Free New Year Preschool Printable
Start the New Year with excitement and learning using our free New Year preschool printables! These fun and educational resources are perfect for introducing preschoolers to the concept of a new year while reinforcing key skills like counting, letter recognition, and fine motor practice.
Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or caregiver, these holiday printables for kids offer an engaging way to keep little ones learning over the holiday break. With colorful, age-appropriate activities, you can help your preschooler celebrate and learn simultaneously.
Download these free printables to make your New Year celebrations meaningful, educational, and fun for your child. Explore creative ways to use these worksheets to build anticipation for the coming year while reinforcing essential early learning skills. Perfect for busy parents looking for quick, effective learning tools for their preschoolers!
Free New Year Preschool Printables
The free preschool printables in this pack focus on early math and literacy skills. From letter recognition and handwriting practice to number puzzles and color practice, these preschool printables are the perfect way to add some holiday learning fun to your lessons.
These low-prep activities are ready for you to print, prep, and go. The number puzzles should be laminated for durability. Everything else is ready to go!
What You’ll Need
- New Year’s Preschool Pack (scroll down to download)
- laminator and laminating film
- crayons, pencils, and dot markers
What’s Included
- 3-part cards
- 4-part puzzles
- B is for…, H is for…
- Beginning sounds clip cards
- Color and count
- Counting puzzles
- Counting practice
- Dot pages (use dot markers or gems)
- Handwriting practice
- Memory matching cards
- Trace the lines
- Which one is different?
Happy New Year Activities for Preschool
To make your preschooler’s New Year celebration even more exciting and enriching, here are some activities you can try:
New Year Resolution Craft: Encourage your child to think about what they want to learn or achieve in the coming year. Help them turn these resolutions into a fun craft project by creating a colorful collage or poster. This activity promotes creativity and introduces the concept of goal-setting at an early age.
New Year’s Eve Countdown: Make the New Year countdown memorable by creating your own colorful countdown clock using paper plates, markers, and a movable paper hand. This activity is a fun way to teach your child about time.
Firework Painting: Recreate the magic of New Year’s fireworks with art. Help your child make a fireworks painting using straws and splatter painting techniques. This activity is a fantastic opportunity to teach your child about colors and shapes while enhancing their fine motor skills.
To boost the learning experience, incorporate these activities into your lessons and have a delightful New Year celebration with your little ones! Happy New Year!
Songs and Rhymes for New Year
Introducing songs and rhymes related to the New Year can add a musical twist to your lesson plans. Here are a few suggestions:
“Auld Lang Syne”: This traditional song is sung at the stroke of midnight in almost every English-speaking country in the world to bring in the new year. Teaching this to your preschooler could be a fun cultural experience.
“Happy New Year” Rhyme: Create a simple and catchy rhyme that talks about the New Year. This can help children learn about the concept of a New Year playfully and memorably.
New Year’s Themed Books for Preschoolers
Reading themed picture books is another excellent way to celebrate the New Year with preschoolers. Here are a couple of recommendations:
Squirrel’s New Year’s Resolution by Pat Miller: In this story, Squirrel learns about New Year’s resolutions and how she can make one that will help her friends throughout the year.
The Night Before New Year’s by Natasha Wing: This rhyming picture book is a twist on the classic “Night Before Christmas” tale. It captures all the excitement and anticipation of New Year’s Eve.
Shante Keys and the New Year’s Peas by Gail Piernas-Davenport: Shanté Keys loves New Year’s Day! But while Grandma fixed chitlins, baked ham, greens, and cornbread, she forgot the black-eyed peas! Oh no―it’ll be bad luck without them! So Shanté sets out to borrow some from the neighbors.
Remember, these activities are not just about celebrating the New Year but also about learning and growth. Incorporate these additional resources into your lessons to make the New Year celebration more engaging and educational for your preschoolers.
FAQ
These printables are designed for children aged 3-5, making them ideal for preschoolers and pre-kindergarten learners.
Use them during group time to promote collaboration or as independent activities to support skill-building at each child’s pace.
No, these printables require basic supplies like crayons, markers, and scissors, making them simple and easy to use.
In conclusion, the New Year is not only a time of celebration but also a wonderful opportunity to incorporate learning and growth into the fun.
These free preschool printables, craft ideas, songs, rhymes, and book recommendations can add an educational twist to your New Year’s festivities.
By integrating these resources into your lessons, you’re not just ringing in a new year, but also instilling a love for learning that will last all year long.
Here’s to a year filled with exploration, discovery, and joy. Happy New Year!
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Tara is the brains behind Homeschool Preschool, where her journey from preschool and public school teacher to homeschooling mom of three fuels her passion for early childhood education. With a blend of expertise and firsthand experience, Tara’s writings offer practical tips and engaging resources to support families in creating meaningful learning adventures at home.
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