Maizy, Danny and Me - Lesson Plans for Preschoolers

Our daughter Maizy just turned three years old in June. We thought she was going to preschool this year, had a spot all reserved, and just couldn't get her potty trained. Our daughter is so stubborn and headstrong (I can't imagine where she gets that from lol), she's always done things on her own time, when she's totally ready. So, why should this next stage be any different.

Anyways, when we realized that she wasn't going to be going to preschool this year, I thought why should she miss out just because she's not potty trained? That seems ridiculous to me. As a teacher, who literally had to design and write my own curriculum since my first teaching job fifteen years ago, designing a curriculum just felt second nature to me. So, I decided I would create my own preschool program for our daughter, and while I'm at it, include our son (who's only 9 months old), but he's home with us, so he can participate with various activities with certain accommodations.

That's how Maizy, Danny and I was born. This preschool program is play based, parent / teacher led, with hands on experiences for each child. Children at this age learn through experiences, play, and getting their hands dirty. There's still plenty of structure, but basically having so much fun while learning that the kids have no idea they're actually learning.

Each lesson is divided into month segments and are available for purchase below. I incorporate something active, creative, educational and fun in each month's segment. Lessons explore learning through books, art, music, cooking / baking, exploring both indoors and outdoors, and suggestions for field trips or extension activities to further whatever the theme for the month is.

Each lesson plan will include detailed learning objectives, list of necessary supplies, and detailed directions / scripts for the lesson and activities themselves. These lessons can be used in a homeschool setting or a traditional school setting. You would just scale the activities for however many students / children you are working with.

The monthly lesson plans can be found for purchase below. I will be updating new lessons each month.

Monthly Lesson Plan Store

Date: Tuesday, October 18

Time: 8:30-9:00am CST

Cost: $8.00

Ages: 3-5 Parent Participation Required

Format: Live, Virtual Class via Zoom

Supplies Needed: A device that connects to the internet, a camera, speaker and Microphone. You will receive a private Zoom Link and Password for the meeting itself. You’ll also need a scarf or something that the students can move with, and a homemade shaker (anyone signed up will get an email with directions on how to make one to have for class)

Summary:

Join me for 30 minutes of fun fall stories, songs, poems, and activities. In this one-time pop up class, we will read the story and learn the rap “Little Red Hen.” We will explore the different animals found in the story, learn how to keep a beat, and talk about how to grow and harvest crops leading to homemade goodies. We will also talk about emotions, different facial expressions using the poem “The Five Little Pumpkins.” We’ll add some sounds using your body and a homemade instrument. Finally, we’ll listen to a section of Vivaldi’s “Autumn” from “The Four Seasons” and move to the music with scarves.

If you are interested in participating in the Fall Pop Up Music Preschool Class. Please fill out the form on the left. We need a minimum of four students in order for the class to run, the class will be capped at ten students. Once the class officially runs all participants will receive an invoice to purchase your spot in the class, sent to the email you included in the form. Once you have purchased your spot, you will receive an email with all of the information needed for the class, directions on how to make a homemade shaker, and the Zoom Link and Password.

Please note, once the class is purchased there are no refunds or make ups for missed classes.

Maizy, Danny and Me September Lesson Plans

$8.00

The theme for this month's lessons is the color yellow and the school bus. Your child will be building a bus out of felt, learning the different parts and sounds of a bus, role playing, singing "The Wheels on the Bus" the standard original version, as well as a new extended version, and baking banana pancakes. Extension activities include going on

The theme for this month's lessons is the color yellow and the school bus. Your child will be building a bus out of felt, learning the different parts and sounds of a bus, role playing, singing "The Wheels on the Bus" the standard original version, as well as a new extended version, and baking banana pancakes. Extension activities include going on a scavenger hunt and exploring other vehicles while introducing other colors.

The lesson plans all include a theme for the week, a supply list, and directions / a script for the lesson activities itself. This month does include a template to create your bus, song lyrics, M4A sound files, banana pancakes recipe, scavenger hunt checklist. You will have to purchase, find around your house or buy felt, felt board, and ingredients and kitchen tools to make the banana pancakes.