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Pre-K Quick Projects : The Airplane is in the Hangar

A plane inside of an AMA hangar

During this engaging lesson, students explore airplane hangars through a captivating read-aloud book, interactive discussions, and a fun activity. They sing a delightful song and retrieve pictures of various aircraft from a creatively decorated cardboard box. The lesson wraps up with a concise summary and a gentle reminder that airplanes rest peacefully in their hangars.

Pre-K Quick Projects: Let’s Fly a Kite!

a person flying a kite in a field

In this engaging activity, students will dive into the world of kite flying. They’ll start by reading a captivating book about kites, sharing their own kite-flying experiences, and then get hands-on by creating and flying their very own kites using a sled kite template. Throughout the activity, they’ll explore important learning standards and concepts, including observation, counting, shapes, and motor skills.🪁

Pre-K Counting Aircraft: Skyward Adventures

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In this engaging activity, students explore counting by examining pictures of aircraft and tallying their numbers to prevent airport runways from becoming overcrowded. Additionally, they engage in discussions about their favorite things to count and gain insights into the significance of counting.

Pre-K Quick Projects - Conga Line Flight

a group of planes flying together

In this engaging lesson, students explore the fundamental movements of an airplane—pitch, yaw, and roll—through a read-aloud and interactive discussion. They then participate in a lively conga line activity, simulating these movements while pretending to be airplanes. The lesson wraps up with a thoughtful summary, encouraging students to consider the aircraft components responsible for these motions and to continue enjoying their imaginative airplane play.

Pre-K Projects with Flying Plant: Fluttering Flora

planes dropping seeds from the sky

In this engaging activity, young students will explore the fascinating world of flying seeds. The adventure begins with a captivating book about seeds, where they’ll discover the secrets of these airborne wonders. Next, students will dive into discussions, exploring various seed examples and their unique flying mechanisms. Armed with newfound knowledge, they’ll create their own paper whirly-birds, mimicking the flight patterns of maple seeds. As they launch their mini helicopters, students will draw parallels between these whirly-birds and real-life helicopters. The overarching goal is to deepen their understanding of seed dispersal in nature and inspire them to observe seeds taking flight in their everyday surroundings.🌱

A Pre-K Quick Project: Exploring Wind with a Mobile

Wind blowing objects through the sky

This article explores a dynamic lesson plan designed to teach young children about the fascinating world of wind. Through hands-on exploration and investigation, students engage with wind-related concepts. The activities include reading a book, facilitating discussions about wind properties, and creating a mobile that responds to the wind’s movement. By participating in these activities, children gain a deeper understanding of wind dynamics and learn how to be weather-aware.📚💨

 
 

Pre-K Projects with the Buzz of Aircraft Sounds: Takeoff to Takeaway

a woman standing next to a plane

In this engaging activity, students will embark on an aural adventure, exploring the diverse sounds of aircraft. They will listen to a variety of sound clips and match them with the correct images, enhancing their auditory discrimination skills. Additionally, they’ll get creative by producing their own airplane sounds, fostering a sense of teamwork and imagination. Through this experience, students will appreciate the significance of attentive listening as a key to unlocking the symphony of sounds that surround us in our daily lives.