Lesson 271 • By Paula Diekhoff (Expanded Version) Grade Level: Preschool Learning Objectives Students will: Strengthen large motor skills through rolling, aiming, and retrieving a ball. Practice cooperative play by taking turns as both the “roller” and the “pin setter.” Use problem-solving and thinking skills when arranging the blocks. Build eye-hand coordination by aiming at…

Let’s Go to the Beach – Lesson 266 • By Amy Koch (Expanded Version) Grade Level: Kindergarten (adaptable PreK–1st) Learning Objectives Students will: Explore beach environments, ocean animals, and seaside vocabulary. Engage in sensory play (touch, smell, sight) using safe, mess-free materials. Build background knowledge for reading about beaches and oceans. Practice describing observations and…

Lesson 258 • By Debbie Haren (Expanded Version) Grade Level: Preschool–Kindergarten Learning Objectives Students will: Practice spelling and sounding out the word “pigs.” Retell and sequence events from the book Pigs by Rozanne L. Williams. Strengthen fine-motor skills through drawing, painting, and coloring. Build vocabulary and comprehension through take-home storytelling. Engage families in a shared…

 Learn about your students’ likes and dislikes Materials: A sheet of paper with the questions on it. Plan: Copy these questions down on a piece of paper. Have students ask each other in pairs these questions or just have them fill out themselves. What are some things you most like about yourself ? Tell me…

 Make a picture frame gift for parents or other special people. Great for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Grandparents’ Day, etc. Objectives: To make a picture frame for parents. Materials: large thick craft sticks glue glitter small beads or any small type of items to put on picture frame (such as something that sparkles or shines…

Here are a few activities to learn about the letters Aa and Ii. Materials: sponge letter cut outs each letter blown up 3 – 4 different types of apples graphing paper Plan: When trying to teach preschoolers the alphabet here are a few suggestions that I have done. Let’s start with the letter A First…

Lesson 247 • By Debbie Haren (Expanded Version) Grade Level: Preschool, Kindergarten Learning Objectives Students will: Explore early writing skills using a mess-free sensory surface. Practice forming letters, numbers, shapes, and name-writing. Strengthen fine-motor skills through finger tracing. Engage in creative expression while experimenting with color and texture. Learn how to use materials responsibly and…

Lesson 246 (Expanded & Enhanced) Grade Level: Preschool By: Chris, Preschool Teacher Objectives Students will: Explore the textures, colors, and sounds of a simulated ocean environment. Develop fine- and gross-motor skills through scooping, pouring, straining, and digging. Build science vocabulary related to oceans (sand, shells, waves, animals, saltwater). Use imaginative play to explore ocean life….

Students will be taught a variety of vocabulary, including parts of the body and colors, in Spanish. Objectives: Students will be able to…: Reply when greeted by the teacher. Respond to classroom commands. Identify parts of the body. Identify and demonstrate an understanding of vocabulary for colors in Spanish. Materials: Copies of monster body Labels…

Lesson 272 • By Amy (Expanded Version) Grade Level: Kindergarten Learning Objectives Students will: Recognize and identify the letter B (or letter S) in print. Connect the letter sound to real-life objects (blueberries / strawberries). Build vocabulary through reading and discussion. Practice predicting, describing, and using sensory language. Engage in a hands-on cooking activity that…