Home Preschool (Ages 2.5-4) Week 25: Letter Y and Number 70

A suggestion if you're teaching younger children, or if your child hasn't mastered counting to ten yet: Instead of venturing on past 15, start over with 1 again and go through 10 to solidify those numbers. The larger numbers get harder and confusing, so if you're child isn't following when you get into the higher numbers, just start over with 1.

I have included a lot of the pictures you will need in the printable version of the lesson plan to make life easier for you! Make sure you click on the printable version to get all the content you will need! 

Here is the printable version: Letter Y and Number 70 Lesson Plans
Links found in the lesson plans:
"Yankee Doodle Dandy" YouTube Video
Letter Y Worksheets
Number 70 Worksheets
Yanni YouTube Video

Remember that the "Facts about..." pages and other extras are not included in the blog text, but they are included in the printable version. Some of the ideas in these plans came from Brightly Beaming Resources. Each daily session of "School Time," as my son calls it will last about half an hour. Adjust the lessons for your child's age and level of education. Enjoy!

Home Preschool (Ages 2.5-4) Week 24: Letter X and Number 60

A suggestion if you're teaching younger children, or if your child hasn't mastered counting to ten yet: Instead of venturing on past 15, start over with 1 again and go through 10 to solidify those numbers. The larger numbers get harder and confusing, so if you're child isn't following when you get into the higher numbers, just start over with 1.

I have included a lot of the pictures you will need in the printable version of the lesson plan to make life easier for you! Make sure you click on the printable version to get all the content you will need! 

Here is the printable version: Letter X and Number 60 Lesson Plans
Links found in the lesson plans:
"The Letter X Song" YouTube Video
Letter X Worksheets
Number 60 Worksheets
Kenny  G Saxophone YouTube Video

Remember that the "Facts about..." pages and other extras are not included in the blog text, but they are included in the printable version. Some of the ideas in these plans came from Brightly Beaming Resources. Each daily session of "School Time," as my son calls it will last about half an hour. Adjust the lessons for your child's age and level of education. Enjoy!

Home Preschool (Ages 2.5-4) Week 23: Letter W and Number 50

A suggestion if you're teaching younger children, or if your child hasn't mastered counting to ten yet: Instead of venturing on past 15, start over with 1 again and go through 10 to solidify those numbers. The larger numbers get harder and confusing, so if you're child isn't following when you get into the higher numbers, just start over with 1.

I have included a lot of the pictures you will need in the printable version of the lesson plan to make life easier for you! Make sure you click on the printable version to get all the content you will need! 

Here is the printable version: Letter W and Number 40 Lesson Plans
Links found in the lesson plans:
"Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf" YouTube Video
Letter W Worksheets
Number 50 Worksheets
William Walton YouTube Video

Remember that the "Facts about..." pages and other extras are not included in the blog text, but they are included in the printable version. Some of the ideas in these plans came from Brightly Beaming Resources. Each daily session of "School Time," as my son calls it will last about half an hour. Adjust the lessons for your child's age and level of education. Enjoy!

Home Preschool (Ages 2.5-4) Week 22: Letter V and Number 40

A suggestion if you're teaching younger children, or if your child hasn't mastered counting to ten yet: Instead of venturing on past 15, start over with 1 again and go through 10 to solidify those numbers. The larger numbers get harder and confusing, so if you're child isn't following when you get into the higher numbers, just start over with 1.

I have included a lot of the pictures you will need in the printable version of the lesson plan to make life easier for you! Make sure you click on the printable version to get all the content you will need! 

Here is the printable version: Letter V and Number 40 Lesson Plans
Links found in the lesson plans:
"The Letter V Song" YouTube Video
Letter V Worksheets
Number 40 Worksheets
"Storm" by Vivaldi YouTube Video

Remember that the "Facts about..." pages and other extras are not included in the blog text, but they are included in the printable version. Some of the ideas in these plans came from Brightly Beaming Resources. Each daily session of "School Time," as my son calls it will last about half an hour. Adjust the lessons for your child's age and level of education. Enjoy!

Home Preschool (Ages 2.5-4) Week 21: Letter U and Number 30

A suggestion if you're teaching younger children, or if your child hasn't mastered counting to ten yet: Instead of venturing on past 15, start over with 1 again and go through 10 to solidify those numbers. The larger numbers get harder and confusing, so if you're child isn't following when you get into the higher numbers, just start over with 1.

I have included a lot of the pictures you will need in the printable version of the lesson plan to make life easier for you! Make sure you click on the printable version to get all the content you will need! 

Here is the printable version: Letter U and Number 30 Lesson Plans

Links found in the lesson plans:
"Under the Sea" YouTube Video
Letter U Worksheets
Number 30 Worksheets
Umbrella Craft Tutorial

Remember that the "Facts about..." pages and other extras are not included in the blog text, but they are included in the printable version. Some of the ideas in these plans came from Brightly Beaming Resources. Each daily session of "School Time," as my son calls it will last about half an hour. Adjust the lessons for your child's age and level of education. Enjoy!

Home Preschool (Ages 2.5-4) Week Twenty: Letter T and Number 20

A suggestion if you're teaching younger children, or if your child hasn't mastered counting to ten yet: Instead of venturing on past 15, start over with 1 again and go through 10 to solidify those numbers. The larger numbers get harder and confusing, so if you're child isn't following when you get into the higher numbers, just start over with 1.

I have included a lot of the pictures you will need in the printable version of the lesson plan to make life easier for you! Make sure you click on the printable version to get all the content you will need! 

Here is the printable version: Letter T and Number 20 Lesson Plans

Links found in the lesson plans:
"Teddy Bear Picnic" YouTube Video
Letter T Worksheets
Number 20 Worksheets
Georg Phillipp Telemann YouTube Video

Remember that the "Facts about..." pages and other extras are not included in the blog text, but they are included in the printable version. Some of the ideas in these plans came from Brightly Beaming Resources. Each daily session of "School Time," as my son calls it will last about half an hour. Adjust the lessons for your child's age and level of education. Enjoy!

Home Preschool (Ages 2.5-4) Week Nineteen: Letter S and Number 19

A suggestion if you're teaching younger children, or if your child hasn't mastered counting to ten yet: Instead of venturing on past 15, start over with 1 again and go through 10 to solidify those numbers. The larger numbers get harder and confusing, so if you're child isn't following when you get into the higher numbers, just start over with 1.

I have included a lot of the pictures you will need in the printable version of the lesson plan to make life easier for you! Make sure you click on the printable version to get all the content you will need! 

Here is the printable version: Letter S and Number 19 Lesson Plans

Links found in the lesson plans:
"Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" YouTube Video
Letter S Worksheets
Number 19 Worksheets
Camille Sanit-Saens' "The Swan" YouTube Video
Cereal Box Star Tutorial

Remember that the "Facts about..." pages and other extras are not included in the blog text, but they are included in the printable version. Some of the ideas in these plans came from Brightly Beaming Resources. Each daily session of "School Time," as my son calls it will last about half an hour. Adjust the lessons for your child's age and level of education. Enjoy!

Home Preschool (Ages 2.5-4) Week Eighteen: Letter R and Number 18

A suggestion if you're teaching younger children, or if your child hasn't mastered counting to ten yet: Instead of venturing on past 15, start over with 1 again and go through 10 to solidify those numbers. The larger numbers get harder and confusing, so if you're child isn't following when you get into the higher numbers, just start over with 1.

I have included a lot of the pictures you will need in the printable version of the lesson plan to make life easier for you! Make sure you click on the printable version to get all the content you will need! 

Here is the printable version: Letter R and Number 18 Lesson Plans

Links found in the lesson plans:
"I've Been Working On the Railroad" YouTube
Letter R Worksheets
Number 18 Worksheets
"Pavane for Dead Princess" by Maurice Ravel YouTube Video

Remember that the "Facts about..." pages and other extras are not included in the blog text, but they are included in the printable version. Some of the ideas in these plans came from Brightly Beaming Resources. Each daily session of "School Time," as my son calls it will last about half an hour. Adjust the lessons for your child's age and level of education. Enjoy!

Home Preschool (Ages 2.5-4) Week Seventeen: Letter Q and Number 17

Q is for Quilt! (In case you were wondering why this picture of my troubled child, he's lying on a quilt, so...)

Also, a suggestion if you're teaching younger children, or if your child hasn't mastered counting to ten yet: Instead of venturing on past 15, start over with 1 again and go through 10 to solidify those numbers. The larger numbers get harder and confusing, so if you're child isn't following when you get into the higher numbers, just start over with 1.

I have included a lot of the pictures you will need in the printable version of the lesson plan to make life easier for you! Make sure you click on the printable version to get all the content you will need! 

Here is the printable version: Letter Q and Number 17 Lesson Plans

Links found in the lesson plans:
"The Letter Q Song" YouTube Video
Letter Q Worksheets
Number 17 Worksheets
Quartet YouTube Video

Remember that the "Facts about..." pages and other extras are not included in the blog text, but they are included in the printable version. Some of the ideas in these plans came from Brightly Beaming Resources. Each daily session of "School Time," as my son calls it will last about half an hour. Adjust the lessons for your child's age and level of education. Enjoy!

Home Preschool (Ages 2.5-4) Week Sixteen: Letter P and Number 16

I have included a lot of the pictures you will need in the printable version of the lesson plan to make life easier for you! Make sure you click on the printable version to get all the content you will need! 

Here is the printable version: Letter P and Number 16 Lesson Plans

Links found in the lesson plans:
"Peter Peter Pumpkin Eater" YouTube Video
Letter P Worksheets
Number 16 Worksheets
Pahelbel's "Canon in D" YouTube Video

Remember that the "Facts about..." pages and other extras are not included in the blog text, but they are included in the printable version. Some of the ideas in these plans came from Brightly Beaming Resources. Each daily session of "School Time," as my son calls it will last about half an hour. Adjust the lessons for your child's age and level of education. Enjoy!

Home Preschool (Ages 2.5-4) Week Fifteen: Letter O and Number 15

I have started to include a lot of the pictures you will need in the printable version of the lesson plan to make life easier for you! Make sure you click on the printable version and check out what I've added! 

Here is the printable version: Letter O and Number 15 Lesson Plans

Links found in the lesson plans:
"This Old Man" YouTube Video
Letter O Worksheets
Number 15 Worksheets
"Barcarolle" by Jacques Offenbach YouTube Video

Remember that the "Facts about..." pages and other extras are not included in the blog text, but they are included in the printable version. Some of the ideas in these plans came from Brightly Beaming Resources. Each daily session of "School Time," as my son calls it will last about half an hour. Adjust the lessons for your child's age and level of education. Enjoy!

Home Preschool

Age 3: Letter and Number of the Week

Week 15: Lesson Plans for the Letter O and the Number 15

Preparation:

·         Print out large letter and number sheets (included) and post them somewhere the child can see them all week.

·         Create theme word flash cards with the theme word on one side and a picture depicting the word on the other.

·         Print out the poem of the week (included).

·         Create a flashcard with the name of the composer (or musical term) of the week on it.

·         Print out animal/plant word sheet (included), “facts about” page (included), coloring page, and image of the animal/plant of the week.

·         Print out social studies fact sheet (included) and an image of the subject of the week.

·         Collect supplies for art project.

·         Optional: Plan a day for an outing in keeping with the theme (ideas included) and buy ingredients for snacks, baking, or cooking in keeping with the theme (ideas included).

Home Preschool (Ages 2.5-4) Week Fourteen: Letter N and Number 14

I have started to include a lot of the pictures you will need in the printable version of the lesson plan to make life easier for you! Make sure you click on the printable version and check out what I've added! 

Here is the printable version: Letter N and Number 14 Lesson Plans

Links found in the lesson plans:
"Who Are The People In Your Neighborhood?" YouTube Video
Letter N Worksheets
Number 14 Worksheets
"March of the Toy Soldiers" by Tchaikovsky

Remember that the "Facts about..." pages and other extras are not included in the blog text, but they are included in the printable version. Some of the ideas in these plans came from Brightly Beaming Resources. Each daily session of "School Time," as my son calls it will last about half an hour. Adjust the lessons for your child's age and level of education. Enjoy!

Home Preschool

Age 3: Letter and Number of the Week

Week 14: Lesson Plans for the Letter N and the Number 14

Preparation:

·         Print out large letter and number sheets (included) and post them somewhere the child can see them all week.

·         Create theme word flash cards with the theme word on one side and a picture depicting the word on the other.

·         Print out the poem of the week (included).

·         Create a flashcard with the name of the composer (or musical term) of the week on it.

·         Print out animal/plant word sheet (included), “facts about” page (included), coloring page, and image of the animal/plant of the week.

·         Print out social studies fact sheet (included) and an image of the subject of the week.

·         Collect supplies for art project.

·         Optional: Plan a day for an outing in keeping with the theme (ideas included) and buy ingredients for snacks, baking, or cooking in keeping with the theme (ideas included).

Home Preschool (Ages 2.5-4) Week Thirteen: Letter M and Number 13

I have started to include a lot of the pictures you will need in the printable version of the lesson plan to make life easier for you! Make sure you click on the printable version and check out what I've added! 

Here is the printable version: Letter M and Number 13 Lesson Plans

Links found in the lesson plans:
"She'll Be Comin' Round the Mountain" YouTube Video
Letter M Worksheets
Number 13 Worksheets
"12 Months of the Year" YouTube Video
Mozart's "Piano Concerto No. 21" YouTube Video

Remember that the "Facts about..." pages and other extras are not included in the blog text, but they are included in the printable version. Some of the ideas in these plans came from Brightly Beaming Resources. Each daily session of "School Time," as my son calls it will last about half an hour. Adjust the lessons for your child's age and level of education. Enjoy!

Home Preschool

Age 3: Letter and Number of the Week

Week 13: Lesson Plans for the Letter M and the Number 13

Preparation:

·         Print out large letter and number sheets (included) and post them somewhere the child can see them all week.

·         Create theme word flash cards with the theme word on one side and a picture depicting the word on the other.

·         Print out the poem of the week (included).

·         Create a flashcard with the name of the composer (or musical term) of the week on it.

·         Print out animal/plant word sheet (included), “facts about” page (included), coloring page, and image of the animal/plant of the week.

·         Print out social studies fact sheet (included) and an image of the subject of the week.

·         Collect supplies for art project.

·         Optional: Plan a day for an outing in keeping with the theme (ideas included) and buy ingredients for snacks, baking, or cooking in keeping with the theme (ideas included).

Home Preschool (Ages 2.5-4) Week Twelve: Letter L and Number 12

I have started to include a lot of the pictures you will need in the printable version of the lesson plan to make life easier for you! Make sure you click on the printable version and check out what I've added! 

Here is the printable version: Letter L and Number 12 Lesson Plans

Links found in the lesson plans:
"On The Good Ship Lollipop" YouTube Video
Letter L Worksheets
Number 12 Worksheets
Franz Liszt's "Love Dream" YouTube Video

Remember that the "Facts about..." pages and other extras are not included in the blog text, but they are included in the printable version. Some of the ideas in these plans came from Brightly Beaming Resources. Each daily session of "School Time," as my son calls it will last about half an hour. Adjust the lessons for your child's age and level of education. Enjoy!

Home Preschool

Age 3: Letter and Number of the Week

Week 12: Lesson Plans for the Letter L and the Number 12

Preparation:

·         Print out large letter and number sheets (included) and post them somewhere the child can see them all week.

·         Create theme word flash cards with the theme word on one side and a picture depicting the word on the other.

·         Print out the poem of the week (included).

·         Create a flashcard with the name of the composer (or musical term) of the week on it.

·         Print out animal/plant word sheet (included), “facts about” page (included), coloring page, and image of the animal/plant of the week.

·         Print out social studies fact sheet (included) and an image of the subject of the week.

·         Collect supplies for art project.

·         Optional: Plan a day for an outing in keeping with the theme (ideas included) and buy ingredients for snacks, baking, or cooking in keeping with the theme (ideas included).

Home Preschool (Ages 2.5-4) Week Eleven: Letter K and Number 11

I have started to include a lot of the pictures you will need in the printable version of the lesson plan to make life easier for you! Make sure you click on the printable version and check out what I've added! 

Here is the printable version: Letter K and Number 11 Lesson Plans

Links found in the lesson plans:
"Kookaburra" YouTube Video
Letter K Worksheets
Number 11 Worksheets
"Masquerade: Waltz" YouTube Video

Remember that the "Facts about..." pages and other extras are not included in the blog text, but they are included in the printable version. Some of the ideas in these plans came from Brightly Beaming Resources. Each daily session of "School Time," as my son calls it will last about half an hour. Adjust the lessons for your child's age and level of education. Enjoy!

Home Preschool (Ages 2.5-4) Week Ten: Letter J and Number 10

I have started to include a lot of the pictures you will need in the printable version of the lesson plan to make life easier for you! Make sure you click on the printable version and check out what I've added! 

Here is the printable version: Letter J and Number 10 Lesson Plans

Links found in the lesson plans:
"John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt" YouTube Video
Letter J Worksheets
Number 10 Worksheets
Scott Joplin's "The Entertainer" YouTube Video
Jellyfish Images
Jellyfish Coloring Pages
Images of Japan

Remember that the "Facts about..." pages and other extras are not included in the blog text, but they are included in the printable version. Some of the ideas in these plans came from Brightly Beaming Resources. Each daily session of "School Time," as my son calls it will last about half an hour. Adjust the lessons for your child's age and level of education. Enjoy!

Children's Book of the Week: "How Do Dinosaurs" Books

How Do Dinosaurs Clean Their Rooms?
by Jane Yolen & Mark Teague
Lincoln's Pick (my three-year-old)

Why He Loves It: He loves to see the different dinosaurs and learn what they are called (each picture of a dinosaur has its name next to it). He also loves to see how the dinosaurs do things, which is the point!

Why I Love It: I love the illustrations and that my kids are not only seeing cool pictures of dinosaurs, but they're learning what the different dinosaurs are called. They also learn valuable lessons about how to do things, like cleaning, staying safe, and saying "I love you."

This is the only one of the books from this series that we own, but I wish we had all of them! They are frequently borrowed from the library and we love reading them! We currently are reading How Do Dinosaurs Stay Safe? These books are fantastically illustrated and they make learning how to do things so fun for the kids! 

The picture I've used is a totally beat up copy of How Do Dinosaurs Clean Their Rooms? It was gifted to me at a baby shower when I was pregnant with my first son and the woman who gave it to me had three boys, I think it was. She said they all loved it and my boys love it too! 

I definitely recommend this one for boys, but there's no reason why girls wouldn't love it too. They are double awesome because the kids love them and they teach how to do things properly, without being too preachy or boring. Check them out! They will definitely be at the local library, but I would absolutely recommend buying them because they will be read over and over again and become a loved part of your at-home collection.

  

Rowley's Red Barn Fall Fun and Pumpkin Patch

I love going to Rowley's Red Barn at time of year because it is adorable and they have delicious food and ice cream. But the first time we ever went was in October when they had their fall festivities going on and we loved it! There is a price for admission, but it is well worth it. You get to enjoy a hayride, pumpkin patch, corn maze, apple cannons, giant slides, race tractors, a hay pyramid, a tractor train, and a giant sand box. Fall is the time to go to Rowley's! But then go again later because it's awesome.

Hours: April 1st – October 31st: 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM 

November 1st – March 31st: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM 

Location: 901 S 300 W, Santaquin, UT

Cost for Admission: $8/person 2 and older, 2 and under are FREE, $35/family

Website for Fall Activities: https://www.rowleysredbarn.com/events/rowleys-red-barn-pumpkin-patch/

General Website: https://www.rowleysredbarn.com/

Toddler-Friendly: YES!!

Baby-Friendly: Yes!

Kid-Friendly: ABSOLUTELY!

Home Preschool (Ages 2.5-4) Week Nine: Letter I and Number 9

I have started to include a lot of the pictures you will need in the printable version of the lesson plan to make life easier for you! Make sure you click on the printable version and check out what I've added!

Here is the printable version: Letter I and Number 9 Lesson Plans

Links found in the lesson plans:
"I'm A Little Teapot" YouTube Video
Letter I Worksheets
Number 9 Worksheets
Gioachino Rossini's "The Barber of Seville - Overture" YouTube Video
Iguana Images
Iguana Coloring Pages
India Images

Remember that the "Facts about..." pages and other extras are not included in the blog text, but they are included in the printable version. Some of the ideas in these plans came from Brightly Beaming Resources. Each daily session of "School Time," as my son calls it will last about half an hour. Adjust the lessons for your child's age and level of education. Enjoy!

Children's Book of the Week: Zoomer by Ned Young

Zoomer
by Ned Young
Makadie's Pick (my 3 year old)

Why she loves it: She thinks it is funny and makes her laugh.

Why I love it: The illustrations are so fun and tell more about the story than just reading the words.

When Hooper, Cooper and Zoomer, three brothers who also happen to be dogs, wake up in the morning, their dad tells them to get ready for school.  The twins,  Hooper and Cooper, start with their morning routine.  Zoomer, on the other hand, declares he isn't going to school and proceeds to build a giant brontosaurus in the sandbox, launch a rocket and attempt to break a world record.  The illustrations in this book, also done by the author, are so fun to look at and my daughter loves pointing out the silly things Zoomer is doing.  My son is entertained by the pictures as well, which are bright and engaging.  There is a funny surprise ending that my daughter laughs at every time and I'm sure your kids will too.