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T is for Turkey: Learning the Alphabet and Thanksgiving Activities for Preschoolers

November 15, 2010

Tweet Tweet Preschoolers and young children in child care centers can successfully learn to write the letter T as well as recognize objects beginning with the letter T through simple, fun activities. This activity ties in well with a Thanksgiving lesson plan. Learning Objectives The students will identify the letter T The students make and [...]

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Turtle Preschool Lesson Plan: Turtle Activities

November 12, 2010

Tweet Tweet Enjoy this no-fuss preschool lesson plan all about turtles. The activities below will introduce children to turtles through fun facts, activities, books, a song, and a creative craft. This lesson plan works well in conjunction with a daycare center unit theme about animals or reptiles. Basic Turtle Facts for Kids Here are some [...]

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Color Brown Lesson Plan for Preschoolers

November 10, 2010

Tweet Tweet Enjoy this simple preschool lesson plan about the color brown. The activities below will introduce children to the color brown through a craft, a literacy activity, books, a song about the color brown, and a brown food picnic. This lesson plan works well in conjunction with a daycare center unit theme about colors. [...]

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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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Prop Box and Dramatic Play Ideas for Preschool

September 22, 2010

Tweet Tweet Learning through play is an important and natural process which introduces kids to new skills using a comfortable and fun approach. In dramatic play situations, children learn social skills through imaginative experiences and develop skills such as sharing, taking turns, cooperation, listening and negotiation. In addition, children learn emotional skills like being kind [...]

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Teaching Preschoolers the Letter Z

September 20, 2010

Tweet Tweet Preschool teachers and daycare providers can help children learn to recognize and write the letter Z through fun activities that support clear learning objectives. Implementing activities that support clear learning objectives, preschool teachers can create brilliant lesson plans that help young children learn the letter Z. Learning Objectives The students will identify the [...]

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Ladybug Preschool Lesson PLan

September 17, 2010

Tweet Tweet Enjoy this no-fuss preschool lesson plan all about ladybugs. The activities below will introduce children to ladybugs through fun facts, activities, books, songs, and crafts. This lesson plan works well in conjunction with a daycare center unit theme about insects. Basic Ladybug Facts for Kids Here are some fun facts about ladybugs for [...]

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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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Mouse Preschool Lesson Plan

September 1, 2010

Tweet Tweet Enjoy this simple preschool lesson plan about mice. The activities below will introduce children to the mice through fun facts, activities, books, and a song. This lesson plan works well in conjunction with a daycare center unit theme about animals or pets. Basic Facts about Mice Here are some fast facts about mice [...]

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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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