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Repost — Preschool Study Theme: Insects, Bugs, and Other Creepy Crawlies

March 8, 2012 by notjustcute Filed Under: Learning through Play and Experience, Unit Themes 3 Comments

I’m getting ready to launch a new project next week and I’m really excited to tell you all about it!  While I wrap up the loose ends, enjoy this repost from May of 2010.

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Preschool Study Unit: Water

September 19, 2011 by notjustcute Filed Under: Learning through Play and Experience, Unit Themes 9 Comments

Water  is everywhere in our lives.  Without much thought, we bathe in it, drink it, cook with it, and wash our hands over and over on a daily basis.  And in spite of its everyday status, there’s still something mesmorizing about it, especially for children.  They’ll scoop, pour, and explore, over and over and over again. 

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Mapping Out Your Preschool Study Themes

July 29, 2010 by notjustcute Filed Under: Learning through Play and Experience, Uncategorized, Unit Themes 6 Comments

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 process.  This isn’t your lesson plan, this is merely to get the ideas going.  [Read more…]

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