All About Me - Weekly Lesson Plan

🌟 All About Me: A 1-Week Lesson Plan for Curious Little Learners (Ages 3–4)

Every child is unique—and that’s something worth celebrating! The “All About Me” theme is a wonderful way to help young children explore who they are, recognize their emotions, and understand their place within their family and community. Whether you're a preschool teacher, an early childhood educator, or a parent looking for meaningful at-home activities, this 1-week lesson plan is designed to spark self-awareness, creativity, and connection in 3- to 4-year-olds.

Throughout the week, children will enjoy interactive circle times, sensory-rich crafts, engaging stories, and playful movement—all centered around learning about themselves. From name recognition games to expressive art and family-themed activities, each day invites children to discover and share more about what makes them special.

In this blog post, you’ll find a complete weekly plan with daily topics, learning goals, materials, and activity ideas. Let’s dive into a week of joyful learning—because every little learner deserves to feel seen, heard, and celebrated.

Age Group: 3–4 years old

Duration: 1 week
Domains Covered: Language, Cognitive, Fine & Gross Motor, Social-Emotional, Creative Arts

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Weekly Goals:

• Help children recognize and appreciate their uniqueness.

• Encourage self-expression through art, movement, and play.

• Develop vocabulary related to self, body parts, family, and emotions.

🧾 Materials Needed:

• Name cards / foam letters

• Mirrors

• Paper plates, crayons, glue, magazines

• Playdough

• Family photos (optional from parents)

• Music player or speaker

• Emotion flashcards

• Books listed (or equivalents)

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✅ Assessment & Reflection:

• Observe children’s participation in discussions and play.

• Document drawings, crafts, and how children express their emotions or talk about family.

• Note growth in confidence, language use, and group interaction.

🗓️ Lesson Plan Overview

Day	Topic	Circle Time (Language & Social)	Activity (Creative / Sensory / Motor)	Story Time	Music & Movement	Learning Focus
Mon	My   Name &   Me	Welcome song, name game (“Who’s here today?”)	Name puzzle craft with foam letters	I Like Myself! by Karen Beaumont	“If You’re Happy and You Know It”	Name recognition, identity
Tue	My Body	Body part song, mirror face game	“Me” collage using body parts cutouts	From Head to Toe by Eric Carle	“Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes”	Body awareness
Wed	My         Feelings	Emotion cards,     feelings chart	Playdough faces with different emotions	The Way I Feel by Janan Cain	Emotion freeze dance	Emotional vocabulary
Thu	My         Family	Show & tell (family photo),   family role play	“My Family” house drawing using crayons	Who’s in My Family? by Robie Harris	“Finger Family Song”	Family roles, belonging
Fri	My Favorites	Favorite color, food, toy show & tell	Painting with favorite colors	I Am Special by Jennifer Moore-Mallinos	Free dance party with favorite songs	Self-expression, confidence