Free 4 week lesson plan for pre-schoolers - Including Letters, Numbers and Sensory Play
Creating a themed 4-week lesson plan for children aged 2-4 years that includes letters, numbers, and sensory play requires activities that are engaging, educational, and appropriate for their developmental stage. Here's a structured plan:
Week 1: Nature Explorers
Focus: Introducing nature through letters, numbers, and sensory experiences.
Day 1: Letters - "A for Acorn"
Supplies: Paper, acorns, non-toxic paint.
Activity: Dip acorns in paint and stamp them on paper to form the letter 'A'.
Day 2: Numbers - Counting Leaves
Supplies: Various leaves, number flashcards (1-5).
Activity: Match the number of leaves to the corresponding number on the flashcards.
Day 3: Sensory Play - Nature Exploration Bin
Supplies: Bin, soil, twigs, leaves, magnifying glass.
Activity: Let children explore the textures and colors in the bin.
Week 2: Under the Sea
Focus: Exploring ocean life using letters, numbers, and sensory activities.
Day 1: Letters - "B for Boat"
Supplies: Construction paper, straws, tape.
Activity: Create a paper boat and decorate it with the letter 'B'.
Day 2: Numbers - Fish Counting
Supplies: Fish cutouts, small net or scoop, water table or large bin with water.
Activity: Catch and count fish cutouts from the water.
Day 3: Sensory Play - Ocean Sensory Bin
Supplies: Bin, water, blue food coloring, ocean animal toys.
Activity: Explore the 'ocean' with hands, finding different sea creatures.
Week 3: Space Adventure
Focus: Learning about space through letters, numbers, and sensory play.
Day 1: Letters - "S for Stars"
Supplies: Black paper, star stickers, white chalk.
Activity: Stick stars on paper and draw the letter 'S' with chalk.
Day 2: Numbers - Moon Rock Counting
Supplies: Small rocks, silver paint, number cards.
Activity: Paint rocks to look like moon rocks and count them based on the numbers shown on the cards.
Day 3: Sensory Play - Galaxy Discovery Bin
Supplies: Bin, black beans, glow-in-the-dark stars, small space toys.
Activity: Explore the galaxy bin and discuss space objects.
Week 4: Jungle Journey
Focus: A jungle-themed exploration of letters, numbers, and sensory activities.
Day 1: Letters - "J for Jungle"
Supplies: Green paper, markers, animal stickers.
Activity: Create a jungle scene and highlight the letter 'J'.
Day 2: Numbers - Jungle Animal Sorting
Supplies: Toy jungle animals, sorting bins, number labels.
Activity: Sort animals into bins based on the number label.
Day 3: Sensory Play - Jungle Safari Bin
Supplies: Bin, rice dyed green, toy animals, small trees or plants.
Activity: Go on a 'safari' and find different animals in the bin.
Each activity is designed to be interactive and suitable for young children, encouraging learning through play and exploration.
