December Preschool Calender

Today my friend and I got together to plan our month for our preschool co-op.  This is the first time we've planned the month all at once.  I vote this is how we always plan because we both get input, we can see who has items to contribute, and can make the list of supplies that need purchased.

I thought I'd share our activities with you incase you have a preschooler and need some inspiration!  Here's what we came up with.  We meet twice a week so this month we will have 5 lessons.

DECEMBER- 
Music: Jingle Bells, Silent Night, Away in a Manger

4th- Theme: SNOW
Snow cycle Lantern- http://www.bloglovin.com/viewer?blog=3803221&post=2241536573
Snowman Factory- http://buggyandbuddy.com/snowman-factory-homemade-playdough/
Snowman Sequencing along with the Snowman Factory to show order of things-  http://kcrewkidsrock.blogspot.com/2012/01/snowmen-snowmen-everywhere.html
Snowman Name Craft-http://theguilletots.blogspot.com/2013/01/clever-little-snowmen.html

9th- Theme: CHRISTMAS SYMBOLS

Christmas Tree- http://www.rockabyebutterfly.com/2011/12/christmas-activities.html and http://www.readingconfetti.com/2011/12/mooseltoe.html
Wreaths-http://www.blogmemom.com/christmas-crafts-for-kids-christmas-wreath/
Bells- http://satoridesignforliving.com/2012/12/jingle-bell-ornaments/

11th- Theme: CHRISTMAS SYMBOLS CONT.
Shepard- http://flamecreativekids.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/messy-christmas-shepherd-craft.html
Candy Cane-http://www.growingajeweledrose.com/2012/12/candy-cane-activities.html
 Star-http://kleuteridee.nl/kerst/ (website isn't in English but you get the idea just by looking at it)
 Gift- not totally decided yet- maybe let them make a gift for someone? or wrap boxes for fun?

16th- Theme: CHRISTMAS STORY- now that they understand the symbolism we can dive into the story itself even more.

Read Christmas Story-

Popsicle Nativity- http://easypreschoolcraft.blogspot.jp/2012/10/nativity-popsicle-stick-christmas.html

Another Nativity Idea- http://www.icanteachmychild.com/paper-bag-manger-craft/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+ICanTeachMyChild+I+can+teach+my+child!

Angels- Coffee filter/cupcake liner angels- similar to this-
http://www.notimeforflashcards.com/2008/12/angels-we-have-heard-on-high.html

18th- CHRISTMAS PARTY
Decorate cookies
Christmas Music
Make an ornament