May Lesson Plans for Preschool
If you’re seeking inspiration for your May lesson plans for preschool, you have come to the right place! We understand the challenges of creating engaging activities that align with the changing seasons and special occasions. That’s why we are excited to provide you with ideas and resources to inspire your May preschool activities.
With the hustle and bustle of Mother’s Day, the allure of spring blooms, and the curiosity sparked by budding life, May preschool lesson plans are just naturally bursting with fun and excitement!
Let’s explore how you can make the most of May, celebrating a month of learning and fun.
May is a delightful time to bring the beauty of spring into your preschool classroom. With its blooming flowers, buzzing bees, and its clear position as a precursor to summer, this month offers a wealth of great learning opportunities.
To help you navigate this busy month, we’ve curated a collection of traditional and non-traditional preschool themes and activities.
Also, be sure to check out our Learn at Home Lesson Plans Bundle. From fine motor skills and sensory play to literacy and hands-on math activities, there are tons of ideas that will keep your little learners engaged and excited. Many of the themes lend themselves well to the summer months, too, so they are an excellent resource as you head into the summer season!
May Lesson Plan Ideas
Planning your lessons is not an easy task. That’s why we’ve put together a handy pack of May Preschool Lesson Plans to make your life easier.
Read on to find a bunch of fun activities that’ll keep your little ones engaged and learning. From special Mother’s Day projects to exploring the wonders of flowers and buzzing bees, there’s something for everyone!
Ocean Preschool Lesson Plan
Let your little ones explore our ocean wonders! These lesson plans offer engaging activities like sensory bins, art projects, and games, all designed to inspire a love and appreciation for marine life and its eco-system.
Mother’s Day Preschool Lesson Plan
This Mother’s Day, help your little ones show their love with heartwarming DIY gifts like handprint art. But remember, it’s not just about the presents; it’s about cherishing the special bond between moms and their little ones. Find inspiring Mother’s Day lessons here!
Birds Preschool Lesson Plan
This bird-themed lesson plan offers a nest full of educational and fun activities. From crafting bird feeders to exploring bird behaviors, your little ones will have a wing-ding of a time while learning about our feathered friends.
Flowers Preschool Lesson Plan
Spring has sprung! Our free flower preschool lesson plans are blooming with fun, educational activities. From flower-themed crafts and stories to hands-on science experiments, these lessons will help your preschoolers sprout with knowledge.
Bees Preschool Lesson Plan
Sparks your preschoolers’ curiosity with a buzzing bee theme! Our Bees lesson plan offers over 16 interactive activities, including captivating books, colorful art projects, and exciting lessons about the bee life cycle. The best part? Your preschoolers will get a better understanding of the importance of these sometimes misunderstood creatures.
Summer Preschool Lesson Plan
Get ready for a summer full of fun and learning! Our free summer preschool lesson plans are packed with engaging activities and lesson plans to keep your toddlers and preschoolers busy and learning all summer long. From beach days to backyard adventures, let’s make this summer unforgettable!
Ice Cream Preschool Lesson Plan
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Your preschoolers will be screaming with JOY when you share an ice cream theme with them this summer. Bonus if you share ACTUAL ice cream with them, too!
This preschool lesson plan offers a variety of ice cream-themed activities, from reading and writing to art and math, making learning oh so sweet and enjoyable.
Books for May Lesson Plans
Books are so powerful and important in the early childhood years. By incorporating books into your lesson plans, you enhance your teaching, share new ideas and concepts in story form, and simply share the joy of reading with your little learners.
Here are some book recommendations for your May lesson plans:
- The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
- And Then Comes Summer by Tom Brenner and Jaime Kim
- Should I Share My Ice Cream? – An Elephant and Peggie Book by Mo Willems
- Dont Touch That Flower! by Alice Hemming and Nicola Slater
Free May Preschool Lesson Plans
Looking for free, ready-to-use lesson plans? Check out our free May-themed preschool lessons for a variety of themed activities, from spring flowers to buzzing bees. These plans often include printable worksheets, crafts, and games to keep your preschoolers engaged and learning all month long.
Here are some of our other fantastic free lesson plans that you can use in May or anytime of the year:
- Classic Children’s Books Lesson Plan
- All About Me Preschool Lesson Plan
- Colors Preschool Lesson Plan
- Robots-Theme Lesson Plans
May Lesson Plans for Toddlers
Even the youngest learners can enjoy the wonders of spring. Here are some toddler-friendly activities to encourage exploration through hands-on learning and play.
- Sensory Play: Young kids love water play, which is why this scooping and pouring water table is such a big hit with toddlers and preschoolers, alike!
- Outdoor Exploration: Go on nature walks to observe birds, insects, and plants.
- Flower collages: Create simple collages. It’s fun and easy for toddlers to collect flowers outdoors and then glue them on paper to make their own special collage!
- Music and Movement: Sing songs about spring and dance to the rhythm of the season.
- Teaching colors for toddlers: This activity comes with free printables to teach about colors in multiple ways. This is full of hands-on fun and great matching activities!
May Learning Printables
Printables can be a valuable tool to reinforce learning concepts and make learning more engaging. By incorporating printables into your lesson plans, you can provide your preschoolers with hands-on activities that complement your teaching.
Consider using these FREE printables to supplement your May lesson plans:
- Pre-Writing Summer Cards Printables
- Summer Number Recognition Worksheets
- 20 Spring Letter Printables
- May-themed Coloring Printables
May is a month brimming with possibilities for learning fun! By incorporating May lesson plans and activities into your curriculum, you can create a vibrant learning environment as you wrap up the school year.
This is the time of year to celebrate all the great learning and growth that your preschoolers have made all year long. Acknowledge all the hard work of your kiddos and continue to keep learning fun and exciting as you head into summer.
Let’s continue to inspire young minds and make the most of this beautiful month!
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.
