August Lesson Plans for Preschool

As we set out on a new exciting learning journey, bring structure and excitement to your classroom with August Lesson Plans for Preschool. With the right preschool lesson planning resources, you can prepare your classroom for a smooth back-to-school transition.

August often focuses on routines, social-emotional growth, and basic skills, making it the perfect time to introduce group activities, name recognition games, and classroom expectations. Whether you’re reviewing old favorites or introducing new concepts, August provides a fresh opportunity to build strong connections and a positive classroom community. Thoughtful and intentional lesson planning will make “back to school” a super special time for you and your preschoolers!

August in the preschool classroom is all about fresh starts. Children are meeting new friends, adjusting to routines, and getting to know their teachers. That’s why a well-organized August lesson plan for preschool can make all the difference in setting the tone for the rest of the school year.

With effective thematic lesson plans, you can prepare a month full of intentional learning experiences that ease your preschoolers into the rhythm of the classroom while supporting foundational skills.

Keep in mind that many preschoolers are encountering classroom expectations for the first time. Your lesson plans should include plenty of opportunities to model and practice daily routines, such as lining up, cleaning up, and transitioning between activities. You might also include name recognition activities, songs for morning meetings, and fine motor tasks that double as early academic work.

Don’t forget to take a look at our big list of preschool theme ideas for even more amazing inspiration throughout the year!

August Preschool Lesson Plan Ideas

August is all about transitions. Whether kids are starting school for the first time or returning after a summer break, it’s the perfect time to focus on foundational skills and getting to know one another.

We are excited to share August preschool lesson plan ideas that are fun, flexible, and perfect for easing into the school year. These are built around seasonal themes, early learning skills, and classroom routines, without overwhelming your preschoolers (or you!) in those early weeks.

All About Me Preschool Lesson Plan

Our All About Me preschool lesson plan helps children explore who they are. Through name activities, self-portraits, and fun games, preschoolers build confidence and explore what makes them special. It’s a great way to ease into the school year while laying the foundation for social-emotional learning.

Back-to-School Preschool Lesson Plan

Our Back-to-School lesson plan is designed to make the start of preschool a happy and secure experience. It focuses on helping your children learn the daily routines, understand what’s happening around them, and feel connected to their classmates. They’ll get lots of chances to practice things like lining up for activities, using different materials in the classroom, and the daily routines that make the class hum along smoothly all year long.

Community Helpers Preschool Lesson Plan

Introduce your preschoolers to the amazing people who help us in our neighborhood with this Community Helpers lesson plan! Think firefighters, doctors, and our friendly mail carriers. Your young learners will have fun pretending to be these special helpers through role play. They will also love playing sorting games, making crafts, and reading books all about how these helpers make our community safe and happy.

Feelings and Emotions Preschool Lesson Plan

Our Feelings and Emotions lesson plan is all about exploring feelings in a fun way! Through stories, songs, games, and getting creative with art, preschoolers will learn to name what they’re feeling. This also helps them understand how their friends might be feeling, which is a big step in learning to get along with others and handling emotions.

Friendship Preschool Lesson Plan

Let preschoolers explore what it means to be a good friend! Our friendship preschool lesson plan helps children learn how to share their toys, take turns during games, and use kind and gentle words with each other. We’ll have lots of fun with activities where we play together, work with partners, and celebrate how beautiful friendship is!

Water Fun Preschool Lesson Plan

Time for some splashy fun! Our splash-tastic water fun lesson plan is perfect for a warm day or even just for some cool sensory play indoors. We’ll have water pouring stations where little hands can practice their skills, and we’ll even see what sinks and what floats in our very own science experiments! It’s all about exploring with water and guaranteed to be a big hit with your preschoolers!

Books About August Lesson Plans

Books are a great way to introduce preschool themes and help young children connect with what they’re learning. These titles support August topics like back-to-school, friendship, and feelings—perfect for circle time or winding down after active play.

• The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn – A sweet story about separation anxiety and reassurance on the first day of school.
• Llama Llama Misses Mama by Anna Dewdney – A relatable read for children nervous about leaving home and adjusting to school.
• The Night Before Preschool by Natasha Wing – A playful twist on the classic poem that helps ease back-to-school jitters.
• My Friend is Sad by Mo Willems – A simple and funny way to open up conversations about friendship and feelings.

Free August Preschool Lesson Plans

Looking for ready-to-go ideas? These free lesson plans are great for easing into the school year without starting from scratch. Each of these thematic lesson plans includes early learning skills, hands-on activities, and simple routines that work for classroom or home use.

• Classic children’s books lesson plan
• Colors preschool lesson plan
• Community helpers preschool lesson plan
• Family & pets lesson plan
• Five senses lesson plan
• Name theme lesson plan

August Lesson Plans for Toddlers

Don’t forget to fill up your August calendar with tons of fun activities for the little ones – we’re talking specifically about toddlers! You can find all sorts of great ideas in these fun-tastic toddler activity plans.

Toddlers learn best through movement, repetition, and sensory exploration. August is a great time to introduce light structure while still allowing plenty of space for hands-on play and routine building. Here are some sample activities:

• Name recognition games with ocean sensory bin
• Scoop the sea – water sensory play
• What’s missing? Five senses activities for toddlers

August Learning Printables

Printables make it easy to bring learning into the classroom or home without a lot of prep. These printables align with August themes and are great for centers, take-home folders, or early finishers.

• Ladybug Alphabet Matching Printables
• Pencil Domino Printables
• Emoji Emotions Printables
• Mosaic Letters Printables
• Back to School Pre-K Printables

August is a special month for preschoolers as they step into a new environment or return after summer break. Whether you’re focusing on social skills, routines, or just getting comfortable with group learning, having a solid August lesson plan for preschool makes all the difference.

It is our hope that you use our lesson plans, ideas, books, and printables to help your learners ease into the school year feeling confident and supported. Keep in mind that preparation is the key to a successful school year, filled with learning, friendships and FUN!