 September Preschool Themes & IdeasWelcome to a new school year! September marks the start of exciting new routines, fresh faces, and fun fall themes. Whether you're setting up your classroom, easing children into routines, or diving into apples and leaves, we're here to help you plan it all with ease. This month’s guide is packed with timely resources, educator-requested topics, and top-selling tools to help you save time and feel confident in your planning. Table of ContentsSeptember Preschool Themes and Ideas What Educators Like You Are Asking for this Month Top 10 Preschool Printables for September 🍂 September Preschool Themes and Ideas September is full of exciting holidays and celebrations that will get your preschoolers excited for the upcoming school year. During September, we are highlighting our All About Me, Apples, Friendship and Kindness, and Leaves and Trees themes. These themes allow preschoolers to get to know one another while sharing fun facts about themselves, but they also get to celebrate kindness month while preparing for the upcoming fall season. Plus we include some super fun activities that your preschoolers will love! All About MeAs an early educator you know that an All About Me theme is a go-to at the beginning of the year. Asking preschoolers to share about themselves is the ultimate road to building connection with your students. You can extend learning by including a family theme within this unit.
ApplesFall weather is right around the corner which means it's almost apple-picking season! An apple theme always seems to be a hit with preschoolers. The best part of an apple theme is the opportunity to touch on math, science, literacy, and even a few taste-testing activities, yum, with simple and low cost materials! Apple Stamping
Friendship and KindnessFor many little learners, preschool is the first time they are learning to make friends and about how to be a good friend, which incorporates being kind. A friendship and kindness unit is essential for laying necessary social and emotional skills that kids will learn throughout life. Early educators are fostering those skills early on by teaching preschoolers the importance of sharing, empathy, and relationship-building skills. Play is the best approach for building these important skills. Amish Friendship Bread
Leaves and TreesFalling leaves and changing colors captivate a preschooler. They are fascinated with the world around them and fall is a great time to bring nature inside with a leaves and trees theme. This theme allows preschoolers to experience seasons changing first-hand and it's even more captivating when you can use real-life examples. Fall is a great time to take your preschoolers outdoors for a leaf hunt where they can collect leaves and gather other nature items, to investigate, or use to create a collage. Sawdust Play Dough
Labor DayLabor Day is celebrated the first Monday in September and while school isn't in session, it's always beneficial to have a conversation with your young learners about jobs, and community helpers. Be sure to grab this free printable Closed for Labor Day Sign to hang in your classrooms as a reminder of no school. Grandparents' Day Give your grandparents an extra hug because Grandparents' Day is the first Sunday after Labor Day World Letter Writing DayGet your pens and pencils out, friends! September 1st is World Letter Writing Day which means it's the perfect time to celebrate the importance of learning to write. We suggest incorporating writing trays as a fun introduction to letter writing! National Read a Book DayWhat better day to read a book than National Read a Book Day on September 6th. You can find some of our favorite books to read for back to school week here! International Talk Like A Pirate DayArgh Matey, get your pirate voice ready because September 19th is National Talk Like a Pirate Day! Be sure to check out our pirate theme page for some fun new ideas all about pirates and tropical islands. ✂️ What Educators Like You Are Asking for this Month We’ve been listening! Based on community feedback and content requests, here are the top themes and content types educators are asking for in September:
⭐ Top 10 Preschool Printables for September These are some of our most-loved preschool printable resources for September! Tried, tested, and teacher-approved. Reminder! Pre-K Printables Club Members can download all of our printable products for free using their special "Member Links" found in our shop listings and inside the activity library. Not a member? 👉 Become a member here!
📆 Planning TipsVisit this post for Free Preschool Lesson Plans for September Don’t forget to download your Free Yearly Theme Pacing Calendar to stay organized all year long. It includes a month-by-month guide to help you align your planning with seasons, holidays, and preschool development goals. 👉 Download the Pacing Calendar Here » 🎉 Final NotesWe know September can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. With the right tools and ideas at your fingertips, you can start the year feeling confident and inspired. As always, our team is here to support you. Check your inbox each Saturday for more lesson ideas, featured printables, and sample weekly activity plans to guide your week. Let’s make this your best school year yet! 🌟 Last Updated August 2025
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