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Theme: Where I Live

Sub-theme: My Home

Children learn best when lessons connect to their everyday lives. This lesson plan helps preschoolers explore the concept of home—a safe and special place where they live with their families.

🎯 Learning Objectives

By the end of this lesson, children will be able to:
✔ Identify their home as a special place.
✔ Recognize basic parts of a house (roof, door, windows).
✔ Express understanding through art, play, and discussion.
✔ Develop social skills by sharing and participating in group activities.

🧰 Materials

• Storybook: The Three Little Pigs or A House is a House for Me

• Shape cutouts (squares, rectangles, triangles, circles)

• Glue sticks, crayons, and construction paper

• Building blocks (wooden or foam)

• Song: Here is a House (with hand motions)

• Pretend play items (toy house, dolls, mini furniture)

🕒 Lesson Flow

1. Circle Time (15 minutes)

• Greeting Song: Sing a cheerful “Good Morning” song.

• Discussion Prompt:

  • “Who do you live with?” (mom, dad, siblings, grandparents, pets).

  • Show a picture of a house. Ask: “What do you see? A door? Windows? Roof?”

• Action Song: Sing Here is a House with hand motions (making a roof, opening a door).

2. Storytime (10 minutes)

📖 Read The Three Little Pigs or A House is a House for Me.

• Ask children:

  • “Which house do you like best?”

  • “What makes a house strong?”

• Connect the story to their own homes.

3. Main Activity – Art & Fine Motor (20 minutes)

🎨 Shape House Collage

• Children use pre-cut shapes to glue together their own house.

• Add doors, windows, and decorate with crayons.

• Encourage them to describe their houses to the group.

4. Dramatic Play / Block Center (15 minutes)

🏠 Building Houses

• Children use blocks to build houses.

• Pretend play with toy furniture and dolls.

• Encourage teamwork: “Can you build a house together for all your dolls?”

5. Outdoor Play (20 minutes)

🌳 Large House Building

• Use big foam blocks or cardboard boxes to create playhouses.

• Children pretend to live inside their “homes” with friends.

6. Closing Circle (10 minutes)

• Review: “What did we learn about homes today?”

• Sharing: Each child completes the sentence: “My home is special because…”

• End with the song: The More We Get Together.

📝 Assessment / Observation

• Did the child name who lives in their home?

• Could they identify basic parts of a house?

• Did they participate in group discussions and activities?

• Did they demonstrate fine motor skills in gluing and coloring?

💡 Extension Ideas

• Family Photos: Ask children to bring a small family picture to share.

• Home Corner Setup: Add toy kitchens, beds, and furniture for role play throughout the week.

✨ This lesson plan encourages preschoolers to appreciate their homes, families, and the comfort of belonging. It’s hands-on, playful, and perfect for early childhood classrooms or even homeschooling.

 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.

There’s nothing more comforting than a warm cup of wellness tea that nourishes the body and soothes the soul. This Apple, Cinnamon & Turmeric with Vitamin C Tea blends natural ingredients with powerful health benefits—perfect for boosting your immune system, calming inflammation, and adding a little glow to your day.

🌟 Health Benefits

Apple 🍏 – Rich in antioxidants and fiber, apples support digestion and add a natural sweetness.

Cinnamon 🌿 – Known for regulating blood sugar, improving circulation, and warming the body.

Turmeric 🌱 – Packed with curcumin, it helps fight inflammation, supports joint health, and strengthens immunity.

Vitamin C 🍋 – Enhances curcumin absorption, strengthens immunity, and promotes glowing skin.

✨ Together, these ingredients create a powerhouse drink that supports immunity, digestion, skin health, and overall vitality.

🥣 Ingredients

• 1 fresh apple, sliced (keep the peel for extra nutrients)

• 1 stick cinnamon (or ½ tsp ground cinnamon)

• ½ tsp turmeric powder (or a few slices of fresh root)

• 2 cups water

• Juice of ½ lemon or orange (Vitamin C boost)

• Honey (optional, for sweetness)

🫖 Instructions

1. In a pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil.

2. Add apple slices, cinnamon, and turmeric.

3. Lower heat and simmer for 10–15 minutes.

4. Strain into a cup.

5. Add lemon or orange juice for a boost of Vitamin C.

6. Stir in honey if desired.

7. Sip warm and enjoy the soothing benefits.

✨ Tip

This tea is best enjoyed in the morning to kickstart your day or before bedtime to relax your body.

 🌱 Introduction / Introduction

EN:
Teaching young children about recycling is a wonderful way to plant the seeds of environmental responsibility early. This week’s lesson plan is designed to introduce the concept of recycling in playful, hands-on ways for different age groups. Each day focuses on a simple activity that builds curiosity, sensory skills, and eco-awareness.

FR :
Apprendre aux jeunes enfants à recycler est une merveilleuse façon de semer dès le plus jeune âge les graines de la responsabilité environnementale. Le plan de la semaine est conçu pour introduire la notion de recyclage par des activités ludiques et pratiques, adaptées à chaque groupe d’âge. Chaque journée met l’accent sur une activité simple favorisant la curiosité, le développement sensoriel et la sensibilisation

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📅 Weekly Plan / Plan de la semaine

	👶 Ages 6–18 months / Âges 6 à 18 mois EN: Monday: Sensory play with clean, colorful bottle caps in a shallow bin. Tuesday: Explore textures by touching cardboard, paper, and fabric scraps. Wednesday: Roll and stack empty clean cans (with safe edges). Thursday: Peek-a-boo with clean reusable cloth bags. Friday: Sing “Put it in the bin” while placing safe objects in baskets. FR : Lundi : Jeu sensoriel avec des bouchons de bouteilles propres et colorés dans un bac peu profond. Mardi : Explorer les textures de carton, papier et morceaux de tissu propres. Mercredi : Faire rouler et empiler des boîtes de conserve propres (bords sécurisés). Jeudi : Jeu de cache-cache avec des sacs réutilisables propres. Vendredi : Chanter « Mets-le dans la poubelle » en mettant des objets sécuritaires dans des paniers.

Weekly Lesson Plan for 4 to 5 years old

🎯 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.

Explorer les cinq sens : Un plan de leçon hebdomadaire pour les tout-petits

By / Par: Maribel Janohan

1. Infants (6–18 Months) / Nourrissons (6 à 18 mois)

2. Toddlers (18 Months–2 Years) / Tout-petits (18 mois à 2 ans)

3. Preschoolers (4–5 Years Old) / Préscolaires (4 à 5 ans)

Why This Matters / Pourquoi c’est important

Explorer les cinq sens : Un plan de leçon hebdomadaire pour les tout-petits

By / Par: Maribel Janohan

English	Français
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.	Les enfants découvrent le monde grâce à leurs sens. Dès leur naissance, ils commencent à explorer les images, les sons, les odeurs, les goûts et les textures. En tant qu’éducateurs, parents et aidants, nous pouvons encourager cette curiosité naturelle en créant des activités qui stimulent chaque sens tout en favorisant le développement social, émotionnel et cognitif.
This week’s theme — Exploring the Five Senses — is designed for three different age groups: Infants (6–18 months), Toddlers (18 months–2 years), and Preschoolers (4–5 years old). Each daily activity is developmentally appropriate and focuses on one of the five senses.	Le thème de cette semaine — Explorer les cinq sens — est conçu pour trois groupes d’âge : Nourrissons (6 à 18 mois), Tout-petits (18 mois à 2 ans) et Préscolaires (4 à 5 ans). Chaque activité quotidienne est adaptée au développement de l’enfant et met l’accent sur l’un des cinq sens.

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1. Infants (6–18 Months) / Nourrissons (6 à 18 mois)

English	Français
Learning Goals: Introduce sensory experiences through safe exploration, encourage bonding and interaction, support early motor skills and curiosity.	Objectifs d’apprentissage : Introduire des expériences sensorielles sûres, favoriser les liens et les interactions, soutenir le développement moteur précoce et la curiosité.
Monday – Touch: Texture Basket Exploration – Soft cloth, rubber ball, and fuzzy toy for tactile play while the caregiver describes each texture.	Lundi – Le toucher : Panier de textures – Tissu doux, balle en caoutchouc, jouet en peluche, avec description des textures par l’adulte.
Tuesday – Sight: Light & Shadow Play – Shine a flashlight on the wall, letting babies watch moving shadows.	Mardi – La vue : Jeu de lumière et d’ombres – Utiliser une lampe de poche pour projeter des ombres en mouvement sur le mur.
Wednesday – Hearing: Rattle & Music Time – Offer different rattles and gentle music, encouraging clapping or shaking.	Mercredi – L’ouïe : Hochets et musique – Proposer différents hochets et de la musique douce ; encourager à taper des mains ou agiter.
Thursday – Smell: Scent Discovery – Present mild scents like vanilla or orange peel for gentle sniffing.	Jeudi – L’odorat : Découverte des odeurs – Présenter des odeurs légères comme la vanille ou l’écorce d’orange.
Friday – Taste: Fruit Purée Sampling – Safe fruit purées such as banana or pear, describing each flavor.	Vendredi – Le goût : Dégustation de purées de fruits – Purées de banane ou de poire, avec description des saveurs.

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2. Toddlers (18 Months–2 Years) / Tout-petits (18 mois à 2 ans)

English	Français
Learning Goals: Build vocabulary related to the senses, encourage choice-making and simple problem-solving, enhance coordination and social skills.	Objectifs d’apprentissage : Enrichir le vocabulaire lié aux sens, encourager la prise de décision et la résolution simple de problèmes, améliorer la coordination et les interactions sociales.
Monday – Touch: Texture Art – Stick fabric, sandpaper, and foil onto cardboard for feeling and naming.	Lundi – Le toucher : Art des textures – Coller du tissu, du papier sablé et du papier aluminium sur un carton pour les sentir et les nommer.
Tuesday – Sight: Color Hunt – Look for red, blue, and yellow objects in the classroom.	Mardi – La vue : Chasse aux couleurs – Rechercher des objets rouges, bleus et jaunes dans la classe.
Wednesday – Hearing: Animal Sound Guess – Play animal sounds and let children match them to pictures.	Mercredi – L’ouïe : Deviner les sons d’animaux – Faire écouter des sons et associer à l’image correspondante.
Thursday – Smell: Herb & Spice Jars – Smell cinnamon, basil, and lemon peel; talk about favorites.	Jeudi – L’odorat : Pots d’herbes et d’épices – Sentir la cannelle, le basilic et l’écorce de citron ; parler des préférences.
Friday – Taste: Mini Snack Chef – Taste safe snacks like crackers, apple slices, and cheese, talking about “sweet,” “salty,” and “crunchy.”	Vendredi – Le goût : Mini chef cuisinier – Goûter des aliments sécuritaires comme des craquelins, des tranches de pomme et du fromage ; discuter du “sucré”, “salé” et “croquant”.

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3. Preschoolers (4–5 Years Old) / Préscolaires (4 à 5 ans)

English	Français
Learning Goals: Identify and name all five senses, make connections between senses and experiences, strengthen descriptive language and observation skills.	Objectifs d’apprentissage : Identifier et nommer les cinq sens, faire des liens entre les sens et les expériences vécues, renforcer le langage descriptif et les compétences d’observation.
Monday – Touch: Mystery Box Challenge – Guess hidden objects using only touch.	Lundi – Le toucher : Boîte mystère – Deviner les objets cachés en utilisant uniquement le toucher.
Tuesday – Sight: I Spy Nature Walk – Spot shapes, colors, and patterns outside.	Mardi – La vue : Promenade “Je vois” – Observer les formes, les couleurs et les motifs à l’extérieur.
Wednesday – Hearing: Sound Sorting Game – Sort sounds into “indoor” and “outdoor” categories.	Mercredi – L’ouïe : Jeu de tri des sons – Classer les sons en “intérieur” et “extérieur”.
Thursday – Smell: Smell Lab – Explore scents like coffee beans, lemon, and mint, then draw or describe favorites.	Jeudi – L’odorat : Laboratoire des odeurs – Explorer des senteurs comme les grains de café, le citron et la menthe, puis dessiner ou décrire les préférées.
Friday – Taste: Taste Test Experiment – Try sweet, sour, salty, and bitter foods (safe for children) and chart results together.	Vendredi – Le goût : Expérience de dégustation – Essayer des saveurs sucrées, acides, salées et amères (versions sûres pour enfants) et créer un tableau de résultats.

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Why This Matters / Pourquoi c’est important

English	Français
Introducing the five senses in playful, hands-on ways helps children develop awareness of their bodies and surroundings. It boosts language skills, builds problem-solving abilities, and supports emotional expression. Whether at home or in the classroom, these activities create joyful learning moments that last a lifetime.	Introduire les cinq sens de manière ludique et interactive aide les enfants à mieux connaître leur corps et leur environnement. Cela développe le langage, la capacité à résoudre des problèmes et l’expression émotionnelle. Que ce soit à la maison ou à l’école, ces activités créent des moments d’apprentissage joyeux qui laissent de beaux souvenirs.