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Montessori Toddler and Preschool Learning Theme Ideas

The transition from Montessori toddler activities to preschool learning can be a challenge.

Every child develops at a different pace.

Learning themes can often help guide work and learning, especially if they are based on interests your child has.

I find choosing themes for learning helps guide my process as an educator so much.

Montessori Toddler and Preschool Learning Theme Ideas

Sunshine is turning four this year school year, but is not quite ready for all of the Montessori preschool curriculum due to developmental delays and emotional struggles related to trauma she experienced prior to her adoption.

At the same time, she desperately wants to do learning activities like her older siblings.

I'm following her lead in this area, but making sure activities are developmentally appropriate for her.

Each month will have a theme.

Shelf work will be switched out when Sunshine is ready.

I plan to follow her lead.

Each week may have a different theme, but if she's not ready for new activities yet, I won't switch them out.

Too many activities overwhelm Sunshine at one time, so she will only have one small set of shelves dedicated to her work.

Here are our plans and activities for Sunshine!

Montessori Toddler and Preschool Learning Theme Ideas


July: Space


Moon Activities for Tots & Preschoolers with Free Printables


  • Week 1:  The Moon
  • Week 2:  Stars
  • Week 3:  Astronauts
  • Week 4:  Tinkerbell  (Peter Pan themed Birthday week)

August: Pets


Dog Activities for Tots and Preschoolers with Free Printables



September: The Animal Kingdom


Sea Turtle Activities for Tots & Preschoolers with Free Printables




October: Colors


Montessori-inspired Yellow Activities for Tots and Preschoolers



November: My Body


My Body Activities for Tots and Preschoolers with Free Printables


  • Week 1:  My Body
  • Week 2:  I Can Move
  • Week 3:  The 5 Senses
  • Week 4:  I Can Eat Healthy

December: Christmas


Bell Activities for Tots and Preschoolers




January: Winter


Figure Skating Activities and Free Printables



February: Valentine's Day


Montessori-inspired Pink Activities for Tots and Preschoolers with Free Printables



March: Vehicles


Montessori-inspired Boat Activities for Tots and Preschoolers with Free Printables


  • Week 1:  Boats
  • Week 2:  Trains
  • Week 3:  Cars
  • Week 4:  Airplanes
  • Week 5:  Easter

April: Animals Around the World


Animals of Africa Activities for Tots and Preschoolers with Free Printables



May: Introduction to Botany


Montessori-inspired Tree Activities for Tots & Preschoolers with Free Printables



June: The Ocean


Montessori-inspired Shark Activities for Tots and Preschoolers with Free Printables



If you'd like to see all of our Montessori toddler and preschool activities, be sure to click the link below.

Toddler and Preschool Activities and Free Printables


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1 comment:

  1. Thanks for sharing the post. I am a regular reader of your post and I must say the schedule described here must be implemented in all preschools and education centers.

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