April Lesson Plans for Preschool
April showers bring May flowers, and with them, a whole lot of learning fun for your preschoolers! April lesson plans for preschool are packed with opportunities to explore the wonders of spring, celebrate holidays, and enjoy some incredible outdoor learning fun!
We are excited to share activities that will make your April lesson plans bloom. From planting seeds to special Easter crafts, we’ve got something for every little learner. Join us as we explore the wonderful world of Spring, through the eyes of preschoolers!
This spring, our preschoolers will be busy bees! We’ve got a fantastic lineup of themes, from nature exploration to festive celebrations. From learning about the life cycle of a butterfly to celebrating Earth Day, your preschoolers will be amazed by the wonders of the season.
Through hands-on activities, stories, and songs, we can foster a love of learning and a deeper understanding of the world around us this April!
Monthly themes are a fantastic way to structure your preschool curriculum and keep your little learners engaged. For more theme ideas, visit our ultimate monthly preschool themes list.
Be sure to check out our bundle of fantastic Learn at Home Lesson Plans. With 46+ weekly themes, these lessons are guaranteed to make learning fun for your busy little bees, all year long!
April Lesson Plan Ideas for Preschool
Don’t let the April showers dampen your spirits! This month is brimming with learning opportunities for your young learners. With themes centered around nature, growth, and celebration, April offers a unique chance to explore the world around us.
Here are some exciting April lesson plan ideas to inspire you and your preschoolers:
Rain Preschool Lesson Plan
Explore the wonders of rain with this engaging preschool lesson plan! Children will learn about the water cycle, weather patterns, and the impact of rain on our environment. Through hands-on activities, stories, and songs, your preschoolers will develop a deeper understanding of this natural phenomenon.
Bees Preschool Lesson Plan
Let’s buzz into learning! Our bee-themed preschool lesson plans are perfect for preschoolers. From reading books to exploring the life cycle of a bee, there’s something for everyone.
Colors Preschool Lesson Plan
Ignite your child’s curiosity about colors with these free, fun color lesson plans. From learning color names, matching colors and sorting, these activities are perfect for young learners.
Earth Day Preschool Lesson Plan
This Earth Day, let’s teach our preschoolers to be good stewards of our planet. These 16 free Earth Day preschool lesson plans offer fun and educational activities to promote environmental awareness. You and your preschoolers will love celebrating our planet and learning about how to take good care of it!
Seeds Preschool Lesson Plan
A seeds lesson plan is perfect for Springtime learning! Through hands-on activities and sensory exploration, children will learn about the roles of seeds and the importance of plants in our ecosystem. Of course, a fun and important activity during this theme is to plant seeds and watch them grow!
Easter Preschool Lesson Plan
Celebrate the joy of Easter with a fun-filled lesson plan for your preschoolers. This lesson plan includes activities that explore the religious and cultural significance of Easter, as well as egg-cellent hands-on projects that celebrate Springtime fun!
Spring Preschool Lesson Plan
Spring preschool lesson plans offer a wonderful way to explore the natural world and engage in hands-on learning experiences. From Spring flowers to enchanting nature walks and lessons all about Springtime weather, your preschoolers will be excited to celebrate all things Spring!
Books About April Lesson Plans
Books are powerful tools that can help young children learn about the world around them. Spring-themed books will help ignite excitement in your preschoolers about this beautiful and fascinating season.
Here are some book suggestions to complement your April themes:
- The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
- The Tiny Seed by Eric Carle
- The Lorax by Dr. Seuss
- The Biggest Easter Egg in the World by Marina Alexe
- Five Little Ducks by Natalie Marshall
Free April Preschool Lesson Plans
Looking for some quick and easy lesson plan ideas for April? Check out these free, downloadable resources to get you started:
- Bugs and Butterflies Preschool Lesson Plan
- All About Me Preschool Lesson Plan
- Flowers Preschool Lesson Plan
- Garden Preschool Lesson Plan
April Lesson Plans for Toddlers: Fun for the Little Ones!
Even our littlest learners can enjoy the wonders of spring! Here are some simple and fun activities for toddlers to explore during the month of April:
These activities are designed to be simple, engaging, and developmentally appropriate for toddlers. Remember to always supervise young children during activities and adapt them to your toddler’s individual needs and interests.
April Learning Printables
Printable worksheets and activities are a fantastic way to reinforce learning and provide additional practice for your preschoolers. These resources can be used in the classroom or at home to supplement your April lesson plans.
Incorporate these engaging and educational activities into your April lesson plans to create a memorable learning experience for your preschoolers.
Remember to tailor the activities to the specific needs and interests of your students, and most importantly, have fun! Foster a love of learning and a sense of wonder to inspire the next generation of curious minds.
I’m Sarah, an educator turned stay-at-home-mama of five! I’m the owner and creator of Stay At Home Educator, a website about intentional teaching and purposeful learning in the early childhood years. I’ve taught a range of levels, from preschool to college and a little bit of everything in between. Right now my focus is teaching my children and running a preschool from my home. Credentials include: Bachelors in Art, Masters in Curriculum and Instruction.