Creative January Theme Ideas for Preschool
Returning from winter break can be daunting, especially when it comes to planning January theme ideas for preschool. You don’t want to waste precious time scouring the internet, hoping to find activities that are both engaging and educational. You need activities that are versatile, hands-on, and ready-to-go!
That’s where this fun collection of January themes comes in. We’ve done the hard work for you! Get ready to fill your calendar with these cool activities to make your planning a breeze during those blustery winter days!
From icy explorations to cozy indoor fun, these activities will keep your preschoolers entertained and learning all month long.
January is a fantastic time to ignite young minds with exciting preschool themes. While winter themes are a popular choice, especially in colder climates, there are plenty of other engaging options, too!
From exploring winter wonders to discovering arctic animals, there are many themes that will keep learning fun during those frigid January days.
Effective lesson plans help ensure that your preschoolers get all that they need throughout the year. If you would like a ready-to-go curriculum to help you start the year off right, be sure to check out my complete Literacy and Mathematics Preschool Curriculum. It will be a huge time-saver for you from January all the way to December!
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Ideas for January Preschool Themes
January, the first month of the year, is a time of transition and renewal. As we say goodbye to the holiday season and embrace a fresh start, it’s the perfect time to include some new, exciting themes in our preschool classrooms.
Here are some of our favorite January preschool themes:
Arctic Animals Preschool Theme
Learn about the fascinating creatures that call the Arctic home, such as polar bears, penguins, and seals. Discover their unique adaptations to the icy landscape, from thick fur coats to layers of blubber.
Through engaging stories, hands-on activities, and sensory play, your preschoolers will develop an appreciation for these remarkable animals and how they survive in harsh conditions.
Arctic Animals Preschool Lesson Plans
This engaging Arctic animals lesson plan introduces your kiddos to fascinating Arctic animals. Your preschoolers will get to learn about the unique adaptations of polar bears, penguins, seals, and more. They will learn about their habitats, diets, and how they survive in the harsh Arctic climate.
Arctic Animals Preschool Activities
Ice and Snow Preschool Theme
Whether you live in a snowy climate or not, you can bring the wonders of winter into your classroom with an Ice and Snow Preschool Theme. Your preschoolers can create icy masterpieces, explore sensory bins filled with snow-like materials, read exciting stories about winter, and more!
Ice and Snow Preschool Lesson Plan
If the weather outside is frightful (or even if it’s not!) your preschoolers will love learning about wintry weather with our Ice and Snow lesson plan. These hands-on activities will transform your classroom or home into a winter wonderland of learning!
Ice and Snow Preschool Activities
- Winter Sensory Bin for Preschool
- Marshmallow Snowballs Winter Counting Activity
- 6 Snowy Winter Activities for Preschoolers
- Melted Snowman Sensory Activity
Hibernation Preschool Theme
Children and adults alike are typically fascinated with hibernation. I mean, after the busy holiday season, don’t you wish you could cuddle up to a long winter’s nap? With a hibernation theme, your preschoolers get to explore why animals sleep through the winter, the changes they undergo during this period, and the unique adaptations that help them survive.
Hibernation Preschool Lesson Plan
Make winter learning cozy with our free Hibernation Lesson Plan. This lesson plan offers activities to teach preschoolers about animal hibernation and winter survival strategies. Don’t worry….your kiddos will be wide awake during these fun activities!
Hibernation Preschool Activities
Check out these fun-filled hibernation activities that are sure to make even your sleepiest winter days fun:
- Literacy Hibernation Activities for Preschoolers
- Math Hibernation Activities for Preschoolers
- Hibernation Centers and Activities
- Hibernating Bear Craft for Kids
- Alphabet Hibernation Matching Activity
Penguins Preschool Theme
Embark on a cool adventure to the icy lands of Antarctica with this Penguin Preschool Theme! These adorable flightless birds are full of fun facts and exciting activities. From learning about their unique adaptations to creating penguin crafts and sensory play, your little ones will be waddling their way to learning and fun!
Penguins Preschool Lesson Plans
Looking for penguin-packed preschool activities? Our free penguins lesson plans offer a variety of engaging activities, from reading exciting books to creating penguin-inspired art and exploring science concepts. Let’s dive into a world of penguin fun!
Penguins Preschool Activities
Get ready to explore the icy and exciting penguins theme with these cool preschool activities:
Space January Preschool Theme
Kick off the new year with an out-of-this-world learning experience! Our space-themed preschool theme is the perfect way to spark your little astronauts’ curiosity about the cosmos. From the moon to Mars and beyond, your preschoolers will get to blast off to some fantastic learning fun!
Space Preschool Lesson Plan
Does your classroom have a future space explorer? Our free Space Preschool Lesson Plan offers a universe of fun and learning opportunities for all of your little astronauts. They will get to explore space through hands-on math, literacy and science activities that are out of this world!
Space Preschool Theme Activities
Prepare to launch into a universe of fun and learning with these space-themed preschool activities:
- Space Counting Games
- Outer Space Play Dough Activity
- Space Picture Cards Activity
- Outer Space Songs for Kids
- Preschool Outer Space Books
Winter Fun January Preschool Theme
Embrace the winter season with fun and learning! This Winter Fun Preschool theme is packed with activities like building snowmen, crafting ice sculptures, exploring winter traditions, and celebrating holidays. Let’s make this winter a memorable one!
Winter Fun Preschool Lesson Plan
Make winter learning exciting and educational with our winter fun lesson plans! As part of our extensive Learn At Home Preschool Lesson Plans collection, these weekly plans offer over 50 ready-to-use, printable activities to simplify your preschool teaching.
Winter Fun Preschool Activities
Here are some of our favorite, frosty, fun-filled winter activities:
January Preschool Theme Printables
To further enrich your January preschool themes and provide additional learning opportunities, consider incorporating printable worksheets, activity sheets, and coloring pages. By customizing these printables to align with your specific themes, you can cater to individual learning styles and reinforce key concepts.
Check out these January Preschool Theme Printables:
- Hibernation printable books and activities
- Snowman activities and printables
- Adorable penguin printables and activities
- Awesome winter printables
By implementing creative January preschool theme ideas, you are offering opportunities for exploration, creativity, and skill development to your preschoolers. And don’t forget the most important part- you are making learning FUN!
Remember, when the weather outside is frightful, your indoor classroom can still be absolutely delightful! By incorporating exciting themes into your January lesson plans, you’ll help make learning fun and set the stage for a year full of growth and discovery.
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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.