Kindergarten Unit Study

Here are some instructions and activity ideas for 36 weeks of Kindergarten unit study:

Recommended age: 4-5 years old

Week 1: Alphabet

• Learn the names and sounds of each letter of the alphabet.
• Practice writing the letters.
• Read books that focus on the alphabet.

Week 2: Numbers

• Learn to count from 1 to 20.
• Practice writing numbers 1-10.
• Learn basic addition and subtraction using counting.

Week 3: Colors

• Learn the names of primary and secondary colors.
• Practice identifying and sorting objects by color.
• Create art projects using different colors.

Week 4: Shapes

• Learn the names of basic shapes (circle, square, triangle, rectangle).
• Practice identifying and drawing basic shapes.
• Create art projects using basic shapes.

Week 5: Community Helpers

• Learn about different community helpers (police officers, firefighters, doctors, etc.).
• Discuss how they help our community.
• Create art projects or dress up as different community helpers.

Week 6: Transportation

• Learn about different modes of transportation (cars, buses, trains, planes, boats, etc.).
• Discuss how they help us get from one place to another.
• Create art projects or build models of different modes of transportation.

Week 7: Farm Animals

• Learn about different farm animals (cows, pigs, chickens, etc.).
• Discuss what they provide for us (milk, eggs, meat, etc.).
• Create art projects or dress up as different farm animals.

Week 8: Plants

• Learn about different types of plants (flowers, trees, vegetables, etc.).
• Discuss what they need to grow (sunlight, water, soil, etc.).
• Plant seeds and watch them grow.

Week 9: Insects

• Learn about different insects (bees, butterflies, ants, etc.).
• Discuss their different characteristics and habitats.
• Create art projects or observe insects in nature.

Week 10: Oceans

• Learn about different ocean creatures (fish, whales, dolphins, etc.).
• Discuss ocean habitats and conservation efforts.
• Create art projects or conduct experiments related to ocean science.

Week 11: Music

• Learn about different types of music (classical, jazz, rock, etc.).
• Listen to different types of music and discuss how they make us feel.
• Create art projects or dance to different types of music.

Week 12: Emotions

• Learn to identify and express different emotions (happy, sad, angry, etc.).
• Practice empathy and understanding for others’ emotions.
• Create art projects or role-play different emotions.

Week 13: Seasons

• Learn about the different seasons (spring, summer, fall, winter).
• Discuss the changes that occur in nature during each season.
• Create art projects or activities related to each season.

Week 14: Fairy Tales

• Read different fairy tales (Cinderella, Snow White, Little Red Riding Hood, etc.).
• Discuss the moral lessons and themes of the stories.
• Create art projects or act out different fairy tales.

Week 15: Space

• Learn about the planets in our solar system.
• Discuss space exploration and the history of space travel.
• Create art projects or conduct experiments related to space science.

Week 16: Food

• Learn about different types of food and where they come from.
• Discuss healthy eating habits and the importance of a balanced diet.
• Create art projects or cook different types of food together.

Week 17: Weather

• Learn about different types of weather (rain, snow, wind, etc.).
• Discuss the science behind weather patterns.
• Create art projects or conduct experiments related to weather science.

Week 18: Camping

• Learn about camping equipment and gear.
• Discuss camping safety and etiquette.
• Create art projects or plan a pretend camping trip.

Week 19: Fairy Tales

• Read different fairy tales (Hansel and Gretel, The Three Little Pigs, etc.).
• Discuss the moral lessons and themes of the stories.
• Create art projects or act out different fairy tales.

Week 20: Sports

• Learn about different types of sports (soccer, basketball, baseball, etc.).
• Practice basic motor skills and coordination needed for each sport.
• Create art projects or play simple versions of each sport.

Week 21: Occupations

• Learn about different occupations and the roles they play in society.
• Discuss the different skills and education needed for each occupation.
• Create art projects or dress up as different occupations.

Week 22: Dinosaurs

• Learn about different types of dinosaurs.
• Discuss the history and science of dinosaurs.
• Create art projects or play dinosaur-themed games.

Week 23: Holidays

• Learn about different holidays and their traditions (Christmas, Easter, Halloween, etc.).
• Discuss the meaning and significance of each holiday.
• Create art projects or plan activities related to each holiday.

Week 24: Manners

• Learn about basic manners and etiquette (saying please and thank you, table manners, etc.).
• Practice good manners in everyday situations.
• Create art projects or role-play different social situations.

Week 25: Famous People

• Learn about different famous people from history and their contributions to society.
• Discuss their accomplishments and impact on the world.
• Create art projects or dress up as different famous people.

Week 26: Inventions

• Learn about different inventions and their inventors.
• Discuss the history and impact of each invention.
• Create art projects or invent something new.

Week 27: Alphabet (Part 2)

• Learn about letters names froms M-Z.
• Discuss forming simple words and short sentences using the letters learned.
• Create a class alphabet book, where each student contributes a page with a letter, a word, and a drawing related to the letter.

Week 28: Outer Space

• Learn about different objects in outer space (comets, asteroids, black holes, etc.).
• Discuss space exploration and the history of space travel.
• Create art projects or conduct experiments related to space science.

Week 29: Marine Life

• Learn about different marine creatures (sharks, whales, dolphins, etc.).
• Discuss marine habitats and conservation efforts.
• Create art projects or conduct experiments related to marine science.

Week 30: Fairy Tales

• Read different fairy tales (Rapunzel, Beauty and the Beast, etc.).
• Discuss the moral lessons and themes of the stories.
• Create art projects or act out different fairy tales.

Week 31: Wild Animals

• Learn about different wild animals (lions, tigers, bears, etc.).
• Discuss their habitats and adaptations to their environments.
• Create art projects or visit a zoo to see wild animals.

Week 32: Food

• Learn about different types of food and where they come from.
• Discuss healthy eating habits and the importance of a balanced diet.
• Create art projects or cook different types of food together.

Week 33: Plants

• Learn about different types of plants (flowers, trees, vegetables, etc.).
• Discuss what they need to grow (sunlight, water, soil, etc.).
• Plant seeds and watch them grow.

Week 34: Fairy Tales

• Read different fairy tales (Jack and the Beanstalk, The Gingerbread Man, etc.).
• Discuss the moral lessons and themes of the stories.
• Create art projects or act out different fairy tales.

Week 35: Art

• Learn about different types of art (painting, sculpture, drawing, etc.).
• Practice basic art skills and techniques.
• Create art projects or visit a local art museum.