Balls Preschool Thematic Unit | Movement & Math Lesson Plans

Get your preschoolers moving, exploring, and learning with this fun and engaging Balls Thematic Unit. Children will discover the properties of balls, how they move, and how they are used through hands-on activities that integrate literacy, math, science, art, and motor development.

This unit encourages active learning while building vocabulary, early math skills, and coordination through playful, ball-themed experiences.

Perfect for Pre-K classrooms, early childhood centers, and homeschool environments.

Theme Overview

Children explore the concept of balls, including their shapes, sizes, materials, and movement. Through play-based learning, students build skills across literacy, math, science, art, and motor development.

Goals

1. Understand the properties of balls (shape, size, material)

2. Develop literacy and vocabulary related to balls

3. Explore motion, force, and gravity through ball play

4. Build gross and fine motor skills using ball activities

5. Practice counting, sorting, and patterning with balls

Recommended for:

• Preschool and Pre-K classrooms

• Creative Curriculum programs

• Homeschool settings

License: Single classroom use only.