Homeschool Preschool Weekly Lesson Plans

Creating Simple & Meaningful Weekly Preschool Lesson Plans with Sonlight

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Planning homeschool preschool can feel like a big task—especially when you’re trying to balance faith, fun, and foundational learning. But the good news? It doesn’t have to be overwhelming!

With a thoughtful weekly lesson plan and a gentle, literature-rich curriculum like Sonlight Preschool, you can create a warm, engaging, and Christ-centered learning rhythm your little one will love.

Why Use Weekly Lesson Plans for Preschool?

Preschoolers thrive on structure and routine, but they also need flexibility for play, creativity, and wonder.

A weekly plan gives you just enough structure to stay consistent while still allowing space for natural learning moments—like cuddly read-alouds, nature walks, or unplanned deep conversations about God’s creation.

How We Use Sonlight for Our Preschool Plans

One of the reasons I love using Sonlight’s Preschool Curriculum is that it focuses on living books—beautiful, classic stories that spark imagination and build vocabulary.

Each week, I create a simple plan that weaves Sonlight’s booklist together with:

• Bible memory and devotions

• Gentle pre-academic skills (like early literacy and math)

• Faith-based activities

• Hands-on play and creativity

Let me show you what a typical week looks like for us!

Sample Weekly Preschool Lesson Plan

Theme: God Made the World
(Feel free to adjust themes based on your child’s interest or Bible focus!)

📅 Monday

• Read-Aloud: The Berenstain Bears’ Big Book of Science and Nature (Sonlight)

• Bible Time: Genesis 1:1 + sing He’s Got the Whole World

• Art: Watercolor Creation scene

• Pre-Writing: Trace lines and shapes

📅 Tuesday

• Read-Aloud: A Treasury of Mother Goose Rhymes

• Memory Verse: Psalm 19:1

• Sorting Game: Objects by color or shape

• Practical Life: Help prep snack and tidy up

📅 Wednesday

• Read-Aloud: Goodnight Moon

• Literacy Focus: Letter “G” (G is for God)

• Sensory Play: Playdough Creation shapes

• Devotional: Talk about animals God made

📅 Thursday

• Read-Aloud: Richard Scarry’s Best Storybook Ever

• Phonics Fun: Alphabet scavenger hunt

• Nature Walk: Collect and sort leaves

• Music: Bible songs and movement

📅 Friday

• Read-Aloud: Put Me in the Zoo

• Creative Art: Dot painting with alphabet stamps

• Bible Story Review: Creation story with felt pieces

• Family Fun: Backyard picnic + thankfulness prayer

Tips for Making It Work

• 💡 Don’t try to do it all – Some days we read just one book, and that’s okay.

• 🕊️ Let the Holy Spirit lead – Make space for curiosity and questions.

• 🧺 Keep it simple – Some of our best moments happen in the in-between.

Want to DIY Your Preschool Weekly Lesson Plan? 

I have a post on how to do just that – right here!

Either Way, You’ve Got This 💛

Preschool at home can be a sweet, sacred season. Whether you follow Sonlight to a T or just use it as inspiration, know that your gentle presence and Christ-centered love are what matter most.