Day? Columbus Day is an American holiday celebrated on the second Monday in October. Columbus Day which commemorates Christopher Columbus’ trip from Spain to Hispaniola, North America was made in 1492. Columbus and crew sailed on ships called the Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria. Teach children about Columbus [...]

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Apple Preschool Lesson Plan

September 10, 2010

Tweet Tweet October is National Apple Month. Enjoy this simple preschool lesson plan all about apples. The activities below will introduce children to apples through fun facts, activities, books, a song. This lesson plan works well in conjunction with a daycare center unit theme about fruits and vegetables. All about Apples Here are some fun [...]

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Learning about Colors: Green Preschool Lesson Plan

August 25, 2010

Tweet Tweet Enjoy this simple preschool lesson plan about the color green. The activities below will introduce children to the color green through fun facts, activities, books, songs, and a game. This lesson plan works well in conjunction with a daycare center unit theme about colors or St. Patrick’s Day. Green Math Activity In this [...]

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Duck Preschool Lesson Plan

July 30, 2010

Tweet Tweet Enjoy this simple preschool lesson plan all about ducks. The activities below will introduce children to ducks through fun facts, activities, books, songs, and a game. This lesson plan works well in conjunction with a daycare center unit theme about animals. All about Ducks Here are some fun facts about ducks for kids: [...]

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Spider Lesson Plan: Spider Activities for Preschoolers

July 19, 2010

Tweet Tweet Enjoy this preschool lesson plan all about spiders. The following activities will introduce children to spiders through fun facts, activities, books, songs, and crafts. This lesson plan works well in conjunction with a daycare center unit with a theme about bugs or Halloween. Learning about Spiders Basic facts about spiders: Spiders have eight [...]

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Rabbit Preschool Lesson Plan

July 12, 2010

Tweet Tweet Enjoy this no-fuss preschool lesson plan all about rabbits. The activities below will introduce children to rabbits through fun facts, activities, books, songs, and crafts. This lesson plan works well in conjunction with a daycare center unit theme about animals. Learning about Rabbits Basic facts about rabbits: Rabbits are langomorphs Male rabbits are [...]

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Fourth of July Reading and Resource List: Free Independence Day Worksheets

July 2, 2010

Tweet Tweet Independence Day is celebrated on the 4th of July and commemorates the adoption of the United States Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. The holiday also celebrates America’s independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. Teach young children about Independence Day through fun lesson plans and activities. Consider the following reading lists [...]

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4th of July Preschool Lesson Plan

June 30, 2010

Tweet Tweet Enjoy this simple 4th of July preschool lesson plan. The activities below will introduce children to Independence Day through fun facts, activities, books, songs, and crafts. This lesson plan works well in conjunction with a daycare center unit with a theme about patriotism or Flag Day. Learning about Independence Day Basic facts about [...]

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