Guess what?! The planning for February is done!
This month I’ve focused on kindness, love, and emotions. With Valentine’s Day in the month of February, it seemed to be the most suitable focal points!
Are you excited yet?! I know I am! Here’s what’s planned for February!
Four weeks of fun, educational activities! Get your #FREE February #homeschool calendar! Share on X
FOCUS POINTS
THEME FOR THE MONTH: Love, Kindness
INVESTIGATE: Feelings
NUMBERS: 11, 12
LETTERS: N, O, P
COLOURS: Pink, Purple
CELEBRATIONS: Valentine’s Day (Feb. 14)
FEBRUARY CALENDAR
WEEK 1
MONDAY
- Read: My Many Colored Days
- Practice writing the number eleven
- Watch and do the “N” video on Starfall (need a computer with flash and a mouse for the free version)
TUESDAY
- Fill out this feelings booklet
- Make pink playdough together
- Provide “N” playdough placemat and make a “N” shape (download is in the Subscriber Library)
WEDNESDAY
- Read: The Way I Feel
- Play feelings memory with these cards
- Write the letter “N” and add it to our alphabet book
THURSDAY
- Watch and sing along to: The Feelings Song
- Field trip to buy ingredients for our recipe
- Make Pizza Faces
FRIDAY
- Read: In My Heart: A Book of Feelings
- Action rhyme: Feeling Fine by Dr. Jean
- Paint how you’re feeling
WEEK 2
MONDAY
- Read: Guess How Much I Love You
- Practice writing the number 11
- Watch and do the “O” video on Starfall (need a computer with flash and a mouse for the free version)
TUESDAY
- Make purple playdough together
- Provide “O” playdough placemat and make a “O” shape (download is in the Subscriber Library)
- Set out materials to make Valentine Cards
WEDNESDAY
- Read: I Love You Forever
- Write the letter “O” and add it to our alphabet book
- Make these woven paper hearts (can also be done with felt)
THURSDAY
- Sing and do actions to Skinnamarink
- Field trip to buy ingredients for our recipe
- Make these Heart Apple Sandwiches
FRIDAY
- Read: Snuggle Puppy
- Set up a “post office” for dramatic play
- Play this Musical Hearts game
WEEK 3
MONDAY
- Read: Happy Valentine’s Day Curious George
- Watch and do the “P” video on Starfall (need a computer with flash and a mouse for the free version)
- Practice writing the number 12
TUESDAY
- Field trip to buy ingredients for our recipe
- Make and decorate Valentine’s cupcakes or cookies
- Exchange Valentine’s cards
WEDNESDAY
- Read: Because Brian Hugged His Mother
- Choose some acts of kindness to do in our community
THURSDAY
- Make pink playdough together
- Provide “P” playdough placemat and make a “P” shape (download is in the Subscriber Library)
- Write the letter “P” and add it to our alphabet book
FRIDAY
- Read: The Giving Tree
- Make “I can give” trees and write what we can give
WEEK 4
MONDAY
- Read: How Full is Your Bucket
- Play with water, rocks, and buckets
- Practice writing the number 12
TUESDAY
- Make purple playdough together
- Practice making letters out of playdough
- Practice writing some of the letters we’ve learned
WEDNESDAY
- Read: Last Stop on Market Street
- Trace child’s hand, write how they can help on the hand
THURSDAY
- Field trip to the grocery store
- Select and donate food items to the food bank
- Make these Broccoli Baked Potatoes
FRIDAY
- Read: We All Sing With the Same Voice
- Have a scavenger hunt for kindness hearts hidden around the house
So there you have it! A full month of learning and fun for a preschool or kindergarten child! Feel free to use any or all of these activities in your
Reflect:
What plans do you have for February? I would love to hear your thoughts on our planning for this month!
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