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For my in home daycare peeps

Little Bees Learning Hive Weekly Schedule

Theme: “Planting Our Seeds” 🌱

Monday plans #lemon8challenge#preschool #childcarehacks

Morning Routine

7:30 AM – 8:00 AM | Arrival & Free Play

• Greet children, settle in, and explore morning activities

8:00 AM – 8:15 AM | Morning Circle Time

• Good morning song

• Calendar (Day, Month, Weather)

• Introduce theme: “How Do Seeds Grow?”

8:15 AM – 8:30 AM | Cosmic Littles Yoga 🧘‍♀️

• Yoga Pose Focus: Tree Pose & Seed Pose

Learning & STEAM Time

8:30 AM – 9:15 AM | Made for Pre-K Lesson 🌿

• Topic: “What Does a Seed Need?”

• Hands-on Activity: Observing different types of seeds

9:15 AM – 10:00 AM | STEAM Activity: Planting a Seed in a Cup 🌱

• Each child plants a seed in a cup

• Talk about what seeds need to grow (water, sunlight, soil)

• Read: The Tiny Seed by Eric Carle

10:00 AM – 10:15 AM | Snack Time

Creative & Active Play

10:15 AM – 10:45 AM | Outdoor Play (Weather Permitting)

• Nature Walk: Collect leaves and twigs to decorate our seed cups

10:45 AM – 11:15 AM | Music & Movement 🎶

• Sing: “I’m a Little Seed”

• Dance to The Green Grass Grows All Around

Midday Routine

11:15 AM – 12:00 PM | Craft Time 🎨

• Project: Decorating plant markers for their seed cups

12:00 PM – 12:30 PM | Lunch

12:30 PM – 2:30 PM | Nap/Rest Time 😴

Afternoon Activities

2:30 PM – 2:45 PM | Wake Up & Stretch

2:45 PM – 3:15 PM | Story Time 📖

• Read: Jack’s Garden by Henry Cole

3:15 PM – 3:45 PM | Indoor Play / Learning Centers

3:45 PM – 4:15 PM | Afternoon Craft ✂️

• Make a seed sprouting journal to track their plant’s growth

4:15 PM – 4:30 PM | Snack

4:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Closing Circle Time 🌅

• Review what we learned

• Sing “Goodbye Song”

5:00 PM – 5:30 PM | Free Play & Pick-Up C

2025/3/10 Edited to

... Read moreIncorporating hands-on activities like planting seeds can enhance children's understanding of nature and science. Engaging them in observing different seed types and discussing their needs for growth fosters curiosity and learning. Additionally, integrating movement and music activity helps in developing motor skills while making learning fun. This holistic approach encourages both cognitive and physical activity in young learners, making sessions at home more dynamic. Furthermore, maintaining a routine that consists of creative arts like crafting plant markers assists in fine motor skills development and creativity enhancement. Exploring nature through walks not only instills appreciation for the environment but also stimulates sensory experiences. Incorporating stories such as 'Jack’s Garden’ enriches literacy and sparks imagination, making education in home daycare settings meaningful and enjoyable. Not to mention, proper planning boosts engagement, ensuring children look forward to their day of learning.