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🎉January Fun: Homeschool Preschool Themes 🎊

🧸💫Kickstart the New Year with our amazing Homeschool Preschool Teaching Themes for January!🗓️From at-home preschool ideas to art projects, activities, sensory play, and so much more, we've curated the ultimate lesson plan for your little learners.
DIY Snow Paint, Sensory Snow, Sensory Bins for Winter, Habitats, Hibernation, Handwriting Practice Plans and Ideas.

Hi there, I’m Kandice, a former Educator, and Preschool Homeschool Mom, sharing a quick easy list of January Preschool Themes. January is a wonderful time to explore new themes and concepts with preschoolers and toddlers. When #MySweetandSticky were little January was always a rough month because the Holiday adrenaline is still wearing off, and of course, it’s cold. Fortunately for us, we have Wyatt’s Birthday in January, so there is a bit of an exciting break for us.

Check out All of Wyatt’s Birthday Parties.

Outside of the birthday excitement, and inside the house, we focus on the fun themes January has to offer, like SNOW! You can pick smaller themes to focus on while learning at home, but I leaned into art and getting our hands into textures. Here are some engaging themes and ideas for what to teach during this month:

January Preschool Themes

Winter Wonderland
- Explore the beauty of winter with activities related to snow, ice, and cold weather.
Arctic Animals
- Learn about animals that thrive in cold climates, such as polar bears, penguins, and seals.
New Beginnings
- Discuss the concept of a new year and encourage setting simple goals or resolutions.
Hibernation
- Teach about animals that hibernate during winter, such as bears and hedgehogs.
Weather Watch
- Observe and discuss different types of winter weather, including snow, sleet, and frost.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Introduce the ideas of equality, kindness, and celebrating diversity.
Transportation
- Learn about different types of transportation and how they are used in winter conditions.

Things to Teach in January

Language Arts

Winter Vocabulary: Introduce words like “snowflake,” “mittens,” “freeze,” and “sled.”
Storytime: Read winter-themed books and discuss the stories and characters.
Handwriting: Using flashcards to write in “snow” sugar or salt on a tray like above.

Math

Counting Snowflakes: Use cotton balls or paper snowflakes to practice counting.
Shape Sorting: Identify and sort shapes found in winter items, like the roundness of a snowball.

Science

Melting Experiments: Explore what happens when ice melts and discuss the water cycle.
Animal Habits: Learn about how animals adapt to cold weather.
Sensory Snow: Use a small box of Baking Soda and cheap conditioner from Dollar Tree to make soft, squishy snow! Just pour in the conditioner until you get the texture you like. It’s not taste-safe, but it smells great! Use all your favorite play-doh tools!

Art

Snowflake Crafts: Create snowflakes using paper, scissors, and glitter.
- BONUS: Watercolor Coffee Filter Snowflakes! How to Make Coffee Filter Snowflakes
Winter Scenes: Paint or draw winter landscapes.
- BONUS: Make this $2 Snow Paint- How to make Snow Paint | $2 DIY Recipe

Social Studies

Celebrations Around the World: Learn about how different cultures celebrate the New Year.
Community Helpers: Discuss the role of people who help keep us safe during winter, like snowplow drivers and meteorologists.

Physical Education

Indoor Ice Skating: Practice balance and coordination with an indoor “skating” activity.
Winter Obstacle Course: Set up a course that mimics winter activities like skiing or sledding.

Music

Winter Songs: Sing songs about winter, such as “Frosty the Snowman” or “Let It Snow.”
Instrument Exploration: Create sounds that mimic winter weather, like the crunch of snow or the howl of the wind.

Sensory Play

WINTER Sensory Bins are a great way to get little fingers moving! I have one in my Etsy Shop, Cotton N’ Kandi. Sensory Bin | WINTER | Montessori Baby Toys, Montessori Materials, Waldorf Toys

30 More Things to do with Kids in January

I have a whole other Blog Post that covers more activities, maybe even a few fieldtrips, that your pre-schoolers and toddlers will LOVE! Check that out here: 30 Things to do with Kids in January

By incorporating these themes and activities into your homeschool preschool curriculum for January, you can create a fun and educational environment that keeps children engaged and excited to learn.

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This post is one of many Homeschool Preschool Lessons with #MySweetandSticky {Cash & Wyatt}. As a former educator, I wanted to give them their best start before heading into public schools. (Which we LOVE!) On occasion, and throughout the summer, we continue our At-Home Learning. Join us for every Sweet & Sticky moment.