If you have a kiddo who is between the ages of 3 and 4 and is working on mastering their letters, shapes, and numbers, this is the place for you! While working with my own 3 then 4 year old, I created, executed, then posted my weekly lesson plans to this page for you to use… oftentimes with edits if things went sideways because…preschoolers! The plans on this page include activities on Christian faith, literacy, math, science, social studies, and art based around a weekly theme. I also posted more art and sensory play activities in the Toddlers section that are great to use with preK 3 students and tie into the same theme (the coordinating toddler post is linked to each preK 3 post.) The lessons are all based on preK and kindergarten standards, as well as what I know about early childhood development from my own education and 9 years of classroom experience. I pull ideas from many sources (including my own head!) and compile them for you so you don’t have to do the work- you just have to prep your activities and have fun doing them with your younger preschooler! (Pro tip: I prep all of my weekly activities and get coordinating library books in advance so I can just grab them and go when we’re ready to learn!) Happy learning!
Back to School
It’s that time of year again- summer is over and it’s time to get back into the swing of things with the official start of school. We did homeschooling all summer this year just because it was nice to have some projects to look forward to each day with staying home all the time, but…
Color Me Happy
There’s just something about a nice, fresh box of sharp crayons waiting to be opened and used to create- so this week I decided to make those cute little coloring sticks the theme for our learning! Because they easily melt, there are SO many fun activities you can do with crayons other than just coloring…
Once Upon a Time…
I love a good fairy tale and traditional stories in this genre make for a great theme for young children (provided they have been edited from their original version…did you know in the original Cinderella the stepsisters cut their toes off to try and make the shoe fit?! Yuck!). Going into Kindergarten, I feel like…
Apples and Cinnamon
Nothing quite says fall like apples (and pumpkins, but I’m saving those for October!) Visiting an orchard and picking apples right from the tree on a crisp fall day is one of my favorite things to do in the fall when we visit up north, and I always dive into some apple themed learning around…
Over the River and Through the Woods
I know most people think of camping as a summer thing, but here in the south it’s just TOO HOT! LoL Camping is much more tolerable in the fall when the weather isn’t so…swampy. hahaha Hence our lovely fall camping theme this week! Don’t forget to check out my toddler post Cozy Up To The…
Creepy, Crawly SPIDERS!
Since it’s officially October, I’m jumping feet first into all of the fun “Halloween-esque” themes with my littles, and we’re kicking it off with spiders! Straight up- I don’t like spiders. They are one of the things I’m totally scream your head off and stand on a chair scared of (yes…I’ve literally done that before…
This is Halloween
Even though Halloween is going to look a little different this year (check out my post Pandemic Friendly Halloween Ideas), you better believe we’re still celebrating- the costumes are on their way, the candy is purchased and we’re ready to go! What better way to kick off the festivities than with some fun filled Halloween…
Future Voters Unite!
Here in the States, election day is rolling our way crazy fast…and with it hopefully some new dignity for our country… which has been in a bit of a mess- to put it lightly (that being said, if you’re over 18- get out there and VOTE!) It’s so important to teach our littles the values…
5 Little Pumpkins
I know Halloween is over, but to me, pumpkin season is all the way to Christmas! Bring on the pumpkin cookies, pumpkin muffins, pumpkin seeds, pumpkin soup, pumpkin pancakes and pumpkin tea- and of course all of the fun pumpkin themed learning activities! Hopefully you can find a few leftover pumpkins on sale at the…
The Rich Cultures of Native Americans- For Kids!
From the time I was about 4, I have always loved learning about other cultures- and it all started with Native Americans. I can remember dreading going to preschool except that one day where we all dressed up as American Indians and ate traditional food and listened to traditional music- it was so much fun!…
Give Thanks
I love Thanksgiving! It’s a time of friends, family, and food that ushers in the Christmas season (which is my all time favorite!) and is just so cozy. There’s nothing quite like gathering around a table, breaking bread with those you love, and sharing what you’re thankful for. In a world of increasingly entitled young…
Up On The Housetop Reindeer Pause
Now that Thanksgiving has come and gone, we are diving full swing into everything Christmas!!! Our house is decorated, carols are playing, our family pictures for Christmas cards have been taken (at a responsible social distance), our elf on the shelf is here (and in quarantine for 14 days- luckily he brought his tiny lap…
Maybe Christmas, Perhaps, Means a Little Bit More
Guess what our theme is this week!? I’ll give you a hint- he’s green, he’s grouchy, he hates Christmas…and he learns a sweet lesson that maybe Christmas isn’t all about stuff, but that it’s truly about spending time with “who” you love! That’s right- it’s GRINCH WEEK! We used to do a “Grinch Day” in…
Merry Merry Christmas!
It’s the most wonderful tiiiiime of the year! Gosh I love Christmas! The gorgeous tree all decorated with tiny baubles, the shining light displays glowing merrily throughout the neighborhood, the wonder in my little’s eyes as they take in the magic- and most of all the birth of the sweet baby boy who would grow…
Do You Wanna Build a Snowman?
Nothing says winter like a lovely snowfall complete with sledding, ice skating and of course building snowmen! We don’t ever get snow where we live (unless it’s fake), but we’ll be creating our own wintery fun this week by doing all the cute snowman themed things! Don’t forget to roll on over to my toddler…
Space…The Final Frontier
I don’t know anyone (especially kids) who isn’t fascinated by space. I mean is there anything more humbling than to look up at the vast spread of the heavens God created- all whirling stars and planets- and to ponder just how small we are? I can’t think of anything, especially when you get into the…
It’s C-C-C-C-Cold Outside
It’s been winter for a few weeks, but it’s finally COLD outside here in the south! We don’t get any snow here, but we’re definitely feeling the season in January and February. I thought it would be fun to celebrate winter with a week full of cozy activities featuring snowflakes, hot cocoa and mittens- so…
We Dig Dinos!
I think at some point almost every little is fascinated with dinosaurs- I know when I was 5 my parents took me to Dinosaur National Monument out in Utah and for a good while after that I wanted to be a paleontologist when I grew up- so I thought dino week was a must-do for…
The Greatest of These is Love
Valentine’s Day is seriously one of my favorite holidays- mostly because I’m obsessed with all things pink and glittery and heart shaped (which is just dandy living in a house full of BOYS! LoL) but also because I think all types of love can and should be celebrated on February 14th! I know traditionally Valentine’s…
It’s a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
Who doesn’t love Daniel Tiger? It’s just the sweetest, most encouraging kids’ show out there in my opinion- plus they have a jingle for like EVERY issue toddlers and preschoolers face, from getting angry and wanting to hit to trying new things. It’s genius. (and let me tell you, I have like 10 of those…
Black History is American History
First thing’s first- Black history is American history. It’s not a topic that should only be touched on in February then ignored the rest of the year, but should be taught year round and incorporated into daily history lessons in the classroom and at home. For example if you’re teaching about moon travel, you could…
Seuss on the Loose!
One of my all time favorite early literacy authors is Dr. Seuss! I loved him as a kid, and I love him as a mom and educator. His whimsical characters, catchy rhymes, and cleverly woven lessons make his books fun to read and fun to listen to for kids and grown ups alike! His birthday…
Old McDonald Had A Farm
It’s farm week here at the Funk residence, so get ready to dive into learning about cute animals and all things dirt! Don’t forget to take a hay ride on over to my toddler post “E-I-E-I-O!” for some fun art and sensory play activities like making scribble chicks, edible dirt and muddy tractors bath play!…
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Spring and St. Patrick’s Day are coming up quickly, so I thought this would be the perfect time of year to do some rainbow activities! Rainbows are so cool, aren’t they? I still get excited when I see one- as do most of my friends and of course my littles! It blows my mind that…
Top O’ The Mornin’ To Ya!
Welp- I accidentally got my dates mixed up and should have done these St. Patrick’s Day activities LAST week so you guys could do them on the week of St. Patty’s Day (usually I do holiday activities with my littles a week earlier than the actual holiday so the plans are available to you all…
He Is Risen!
Easter is right around the corner and despite Covid still being rampant (can you believe it’s been over a year!?) it’s certainly not canceled (you can’t cancel Jesus, am I right?!) Here are some fun learning activities that celebrate Christ’s resurrection- and of course Mr. Easter Bunny too- that you can do with your little…
Spring has Sprung!
Springtime is here! The days are getting warmer, trees are budding, flowers are starting to bloom, and we’ve all suffered through daylight savings time (can they please just get rid of that? Either my kids wake up an hour early or have a hard time going to bed…every time…it’s brutal! LoL) This week I mostly…
Ladybug, Ladybug Fly Away Home
As far as creepy crawlies go, I’m not a big fan- but ladybugs are so cute they’re one of the few that don’t give me the heebie jeebies! LoL Since spring is in the air, I thought it would be a great time to dive into the lives of these cute little creatures with some…
Be Green
No matter what side of the global warming fence you sit on, the fact remains that we have been given one planet and we need to take care of it. My own personal concern is with the amount of plastic we’re dumping into the landfills and oceans, even despite “recycling” efforts. Last time we went…
EveryBODY Get Up!
The human body is such an intricate and fascinating thing- my little is totally enthralled with the immune system and blood and guts so I figured it was time we dove into some cool body science this week for our learning theme! I really wanted to do a system per day, but there are too…
May The 4th Be With You
Ever since my preschooler was 2 and saw Darth Vader Band-Aids at the store he’s been a total Star Wars fan. He was a bit young for the movies back then, but we got aalll the books and have read them a million times and now that he’s older we let him watch the original…
Around the World in 8 Days: Part 1
Having a Bachelors Degree in Cultural Anthropology along with my Masters in Teaching I knew at some point I was going to combine my two passions and do a world cultures week with my littles. It may seem like those two topics (teaching and culture) don’t vibe, but honestly my anthropology degree came in handy…
Around the World in 8 Days: Part 2
This week we finish up our trip around the world with Asia, Africa, Australia, and Antarctica! If you missed the first half of these plans, go back to Around the World in 8 Days: Part 1 for the introduction and first 3 continents…and of course, don’t forget to zoom over to my toddler post “Little…
We Dig Learning
My boys are both crazy about all things construction! Give them all the tools, trucks and hard hats and they’ll play for days! LoL My youngest is really into building with blocks too- Magnatiles are his favorite, but I’ll peek in the playroom to find him making roads and towers with regular blocks too…or even…
All Aboard!
My boys- especially my youngest- love trains and were so excited when they saw me prepping the lessons for this week! (Am I the only one who can’t keep my little’s paws off the new books and activities until Monday? LoL) Anyway, here are some fun lessons celebrating the mode of transportation that helped goods…
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