May flowers… coming right up! We have had a cold spring (in fact we’ve had snow last weekend). I certainly hope the month of May brings us some warmer weather and some much anticipated flowers!
This month’s preschool / kindergarten calendar is going to focus on flowers, Mother’s Day, insects, and sunshine!
Yes, it may seem a little odd to make Mother’s Day crafts with your child, but these activities can be done for the aunties, grandmas, and other special ladies in your child’s life.
Are you excited yet?! I know I am! Here’s what’s planned for May!
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FOCUS POINTS
THEME FOR THE MONTH: Sunshine
INVESTIGATE: Flowers, Mother’s Day, insects, and sunshine
NUMBERS: 17, 18
LETTERS: W, X
COLOURS: Pink
CELEBRATIONS: Mother’s Day
MAY CALENDAR
WEEK 1
MONDAY
- Read: The Reason for a Flower
- Practice writing the number 17
- Watch and do the “W” video on Starfall (need a computer with flash and a mouse for the free version)
TUESDAY
- Set up a flower shop dramatic play space to explore
- Make pink playdough together
- Provide “W” playdough placemat and make a “W” shape (download is in the Subscriber Library)
WEDNESDAY
- Read: Planting a Rainbow
- Make a Planting a Rainbow suncatcher
- Plant flowers (either seeds or seedlings)
THURSDAY
- Sing along to this song: Sing a Song of Flowers
- Field trip to buy ingredients for our recipe
- Make this simple flower sandwich recipe
FRIDAY
- Read: The Flower Alphabet Book
- Watch this video about flowers
- Go for a nature walk, look for wildflowers
WEEK 2
MONDAY
- Read: Are You My Mother?
- Practice writing the number 17
- Start making this Papier-Mâché Vase craft
TUESDAY
- Set up a card making table
- Make pink playdough together
- Sculpt flowers out of playdough
WEDNESDAY
- Read: A Gift for Mama
- Write the letter “W” and add it to our alphabet book
THURSDAY
- Make these handprint oven mitts
- Go for a nature walk
FRIDAY
- Read: Where’s Mommy (Mary and the Mouse)
- Go on a field trip to buy ingredients for our snack
- Make (and ice) these healthy pumpkin cupcakes for Mother’s Day
WEEK 3
MONDAY
- Read: The Very Quiet Cricket
- Practice writing the number 18
- Recite this poem about insects
TUESDAY
- Watch and do the “X” video on Starfall (need a computer with flash and a mouse for the free version)
- Make pink playdough together
- Provide “X” playdough placemat and make an “X” shape (download is in the Subscriber Library)
WEDNESDAY
- Read: Hey Little Ant
- Sing along to: The Ants Go Marching
- Make a simple bug terrarium
THURSDAY
- Field trip to buy ingredients for our snack
- Make ants on a log (of course)! Use a peanut butter substitute if there are allergies.
FRIDAY
- Read: A Ladybug’s Life
- Paint a rock to look like a ladybug
- Go on a bug walk. See how many insects you can spot!
WEEK 4
MONDAY
- Read: Sun Up, Sun Down
- Keep track of when the sun rises and the sun sets (may need an app for this).
TUESDAY
- Practice writing the number 18
- Make pink playdough together
- Provide playdough placemats and make letter shapes (downloads are in the Subscriber Library)
WEDNESDAY
- Read: The Sun: Our Nearest Star
- Make these sun prints
THURSDAY
- Field trip to buy ingredients for our snack
- Make this cute sunshine snack
- Sing along to Mr. Sun song
FRIDAY
- Read: What the Sun Sees, What the Moon Sees
- Write the letter “X” and add it to our alphabet book
- Make sunshine sun catcher craft
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 May? I would love to hear your thoughts on our planning for this month!
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