2025-2026 Lesson Plan Themes
January 5–9, 2026 – The Mitten (CVC words: in, ig, id)
January 12–16, 2026 – Winter Animals – Letter R
January 19–23, 2026 – Winter Activities – Letter W
January 26–30, 2026 – Five Senses – Letter J
February 2–6, 2026 – Groundhog Day / The Little Mouse, The Red Ripe Strawberry and the Big Hungry Bear – Letter E
February 9–13, 2026 – Valentine’s Day / Friendship – Letter V
February 16–20, 2026 – Presidents’ Day / Winter Olympics – Letter K
February 23–27, 2026 – Dental Health – Letter O
March 2–6, 2026 – Read Across America / Dr. Seuss – Letter U
March 9–13, 2026 – Dinosaurs (CVC words: ou, ug, ut)
March 16–20, 2026 – St. Patrick’s Day – Letter Y
March 23–27, 2026 – Construction – Letter Z
March 30–April 3, 2026 – Letter X
April 6–10, 2026 – The Very Hungry Caterpillar – Letter Q
April 13–17, 2026 – Nursery Rhymes (Putting words together)
April 20–24, 2026 – Earth Day / Recycling (Putting words together)
April 27–May 1, 2026 – Planting Gardens (Putting words together)
May 4–8, 2026 – Cinco de Mayo / Mother’s Day (Putting words into sentences)
May 11–15, 2026 – Chicka Chicka Boom Boom (Putting words into sentences)
May 18–22, 2026 – Bugs / Insects (Putting words into sentences)
May 25–29, 2026 – Life Cycles (Putting words into sentences)
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Raising Thankful Hearts: Nurturing Gratitude in Young Children
Gratitude doesn’t begin with thank-you notes or polite table manners. It begins much earlier, in the warm interactions and emotional safety we provide from the very start of a child’s life. While infants may not understand the word “gratitude,” they are constantly learning through connection, tone, and repetition. They notice how we respond to their…
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Exploring Minds Academy provides exceptional early education and childcare in a safe, nurturing environment, fostering a love of learning for children ages 1-6.
Vision Statement
Our vision is to lead in early childhood education, partnering with families to raise thoughtful, empathetic children through innovative and respectful learning experiences.