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April Preschool Themes and Ideas

3/15/2024

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April Preschool Themes & Ideas

April is a month full of fun and exciting themes for preschoolers to learn and explore. From springtime and Easter to Earth Day and National Poetry Month, there are plenty of opportunities for children to engage in hands-on activities that promote creativity, imagination, and learning. Let's dive into some of the most popular preschool themes in April and discover how they can inspire young minds

Spring

April is the perfect time to celebrate spring with your preschoolers. You can teach them about different types of flowers, plants, and bugs that come out during this season. You can also incorporate activities like planting seeds, going on nature walks, and creating spring-themed artwork.

Birds 

One of the first signs of spring is hearing the birds chirp! April is a great time to observe and learn about birds. Your preschoolers will love learning about all the different types of birds and being able to identify them. From backyard bird watching to making your own bird seed writing tray, this theme is packed with tons of fun.
After you have read books and done a few activities to help your preschoolers identify types of birds, make a bird feeder. This is an activity that your preschoolers won't need much help with, making it great for building independence! Once complete they will LOVE hanging these outside your classroom or home to see the birds eat the seed. 
April Themes and Preschool Activities
Make these bird feeders!

Earth Day and Recycling 

Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22nd. This is a day where we celebrate, honor, and participate in activities that encourage people to take care of Earth. This is a great day to get outdoors with your preschoolers. You can do activities like recycling projects, creating art with natural materials, and talking about ways to reduce waste Don't forget to grab thisfreebie to celebrate this important holiday! Extend the celebration and learning with a whole theme aboutEarth Day and Recycling!
Watching recycling in action is a fantastic experience! Recycling and garbage trucks are always a hit among our little learners, imagine their reactions when they get to see them at work! Take a trip to a local plant or set up your own recycling center in the classroom. Get families involved by asking them to bring in recyclables to add to the dramatic play invitation and for learning activities.
April Themes and Preschool Activities
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Easter

Many families celebrate Easter in April, so it's a popular preschool theme. You can do activities like making Easter baskets, doing egg hunts. Some fun activities include: create a plastic egg filled sensory bin to see if the eggs sink or float or microwaving a peep to see what happens! Our Easter theme is filled with a collection of engaging activities!
An Easter theme allows for another opportunity to paint with non-traditional items, like stamping with plastic Easter eggs!
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National Pet Day 

​April 11th is National Pet Day, and while pet owners celebrate their animals every day, it is a day to give them some extra love! This holiday is a great time to read about the different animals you can have as pets and an opportunity for your preschoolers to bring in a picture of their own furry, or not-so furry, friends! 
Whether you have a dog, cat, bunny, or fish....pets are part of the family and they deserve to be celebrated. A pet theme allows students to learn all about all kinds of different pets and about what pets their peers have. 
When learning about pets, don't forget to talk about veterinarians! Arrange a field trip to your local veterinarian or set up a pretend play pet clinic in your space.
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Purchase our Pet Clinic Dramatic Play Set
Celebrate pets by making your owndog treats! While not all students have dogs, this is a great activity to practice measurement and following directions. Treats can be sent home with those that have dogs or donated to an animal shelter.

April Themes and Preschool Activities
Make your own dog biscuits

Pond Animals 

A pond theme is always a classroom favorite and perfect to celebrate in the spring. We finally see more animals, bugs, and our favorite pond friends. Jump into this theme with super engaging and hands-on activities!

National Frog Month

Speaking of our pond friends, April is National Frog Month! Spend this month teaching your preschoolers about these cute creatures, and don't forget to have them practicing their best ribbit ribbit. We have an entire packet dedicated to frog science, and let me tell you...there is a lot to learn!
Add some hands on sensory fun into your week with this frog egg sensory bin! It will be a big hit with your students!
April Themes and Preschool Activities
Frog Egg Sensory Bin

Farm Animals

Spring is also a popular time to teach preschoolers about farm animals. You can do activities like learning about different types of animals, making animal sounds, and doing art projects featuring farm animals.

Weather

April is known for its unpredictable weather, so it's a great time to teach preschoolers about different types of weather. You can do activities like making weather charts, talking about safety during storms, and doing art projects featuring rainbows or clouds.

Insects

Spring is a time when many insects come out of hiding, so it's a great opportunity to teach preschoolers about different types of bugs. You can do activities like going on a bug hunt, creating bug-themed art projects, and learning about the life cycle of insects.

Gardening

April is a great time to start a garden, so it's a popular preschool theme. You can do activities like planting seeds, learning about different types of plants, and doing art projects featuring flowers or vegetables.

Community Helpers

April is a good time to teach preschoolers about community helpers. You can do activities like learning about police officers, firefighters, and doctors, and doing art projects featuring these professions.

Dinosaurs

Dinosaurs are always a popular preschool theme, and April is no exception. You can do activities like learning about different types of dinosaurs, doing dinosaur-themed art projects, and creating a dinosaur exhibit in your classroom.

Space

April is also a great time to teach preschoolers about space. You can do activities like learning about the planets, doing art projects featuring stars and galaxies, and talking about astronauts and space travel.

Month of Military Child

April is designated to honor the many sacrifices made by military families all over the world. This month places a special honor of those children whose parents served or are serving in the military. This is an excellent time to talk with your preschoolers about military families. If you're looking for activities to celebrate this holiday, definitely check out this free Military tracing activity from our our military pack. 

Month of the Young Child

Last but certainly not least, April is designated as Month of the Young Child!
This is a great time to reach out to the professional early childhood organizations in your community to volunteer and find resources to share with your clients.
Also be on the lookout for activities happening in the community to celebrate this occasion.

Need more ideas for Spring?

Download a free copy of my Spring Planning Guide!

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