May preschool themes can be a fun way to end your school year. Maybe you could poll your preschoolers to find out what curriculum themes they may want to study. As you plan your May learning experiences for preschoolers, check out this list of ideas to build fun explorations for boys and girls.
May Preschool Themes
DINOSAURS
Dinosaurs are always a popular topic for some preschoolers. Talk about prehistoric times, explore dig sites, or enjoy a variety of dinosaur adventures in May.
Best Dinosaur Songs for Preschool Kids
Dinosaur Literacy Activities
Dinosaur Math Activities
Dinosaur Books for Preschoolers
Dinosaur Fizzy Egg Experiment
DIY Dinosaur Bones
Dinosaur Roll and Move Game
Dinosaur Play Dough Exploration
Dinosaur Dig Dramatic Play
Dinosaur Sensory Bin
MOTHER’S DAY and FATHER’S DAY
With Mother’s Day in May and Father’s Day in June, a focus on parents or families seems like a natural fit for May. Use these ideas as a beginning point for a mothers and fathers theme.
I Love You Paintings
Mothers Book Writing Activity
Decorative Magnet Gift
Thumbprint Keepsake
Bookmark Gift
Photo Frames
Key Chain/Bag Tag
V.I.P. Tea: A Mother’s Day Alternative
Donuts with Dudes Party
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CONSTRUCTION
Warmer days mean more time outside. Exploring a construction theme provides opportunities for indoor and outdoor learning. Think about what concepts you could build with preschoolers in a construction theme.
Books About Construction Vehicles
Construction Trucks Sensory Bin
Construction Site Alphabet Dig
Construction Fine Motor Activity
STEM Exploration with Cardboard Tubes
Workshop Dramatic Play
Building Bridges Engineering
Measurement Activities
Books for the Blocks Center
May Curriculum Themes for Preschool
ZOO
Preschoolers love to explore animals. A zoo theme focuses on many different kinds of wild animals. As the weather warms, you could also plan a field trip to a zoo to see the animals up close! Use these ideas to get started with zoo or animal exploration.
Zoo Math Activities
Zoo Literacy Activities
Zoo Fine Motor Activity
Build a Zoo
Zoo Animals Roll and Move Game
Books About Zoo
Books About Zookeepers and Veterinarians
Tiger Play Dough
Zoo Book Activity: Matching Eyes
Penguin Counting Game
Counting on Bear Paws
GRADUATION
May often is the end of the school year for preschool. You may want to explore different activities to celebrate the end of school and the growth of your children, whether you call it graduation or something else.
Preschool Memory Book
Editable Memory Book Pages
Field Day Ideas
Keepsake Shirt Ideas
We Had a Beary Good Year
End of Year Beach Bucket Gifts
Forget-Me-Not Seed Packets
How to Make an Easy Picture Slideshow
Good-bye Classroom
Planning a graduation or end-of-year celebration shouldn’t mean a lot of additional work. The Graduation Kit has all the forms and resources you need to plan the event you want.
OCEAN
As we move into summer, many preschoolers begin to think about swimming or the beach. Explore the ocean and beach in May to prepare for these fun summer days. If your preschool has a summer program, this theme can be a good transition from May to June.
Ocean Songs for Preschool Kids
Ocean Theme Literacy Activities
Ocean Theme Math Activities
Ocean Theme Fine Motor Play
Octopus Science Exploration
Ocean Play Dough Surprise Game
Ocean Sensory Bin
Cardboard Tube Fish Painting
Ocean Theme Snack: Sea Turtles
Ocean Theme Counting Activity
Alphabet Shells Sensory Bin
Beach Ball Game
Ocean Picture Books
CAMPING
Camping is a fun spring and summer activity. A camping theme offers opportunities for meaningful science explorations as well as cooperative activities.
Campfire Process Art
Camping Books for Preschoolers
Forest Theme Sensory Bin
S’mores Trail Mix Picture Recipe
Camping Scene Process Art Activity
Pretend S’mores
Pretend Campfire for Dramatic Play
Camping Pretend Play
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