Here’s a Detailed Lesson Plan for Tuesday: “Apple Colors & Sorting” — ideal for preschoolers aged 3–5 years old and aligned with early learning goals 🍎🍏🍋

🍎 Detailed Lesson Plan — Tuesday: Apple Colors & Sorting

Theme: Apples
Sub-theme: Apple Colors (Red, Green, and Yellow)
Age Group: 3–5 years old
Duration: Half-day (1 to 1.5 hours for main activities)
Day: Tuesday
Weekly Theme: Apples

1. Learning Objectives

By the end of the lesson, children will be able to:

• Identify and name the three main apple colors: red, green, and yellow.

• Classify and sort apples by color.

• Strengthen fine motor and cognitive skills through hands-on sorting activities.

• Express creativity using color-themed apple crafts.

• Use simple descriptive language (e.g., “red apple,” “green apple”).

2. Learning Areas

• Cognitive Development: Sorting, matching, color recognition.

• Language Development: Vocabulary expansion, descriptive words.

• Fine Motor Skills: Grasping, cutting, gluing, and handling materials.

• Socio-emotional Development: Cooperation and sharing during group tasks.

• Artistic Expression: Creative exploration of colors.

3. Materials Needed

• Real apples (red, green, yellow) or plastic apples

• Colored paper apples or laminated apple cutouts

• Three baskets or bins labeled “Red,” “Green,” and “Yellow”

• Paper plates

• Tissue paper in red, green, and yellow

• Glue sticks and safety scissors

• Paints or crayons

• Chart paper and markers

• Apple song: “Find the Apple Color”

• Book: “Apples, Apples, Apples” by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace (or similar)

4. Lesson Flow

A. Circle Time (15–20 minutes)

Introduction and Discussion:

1. Greeting Song / Warm-Up
   Sing a cheerful morning song such as “Good Morning, Apple Friends!”

2. Introduce Apple Colors

   • Show three real apples: one red, one green, one yellow.

   • Ask:

     • “What colors do you see?”

     • “Which apple do you like best?”

   • Let each child hold and name a color.

   • Discuss how all apples look similar but come in different colors.

3. Story Time:
   Read “Apples, Apples, Apples” by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace.
   Discuss the different apple colors and types in the story.

B. Main Activity 1: Apple Color Sorting (20–25 minutes)

Objective: To identify and sort apples according to their colors.

Procedure:

1. Place three baskets labeled “Red,” “Green,” and “Yellow” on the floor or table.

2. Mix up real or paper apples in a large bin.

3. Invite children one by one to pick an apple and place it in the correct color basket.

4. Once complete, count the apples in each basket together.

5. Talk about which color has the most or least apples.

Teacher Prompts:

• “Where does this apple go?”

• “Can you find a green apple?”

• “Which basket has more apples?”

Learning Focus: Sorting, classification, and comparing quantities.

C. Main Activity 2: Apple Color Craft (25–30 minutes)

Objective: To reinforce color recognition through art.

Procedure:

1. Give each child a paper plate or apple outline.

2. Have them choose one apple color (red, green, or yellow).

3. Tear small pieces of colored tissue paper and glue them onto the plate to create a colorful apple.

4. Add a paper stem and leaf to complete the craft.

5. Label their names and display on the wall as “Our Apple Orchard.”

Teacher Prompts:

• “What color apple are you making today?”

• “Does your apple look shiny or soft?”

• “Can you find a leaf for your apple?”

D. Music and Movement (10 minutes)

Song: “Find the Apple Color”
(Tune: “If You’re Happy and You Know It”)

🎵
If your apple’s red, hold it high! (Hold it high!)
If your apple’s red, hold it high! (Hold it high!)
If your apple’s red and you know it,
Then it’s time to really show it,
If your apple’s red, hold it high! 🍎

(Repeat for green 🍏 and yellow 🍋)

Movement Idea: Children move around the room holding their apple color cards and matching with friends holding the same color.

E. Closing Circle (10 minutes)

Review Questions:

• “What are the three apple colors we learned today?”

• “Which apple color do you like best?”

• “Can apples be more than one color?”

Goodbye Song:
End with a soft farewell song, such as “See You Tomorrow, Apple Friends!”

5. Assessment / Observation

Observe and record:

• Ability to name apple colors.

• Success in sorting apples correctly.

• Engagement in group discussions and songs.

• Creativity and fine motor control during craft.

• Social interaction and turn-taking during activities.

6. Extension Ideas

• Include an Apple Color Hunt around the classroom (find red, green, or yellow objects).

• Add a color-matching game in the learning center with apple flashcards.

• Create an Apple Color Graph—children place stickers or draw apples in their favorite color column.

• Add apple-scented dough in red, green, and yellow to the sensory bin.

🍏 Plan de leçon détaillé — Lundi : Introduction aux pommes

Thème : Les pommes
Sous-thème : Qu’est-ce qu’une pomme ?
Groupe d’âge : 3 à 5 ans
Durée : Demi-journée (environ 1 à 1,5 heure pour les activités principales)
Jour : Lundi
Thème hebdomadaire : Les pommes

1. Objectifs d’apprentissage

À la fin de la leçon, les enfants seront capables de :

• Identifier la pomme comme un fruit.

• Décrire les caractéristiques de base d’une pomme (forme, couleur, taille).

• Développer leurs compétences d’observation, de communication et sensorielles.

• Participer à une discussion de groupe et suivre des consignes pendant les activités.

2. Domaines d’apprentissage

• Développement cognitif : Identifier et classer les caractéristiques des pommes.

• Développement du langage : Nommer les couleurs, les formes et utiliser des mots descriptifs.

• Motricité fine : Tenir, tamponner et peindre avec des pommes.

• Développement socio-émotionnel : Partager le matériel et participer en groupe.

• Développement sensoriel : Explorer par le toucher, la vue et l’odorat.

3. Matériel nécessaire

• Pommes réelles (rouges, vertes, jaunes)

• Cartes d’images de pommes

• Papier affiche et marqueurs

• Couteau (utilisation par l’enseignant seulement)

• Peintures (rouge, vert, jaune)

• Moitiés de pommes pour les tampons

• Papier blanc / papier de construction

• Tabliers ou sarraus

• Paroles de la chanson : « Les pommes et les bananes »

• Livre : « Dix pommes en haut du pommier » de Dr. Seuss (ou similaire)

4. Déroulement de la leçon

A. Causerie (15–20 minutes)

Introduction et discussion :

1. Chanson de bienvenue / Accueil
   Commencer par une courte chanson de bienvenue.
   → Exemple : chanson « Bonjour les amis ».

2. Introduction du thème : Les pommes

   • Montrer un panier de vraies pommes.

   • Poser des questions :

     • « Qu’est-ce que c’est ? »

     • « As-tu déjà mangé une pomme ? »

     • « Quelle est la couleur de ta pomme ? »

   • Laisser les enfants toucher et observer les pommes.

   • Encourager à décrire : ronde, lisse, rouge, verte, jaune, brillante.

3. Histoire :
   Lire « Dix pommes en haut du pommier » de Dr. Seuss.
   Discuter du comptage et de l’équilibre des pommes.

B. Activité principale : Tampons de pommes (20–30 minutes)

Objectif : Explorer les couleurs, les textures et les formes à l’aide de moitiés de pommes.

Procédure :

1. Couper une pomme en deux (horizontalement et verticalement) pour montrer les formes à l’intérieur.

2. Laisser les enfants observer l’étoile formée par les graines.

3. Donner à chaque enfant une moitié de pomme et une feuille de papier.

4. Fournir des peintures rouge, verte et jaune.

5. Montrer comment tamponner la pomme sur le papier.

6. Laisser les enfants créer des motifs ou un “pommier” avec leurs tampons.

7. Exposer leurs œuvres pour sécher.

Questions de l’enseignant :

• « Que se passe-t-il quand tu appuies la pomme dans la peinture ? »

• « Quelle couleur préfères-tu ? »

• « Peux-tu compter combien de pommes tu as tamponnées ? »

C. Collation / Exploration sensorielle (15 minutes)

Laisser les enfants goûter des tranches de pommes (sous supervision).
Discussion :

• Quel goût a la pomme ? (sucrée, croquante, juteuse)

• Quelle couleur de pomme préfères-tu ?

Option : Créer un petit graphique des préférences de couleur.

D. Musique et mouvement (10 minutes)

Chanson : « Les pommes et les bananes »
Encourager les enfants à faire des gestes (faire semblant de cueillir, manger, croquer des pommes).

E. Cercle de clôture (10 minutes)

Questions de révision :

• « Qu’avons-nous appris sur les pommes aujourd’hui ? »

• « De quelles couleurs peuvent être les pommes ? »

• « Quelle est la forme d’une pomme ? »

Chanson de fin :
Terminer avec une chanson douce d’au revoir ou un petit moment de détente avant la sortie.

5. Évaluation / Observation

Observer et noter :

• Participation pendant la discussion et la chanson.

• Capacité à identifier les couleurs et les formes des pommes.

• Engagement dans l’activité de tamponnage (motricité fine).

• Utilisation de mots descriptifs (lisse, ronde, rouge, etc.).

6. Idées d’extension

• Ajouter de la pâte à modeler parfumée à la pomme dans le coin sensoriel.

• Compter des autocollants de pommes ou des jouets en forme de pomme dans le coin mathématique.

• Mettre en place un “marché du verger” dans le coin jeu symbolique pour le reste de la semaine.

🍏 Detailed Lesson Plan — Monday: Introduction to Apples

Theme: Apples
Sub-theme: What Are Apples?
Age Group: 3–5 years old
Duration: Half-day (approximately 1 to 1.5 hours for main activities)
Day: Monday
Weekly Theme: Apples

1. Learning Objectives

By the end of the lesson, children will be able to:

• Identify an apple as a fruit.

• Describe basic characteristics of apples (shape, color, size).

• Develop observation, communication, and sensory skills.

• Participate in group discussion and follow directions during activities.

2. Learning Areas

• Cognitive Development: Identifying and classifying objects (apple characteristics).

• Language Development: Naming colors, shapes, and using descriptive words.

• Fine Motor Development: Holding, stamping, and painting apples.

• Socio-emotional Development: Sharing materials and participating in group activities.

• Sensory Development: Exploring through touch, sight, and smell.

3. Materials Needed

• Real apples (red, green, yellow)

• Picture cards of apples

• Chart paper and markers

• Knife (teacher use only)

• Paints (red, green, yellow)

• Apple halves for stamping

• White paper / construction paper

• Aprons or smocks

• Song lyrics: “Apples and Bananas”

• Book: “Ten Apples Up on Top” by Dr. Seuss (or similar)

4. Lesson Flow

A. Circle Time (15–20 minutes)

Introduction & Discussion:

1. Greeting Song / Welcome Time
   Begin with a short welcome song.
   → Example: “Good Morning” song.

2. Introduce the Theme: Apples

   • Show a basket of real apples.

   • Ask:

     • “What is this?”

     • “Have you eaten an apple before?”

     • “What color is your apple?”

   • Allow children to hold and observe the apples.

   • Encourage them to describe: round, smooth, red, green, yellow, shiny.

3. Story Time:
   Read “Ten Apples Up on Top” by Dr. Seuss.
   Discuss counting and balancing apples.

B. Main Activity: Apple Stamping (20–30 minutes)

Objective: To explore colors, textures, and shapes using apple halves.

Procedure:

1. Cut apples in half horizontally and vertically to show different shapes inside.

2. Let children observe the star shape inside (the seeds).

3. Give each child an apple half and a piece of paper.

4. Provide paints in red, green, and yellow.

5. Demonstrate stamping on paper using the apple halves.

6. Let them create patterns or “apple trees” using their stamps.

7. Display their artwork to dry.

Teacher Prompts:

• “What happens when you press the apple in paint?”

• “Which color do you like best?”

• “Can you count how many apples you stamped?”

C. Snack Time / Sensory Exploration (15 minutes)

Let children eat apple slices (with teacher supervision).
Discuss:

• How do apples taste? (sweet, crunchy, juicy)

• Which color apple do you like best?

Optional: Create a simple chart of children’s favorite apple color.

D. Music and Movement (10 minutes)

Song: “Apples and Bananas”
Encourage actions while singing (pretend to pick apples, eat apples, etc.).

E. Closing Circle (10 minutes)

Review Questions:

• “What did we learn about apples today?”

• “What colors can apples be?”

• “What shape is an apple?”

Reflection / Goodbye Song:
End with a calming goodbye song or short relaxation before dismissal.

5. Assessment / Observation

Observe and note:

• Participation during discussion and song.

• Ability to identify apple colors and shapes.

• Engagement in stamping activity (fine motor skills).

• Use of descriptive words (smooth, round, red, etc.).

6. Extension Ideas

• Add apple-scented playdough in the sensory table.

• Include counting apple stickers or toy apples in math centers.

• Set up a “farmer’s market” pretend play area for the week.

  
  
  

🍎 Plan de leçon hebdomadaire : Thème — Les pommes

Groupe d’âge : 3 à 5 ans
Durée : 1 semaine
Thème principal : Découvrir les pommes — leurs couleurs, leur goût, leurs parties et leurs utilisations.

Objectifs d’apprentissage

À la fin de la semaine, les enfants seront capables de :

• Identifier une pomme et ses parties de base (peau, chair, graines, tige).

• Reconnaître les couleurs des pommes (rouge, verte, jaune).

• Développer la motricité fine grâce à des activités artistiques liées aux pommes.

• Explorer des expériences sensorielles (goût, toucher, odorat).

• Participer à des chansons, histoires et activités de comptage sur le thème des pommes.

Aperçu hebdomadaire

Coins d’apprentissage (ouverts toute la semaine)

• Jeu symbolique : Marché de pommes ou stand de verger.

• Coin sensoriel : Tranches de pommes séchées, pâte à modeler parfumée à la pomme, jouets en forme de pomme.

• Coin de blocs : Construire un verger de pommiers avec des blocs rouges et verts.

• Coin d’écriture : Feuilles de traçage de la lettre « A » et activités d’écriture autour des pommes.

• Coin lecture : Livres sur les pommes (histoires et documentaires).

Chansons et comptines

1. 🍏 « Tout en haut dans le pommier »

2. 🍎 « Les pommes et les bananes »

3. 🍏 « A comme Apple (A comme pomme) » chanson de l’alphabet

4. 🍎 « Cinq pommes rouges » chanson de comptage

Matériel nécessaire

• Pommes réelles (rouges, vertes, jaunes)

• Peinture, assiettes en papier, papier de soie

• Papier de construction, colle, ciseaux

• Fiches de comptage et cartes d’images de pommes

• Bols, cuillères (pour la dégustation ou la compote)

• Livres : « Dix pommes en haut du pommier », « Le pommier magique », « La pomme et le ver ».

 Age Group: 3–5 years old

Duration: 1 week
Theme Focus: Discovering apples — their colors, taste, parts, and uses.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the week, children will be able to:

• Identify an apple and its basic parts (skin, flesh, seeds, stem).

• Recognize apple colors (red, green, yellow).

• Develop fine motor skills through apple-related crafts and activities.

• Explore sensory experiences (taste, touch, smell).

• Engage in songs, stories, and counting activities related to apples.

Weekly Overview

Learning Centers (Open Throughout the Week)

• Dramatic Play: Apple stand or “farmer’s market.”

• Sensory Bin: Dried apple slices, apple-scented playdough, apple toys.

• Block Area: Build an apple orchard using trees and red blocks.

• Writing Center: Apple tracing sheets and alphabet “A” activities.

• Library Corner: Apple-themed books (fiction and nonfiction).

Songs and Rhymes

1. 🍏 “Way Up High in the Apple Tree”

2. 🍎 “Apples and Bananas”

3. 🍏 “A Is for Apple” Alphabet Song

4. 🍎 “Five Red Apples” Counting Song

Materials Needed

• Real apples (red, green, yellow)

• Paint, paper plates, tissue paper

• Construction paper, glue, scissors

• Apple charts and counting cards

• Bowls, spoons (for taste test and applesauce)

• Storybooks: “Ten Apples Up on Top,” “The Apple Pie Tree,” “Apple Trouble.”

 🌟 Preschool Lesson Plan (Ages 3–5)

Theme: Where I Live

Sub-theme: My Neighborhood

Exploring the neighborhood helps young children understand the world around them. Through this lesson plan, preschoolers will discover the places, people, and helpers they see every day while building social skills, creativity, and early geography awareness.

🎯 Learning Objectives

By the end of this lesson, children will be able to:
✔ Identify important places in their neighborhood (houses, parks, stores, schools).
✔ Recognize people in the community (neighbors, mail carriers, shopkeepers, helpers).
✔ Understand that they belong to a larger community.
✔ Express themselves through art, dramatic play, and storytelling.
✔ Practice teamwork and problem-solving in group activities.

🧰 Materials Needed

• Storybook: Whose House Is This? or Our Neighborhood

• Large mural/chart paper

• Crayons, markers, scissors, glue

• Pictures of neighborhood places (store, park, post office, fire station)

• Toy cars, small figures, blocks

• Pretend play props: mail bag, grocery basket, doctor kit, firefighter hat

• Music player for songs

🕒 Lesson Flow

1. Circle Time (15 minutes)

• Greeting Song: The More We Get Together.

• Discussion Prompt:

  • Show children pictures of streets, parks, and stores. Ask: “What do you see in your neighborhood?”

  • Encourage them to share: “Who do you meet outside your home?”

• Movement Song: This is the Way We Walk in Our Town (add verses like “go to the store” or “play in the park”).

2. Storytime (10 minutes)

📖 Read Whose House Is This? or another neighborhood book.

• Pause to ask:

  • “Who lives here?”

  • “What places do you see near your home?”

• Let children compare their own neighborhoods.

3. Main Activity – Art Project (20 minutes)

🎨 Neighborhood Mural

• Lay down mural paper for a big group drawing.

• Children draw or paste pictures of homes, parks, stores, and roads.

• Add toy cars and figures to “drive” through the mural.

• Teacher labels drawings: “This is a park,” “This is a store.”

4. Dramatic Play (15 minutes)

🏠 Community Helper Role Play

• Set up a mini-neighborhood play corner.

• Children choose roles (mail carrier, doctor, grocer, firefighter).

• Encourage dialogue:

  • “Can you deliver this letter?”

  • “Would you like to buy fruit from the store?”

5. Outdoor Play (20 minutes)

🌳 Neighborhood Walk (if possible)

• Take a short walk around the school block to look at houses, streets, and shops.

• If not possible: Use chalk outdoors to draw “streets” and “buildings.”

• Children walk toy cars or ride bikes along the chalk roads.

6. Closing Circle (10 minutes)

• Review: “What places did we find in our neighborhood today?”

• Sharing: Each child completes the sentence: “In my neighborhood, I see…”

• End with a calm goodbye song.

📝 Assessment / Observation

• Can the child name at least one place or helper in their neighborhood?

• Did they join in making the mural?

• Were they able to share something about their own community?

• Did they cooperate in role play and outdoor activities?

💡 Extension Ideas

• Invite a guest speaker (mail carrier, firefighter, or parent volunteer) to talk about their role.

• Add toy houses, cars, and people to the block area for ongoing play.

• Create a matching game with community helpers and their tools.

✨ This lesson plan encourages preschoolers to value the people and places around them while building early social studies skills through fun, hands-on activities. Perfect for classrooms, daycares, or homeschooling!

FRECH VERSION AVAILABLE HERE

 Parfait 🌸 Voici la version française complète du plan de leçon – Mon Quartier pour les enfants de 3 à 5 ans, adaptée pour ton blog. J’ai gardé la structure claire, facile à lire et attrayante pour les éducateurs et parents.

🌟 Plan de leçon préscolaire (3–5 ans)

Thème : Où j’habite

Sous-thème : Mon Quartier

Découvrir le quartier aide les jeunes enfants à comprendre le monde qui les entoure. Ce plan de leçon permet aux enfants de reconnaître les lieux, les personnes et les métiers de leur communauté tout en développant leur créativité, leur langage et leurs habiletés sociales.

🎯 Objectifs d’apprentissage

À la fin de la leçon, l’enfant sera capable de :
✔ Identifier des lieux importants dans son quartier (maison, parc, magasin, école).
✔ Reconnaître des personnes de la communauté (voisins, facteur, commerçant, policiers, pompiers).
✔ Comprendre qu’il fait partie d’une communauté.
✔ S’exprimer à travers l’art, le jeu symbolique et la discussion.
✔ Développer la coopération et la résolution de problèmes en groupe.

🧰 Matériel nécessaire

• Livre d’histoire : À qui est cette maison ? ou Notre Quartier

• Grand papier mural ou carton

• Crayons de couleur, feutres, ciseaux, colle

• Images de lieux du quartier (magasin, parc, poste, caserne de pompiers, école)

• Voitures miniatures, petites figurines, blocs de construction

• Accessoires pour le jeu symbolique : sac du facteur, panier d’épicerie, trousse du docteur, casque de pompier

• Lecteur de musique pour les chansons

🕒 Déroulement de la leçon

1. Rassemblement (15 minutes)

• Chanson d’accueil : Plus nous sommes ensemble.

• Discussion :

  • Montrer des images de rues, de parcs et de magasins.

  • Poser la question : « Qu’est-ce que tu vois dans ton quartier ? »

  • Encourager : « Qui rencontres-tu quand tu sors de la maison ? »

• Chanson avec mouvements : Voici comment nous marchons dans notre ville (adapter : aller au magasin, jouer au parc).

2. Lecture d’histoire (10 minutes)

📖 Lire À qui est cette maison ? ou un livre sur le quartier.

• Poser des questions :

  • « Qui habite ici ? »

  • « Quels lieux y a-t-il près de ta maison ? »

• Encourager les enfants à comparer leurs quartiers.

3. Activité principale – Projet d’art (20 minutes)

🎨 Fresque du quartier

• Étendre un grand papier mural sur le sol ou le mur.

• Les enfants dessinent ou collent des images de maisons, de parcs, de magasins et de routes.

• Ajouter des voitures miniatures pour “rouler” dans le quartier.

• L’éducateur étiquette : « Voici un parc », « Voici un magasin ».

4. Jeu symbolique (15 minutes)

🏠 Jeu de rôle – Les métiers de la communauté

• Aménager un coin “quartier” avec accessoires.

• Les enfants choisissent un rôle (facteur, docteur, épicier, pompier).

• Encourager le dialogue :

  • « Peux-tu livrer cette lettre ? »

  • « Que veux-tu acheter au magasin ? »

5. Jeu extérieur (20 minutes)

🌳 Promenade dans le quartier (si possible)

• Faire une petite marche autour de l’école pour observer maisons, rues et commerces.

• Si ce n’est pas possible : dessiner des “rues” et “bâtiments” à la craie à l’extérieur.

• Les enfants font rouler des voitures ou marchent dans les “rues”.

6. Clôture (10 minutes)

• Revue : « Quels lieux avons-nous vus dans le quartier aujourd’hui ? »

• Partage : chaque enfant complète la phrase : « Dans mon quartier, je vois… »

• Chanson de clôture calme.

📝 Évaluation / Observation

• L’enfant peut-il nommer au moins un lieu ou un métier de son quartier ?

• A-t-il participé à la fresque et au jeu de rôle ?

• A-t-il partagé une expérience de son propre quartier ?

• A-t-il collaboré avec ses pairs pendant les jeux ?

💡 Idées supplémentaires

• Inviter un invité spécial (facteur, pompier, parent bénévole) pour parler de son rôle.

• Ajouter des maisons miniatures, voitures et figurines dans le coin blocs pour prolonger le jeu.

• Créer un jeu de mémoire avec les métiers de la communauté et leurs outils.

✨ Ce plan de leçon permet aux enfants d’explorer leur environnement immédiat, de mieux connaître leur quartier et d’apprendre l’importance de la communauté à travers des activités ludiques et éducatives.

 Young children love to explore who they are—what they look like, what they can do, and what makes them special. Teaching the theme “All About Me” helps preschoolers build self-awareness, confidence, and a sense of belonging.

Here’s a short and simple story you can share with your 3–4 year olds. It’s interactive, joyful, and encourages children to celebrate themselves.

📖 Story: This is Me, Hooray!

Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia.
Mia looked in the mirror and smiled.

“I have two bright eyes for seeing,
one small nose for smelling,
and a big happy smile for laughing!”

She stretched her arms wide.
“These are my hands! They clap, wave, and draw pictures.”

She wiggled her toes.
“These are my feet! They help me run, jump, and dance.”

Mia placed her hand over her chest.
“And this is my heart. It helps me feel love and kindness.”

She gave herself a hug.
“I am special, I am me, and there is only ONE me in the whole wide world!”

And Mia twirled around, giggling,
because being herself was the best thing of all.

The End.

🎉 How to Use This Story with Preschoolers

This short story can be made more fun with actions and interactions! Try these tips while reading:

✨ Point and Name – Ask the children to point to their eyes, nose, smile, hands, and feet as you read.
✨ Movement Fun – Encourage them to clap, wave, run in place, or wiggle their toes.
✨ Self-Love Hug – End the story with each child giving themselves a big hug and saying, “I am special!”
✨ Mirror Play – Provide small mirrors for children to look at themselves and say something they like about who they are.

💡 Why “All About Me” is Important

The “All About Me” theme builds:

• Self-awareness – Children begin to recognize their own body parts, abilities, and feelings.

• Confidence – They learn to be proud of who they are.

• Kindness – Talking about the heart teaches love, empathy, and care for others.

🌟 Every child is unique and special. Sharing stories like This is Me, Hooray! helps little ones celebrate their individuality and feel proud of themselves.

🎯 Educational Goals / Objectifs éducatifs

EN:

• Develop sensory and fine motor skills

• Introduce color, texture, and shape recognition

• Encourage sorting, counting, and creativity

• Foster environmental awareness and care

FR :

• Développer les habiletés sensorielles et la motricité fine

• Introduire la reconnaissance des couleurs, textures et formes

• Encourager le tri, le comptage et la créativité

• Favoriser la sensibilisation et le respect de l’environnement

🧑‍🎓 Ages 4–5 years / Âges 4 à 5 ans

EN:
Monday: Introduce recycling symbols and make a collage with bottle caps and cardboard.
Tuesday: Discuss how paper is made and recycled; make a paper mosaic.
Wednesday: Create a “can drum set” and explore rhythm.
Thursday: Learn why reusable bags help the planet and design a logo for “Our Eco Team.”
Friday: Role-play as “Recycling Heroes” collecting items around the room.

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Lundi : Présenter les symboles du recyclage et créer un collage avec des bouchons et du carton.
Mardi : Discuter de la fabrication et du recyclage du papier; créer une mosaïque en papier.
Mercredi : Créer une « batterie de boîtes » et explorer le rythme.
Jeudi : Apprendre pourquoi les sacs réutilisables aident la planète et créer un logo pour « Notre équipe écolo ».
Vendredi : Jeu de rôle en « Héros du recyclage » ramassant des objets dans la pièce.

Children learn about their world through their senses. From the moment they are born, they begin exploring sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and textures. As educators, parents, and caregivers, we can nurture this natural curiosity by creating activities that stimulate each sense while promoting social, emotional, and cognitive growth.

Each daily activity is developmentally appropriate and focuses on one of the five senses.

Learning Goals:

• Introduce sensory experiences through safe exploration.

• Encourage bonding and social interaction.

• Develop early motor skills and curiosity.

 Theme: Let curious hands discover soft, rough, bumpy, and squishy textures!

Today we celebrate the amazing sense of touch—how our hands, feet, and skin help us learn about the world through texture and temperature. From soft cotton to scratchy sandpaper, we’ll give our preschoolers plenty of opportunities to explore with their hands (and even toes!).

🧠 Learning Goals:

• Recognize and describe different textures (e.g., soft, rough, smooth, bumpy)

• Build sensory vocabulary

• Strengthen fine motor skills and tactile awareness

• Promote mindfulness and body awareness

👐 Activities:

1. Texture Box – Mystery Touch Game

Create a touch-and-feel mystery box with a variety of safe objects hidden inside.
Items might include:

• Cotton balls (soft)

• Sandpaper (rough)

• Rubber ball (smooth)

• Pompoms (fluffy)

• Pasta or rice (bumpy)

Let each child take turns reaching in (without looking!) and describing what they feel. Ask, “Is it soft or rough? Cold or squishy?” Then reveal the object and talk about it together!

2. Art Time – Texture Collage

Provide a variety of materials like:

• Fabric scraps

• Aluminum foil

• Cotton balls

• Tissue paper

• Sandpaper

• Buttons

Let the children glue the materials to cardstock to create their own “touch collage.” Encourage them to name the textures as they work—great for vocabulary and sensory development!

3. Outdoor Play – Barefoot Sensory Walk

If weather allows, set up a mini sensory path outside with trays or sections of:

• Soft grass

• Smooth stones

• Water in a shallow bin

• Textured mats

• Bubble wrap

Let children walk barefoot or feel the textures with their hands. Talk about how each one feels. This encourages mindfulness and helps them notice how different textures affect their body.

📚 Story Time:

Touch and Feel by DK Books
This tactile board book is perfect for tiny hands! Children will love touching the different textures while learning new words. Let them pass the book around and describe each page.

🎵 Song of the Day:

“Touch Your Nose, Pat Your Head”
A simple, interactive action song that invites kids to touch different body parts while practicing listening skills and motor control.
Add your own verses like “Rub your tummy, tap your toes!”

🧺 Extension Ideas:

• Create a texture walk indoors with different rugs, mats, and towels

• Add texture books to your reading nook

• Introduce clay or playdough for extra tactile fun

💡 Blog Tip for Educators:

The sense of touch is deeply connected to a child’s emotions and body awareness. Providing safe, calming textures can support self-regulation and comfort. Always watch for sensitivities—some children may prefer certain textures and avoid others. That’s okay!

Let those curious hands explore! Today is all about feeling the world—one texture at a time. 🖐️

 Theme: Let’s explore the flavors we love—and some we don’t!

Today is all about tasting and talking! Our little learners will explore the delicious (and sometimes surprising) world of flavors—from sweet bananas to sour lemons, salty crackers to bland lettuce. It’s a great way to spark curiosity and conversation during snack time!

🧠 Learning Goals:

• Identify the basic tastes: sweet, sour, salty, and bland

• Develop vocabulary related to taste and food

• Practice trying new foods in a fun, pressure-free way

• Encourage healthy food choices and creativity in food preparation

🍽️ Activities:

1. Taste Test Adventure

Offer small samples of four basic flavors:

• 🍌 Sweet: Banana slices

• 🍋 Sour: Lemon wedges

• 🧂 Salty: Crackers or pretzels

• 🥬 Bland: Fresh lettuce

Encourage children to describe each taste using words like “yummy,” “weird,” “sour,” or “crunchy.” Discuss which ones they liked or didn’t like—and that it’s okay to feel differently!

2. Cooking Fun – Fruit Salad or Cookie Decorating

• 🥗 Option 1: Make a simple fruit salad together. Children can help peel bananas, place grapes, and stir everything in a big bowl.

• 🍪 Option 2: Cookie decorating fun. Let them spread a little frosting and add sprinkles or fruit pieces.

This hands-on activity boosts fine motor skills and encourages teamwork, plus they’ll love tasting their creations!

3. Art Time – Paper Plate “Pizza” Craft

Provide each child with a paper plate as the “pizza base” and let them add their favorite toppings using cut-out construction paper or stickers (cheese, pepperoni, pineapple, mushrooms, etc.).
Talk about which toppings are sweet, salty, or savory!

📚 Story Time:

Eating the Alphabet by Lois Ehlert
This colorful book introduces children to a wide variety of fruits and vegetables from A to Z. Encourage children to call out ones they’ve tasted—or would like to try!

🎵 Song of the Day:

“I Like to Eat Apples and Bananas”
This classic silly song is a favorite for kids, helping with vowel sounds while celebrating yummy fruits. Add funny faces and dance moves to make it even more fun!

🧺 Extension Ideas:

• Add real or pretend food items to your dramatic play kitchen

• Set up a "restaurant" with menus showing different tastes

• Have children draw their favorite food and describe how it tastes

💡 Blog Tip for Educators:

When exploring taste, always consider allergies and parental permissions. Keep tasting sessions small and optional—never force a child to try something they’re uncomfortable with. It's all about discovery and fun!

Let little tongues lead the way—today is a flavorful adventure that will have your preschoolers giggling, guessing, and asking for more!