PreK – September Curriculum Overview
Welcome to September in PreK! This month is all about gratitude, exploring the changes of early fall, and building friendships. Activities are hands-on, gentle, and designed for joyful discovery at home or outdoors. Choose what fits your child and enjoy learning together!
Weekly Subjects
- Language Arts (Mon–Thu)
- Week 5: Listen to and retell “The Very Hungry Caterpillar.” Use pictures or toys to act out the story.
- Week 6: Name Gratitude—Draw or collage pictures of people and things you are thankful for; practice saying “thank you.”
- Week 7: Letter Exploration—Trace and build the letters G, T, and A with playdough, sticks, or yarn.
- Week 8: Family Stories—Share a favorite family memory and draw a picture to go with it.
- Math (Mon–Thu)
- Week 5: Counting—Count apples, leaves, or steps on a nature walk.
- Week 6: Sorting—Sort fall items (acorns, pinecones, leaves) by size, shape, or color.
- Week 7: Patterns—Make simple patterns using colored leaves or blocks (red-yellow-red-yellow, etc.).
- Week 8: Comparing—Use words like more, less, bigger, smaller to compare groups of objects.
- Science & Nature (Mon–Thu)
- Week 5: Leaf Hunt—Collect different leaves and talk about their colors, shapes, and textures.
- Week 6: Acorn & Seed Discovery—Find and examine seeds or acorns; talk about how plants grow.
- Week 7: Weather Watch—Notice and draw changes in the sky; talk about cooler mornings or windy days.
- Week 8: Animal Friends—Look for squirrels, birds, or bugs and talk about what they do in fall.
- Social-Emotional & Practical Life (Mon–Thu)
- Week 5: Thankfulness—Practice saying “please” and “thank you” in daily routines.
- Week 6: Friendship—Role play sharing, helping, and welcoming new friends.
- Week 7: Feelings—Talk about what makes you happy, proud, or thankful; use faces or drawings.
- Week 8: Helping Hands—Help sweep leaves, tidy toys, or set the table together.
- Art & Music (Mon–Thu)
- Week 5: Leaf printing with paint or crayons.
- Week 6: Make a gratitude collage with magazine cutouts or drawings.
- Week 7: Sing “The Leaves on the Trees” and play with scarves or ribbons for movement.
- Week 8: Create animal masks or hats (squirrel, bird, etc.) for pretend play.
- Movement & Outdoor Play (Mon–Thu)
- Each Week: Daily outdoor play, leaf jumping, animal walks (waddle like a duck, scamper like a squirrel), and nature walks.
Recommended Free Resources
- Storyline Online – Free video read-alouds by actors.
- PBS Kids – Educational games, shows, and activities.
- Starfall – Free early literacy and math activities.
- Cosmic Kids Yoga – Yoga and mindfulness videos for young children.
- Nature Scavenger Hunt Printables
September is a time for gratitude, gentle transitions, and noticing the beauty of fall. Choose the activities that fit your family, and celebrate each discovery together!