What can I teach in January?

What can I teach in January?

January Themes, Resources, and Lesson Plans

• Winter – Snow.
• New Year.
• Chinese New Year.
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
• 100th Day.
• Super Bowl.

What do you teach preschoolers in January?

January Preschool Themes

• Penguins. While penguins are around all year long, their association with colder temperatures makes winter a great time to explore these adorable animals with your child.
• Ice & Snow. Does your preschooler love playing in the snow?
• Winter.
• Birds.
• Circus.
• Chinese New Year.
• Hibernation.
• Police Officers.

What are fun ways to teach?

How to Have More Fun Teaching

• Discover new things together.
• Incorporate mystery into your lessons.
• Be goofy; show you care.
• Participate in projects.
• Avoid “going through the motions.”
• Flip your lessons.
• Review–but don’t repeat–material.
• Share your passions.

What can you teach in February?

What to teach in February

• February is Library Lover’s Month.
• It is also Black History / African American History Month.
• February is National Haiku writing month.
• The first day of the month is International Black Women in the Arts day.
• February 15 is No One Eats Alone Day.

What are themes for January?

January Themes Ideas

• Hibernation.
• Penguins.
• Snow, Snowmen, Ice.
• Winter Clothing.
• Five Senses.
• Arctic Animals.
• Opposites.
• Day and Night.

What should I do first week after winter break?

A preview of what to do your first week back after winter break…

1. Have students set resolutions and goals.
2. Reteach and revisit expectations.
3. Practice speaking and listening activities.
4. Dive into winter themes.
5. Plan a fun experiment.
6. Don’t be scared to dive right into engaging content.

What do you teach preschoolers in the winter?

What’s Included In The Winter Preschool Lesson Plans:

• Literacy: Sight Word Snowman Building.
• Math: Counting Spin & Cover.
• Science: Snowball Melting.
• Art: Tape Resistant Painted Snowflake.
• Social Studies: Where Does it Snow?
• Fine Motor: Fine Motor Snow Painting.
• Sensory: Fake Snow.
• Gross Motor: Acting Out the Mitten.

How do I make my lessons more interesting?

10 Ways to Keep Your Class Interesting

1. Incorporate Mystery Into Your Lessons.
2. Don’t Repeat Classroom Material.
3. Create Classroom Games.
4. Give Your Students Choices.
5. Use Technology.
6. Don’t Take Teaching so Seriously.
7. Make Your Lessons Interactive.
8. Relate Material to Your Students’ Lives.

What themes are in March?

March Themes, Resources, and Lesson Plans

• Dr. Seuss – Dr. Seuss’s Birthday is March 2nd. Read Across America Day is celebrated that day.
• Easter is in March or April.
• Spring begins on March 20-21.
• St. Patrick’s Day is March 17th.
• March is Women’s History Month.
• Caterpillars & Butterflies.
• Ladybugs.

What celebrations are in January?

31 Reasons to Celebrate in January

• 01 of 31. January 1: New Year’s Day.
• 02 of 31. January 2: Swiss Cheese Day.
• 03 of 31. January 3: Women Rock!
• 04 of 31. January 4: National Spaghetti Day.
• 05 of 31. January 5: National Bird Day.
• 06 of 31. January 6: Bean Day.
• 07 of 31. January 7: National Tempura Day.
• 08 of 31.

What is January known for?

January was named for the Roman god Janus, known as the protector of gates and doorways who symbolize beginnings and endings. Janus is depicted with two faces, one looking into the past, the other with the ability to see into the future.