Category Archives: Unit Themes
Thematic Unit: On the Move with Transportation
While this time of year is a great opportunity for studying a Food Unit (or jumping right into Winter Weather if you’re getting the kind of storms we’ve been having) it’s also an ideal time to explore transportation. With the … Continue reading
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Preschool Themes: A Few Favorites for Fall
Even though our air conditioner is still running, I know fall has nearly arrived. I really think it is my favorite season (in spite of the fact that two of my pregnancies began in the fall and I still associate … Continue reading
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Mapping Out Your Preschool Study Themes
Last year I wrote about mapping out your year with an enduring idea and unit themes. This year, I thought I’d help you out (and myself) by creating a Thematic Brainstorm Form to help you with the steps in the planning … Continue reading
What's On Your Back to School List?
It’s hard to believe, but another school year is on its way! Whether you’re teaching a class or your own little ones, as you sit down to map out your year, what are some of the topics and themes you look … Continue reading
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What’s On Your Back to School List?
It’s hard to believe, but another school year is on its way! Whether you’re teaching a class or your own little ones, as you sit down to map out your year, what are some of the topics and themes you look … Continue reading
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Preschool Study Theme: Insects, Bugs, and Other Creepy Crawlies
Bugs are just plain fascinating for kids! Send your little ones out on a search for ladybugs, rolly-pollies, or ants and they will scour the yard for hours, well, tens of minutes. But in the land of the little ones, … Continue reading
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Spring Gardens – Get Growing!
In spite of the fact that Winter keeps shoving her snowy foot in the door around here, it is actually spring- even if only according to the calendar. If I had to pick just one theme to study with children … Continue reading
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Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!
I have always loved Dr. Seuss! As a child and even a teenager, I was drawn to the wackiness of his themes and made-up words juxtaposed with the reason of his perfect prose. As I’ve studied early education and early literacy, I’ve … Continue reading
