S.T.E.A.M. Preschool Lesson Plans for Reggio and Montessori Inspired Classrooms: May Themes

By Robin Norgren

Preschool Daily Lesson Plans
A Month-Long, Hands-On Curriculum for Ages 3-6
This Preschool Curriculum Bundle provides fully written, daily lesson plans designed for educators and caregivers who want a developmentally appropriate, hands-on learning experience-without worksheets.
Blending Montessori-inspired practice, Reggio Emilia principles, and S.T.E.A.M. exploration, this curriculum supports children through cooking, creating, experimenting, building, and thinking-while honoring curiosity, independence, and real-world learning.
These lesson plans are designed to be followed as written or adapted to fit your unique classroom or home environment.

A Thoughtful, Integrated Approach to Early Learning
Rather than isolated activities, this curriculum offers a cohesive daily rhythm that supports the whole child.
S.T.E.A.M. Exploration
Children engage in hands-on science, technology, engineering, art, and math experiences that encourage problem-solving, experimentation, and creative thinking-without screens or worksheets.
Reggio Emilia-Inspired Learning
Projects and investigations are rooted in children's natural curiosity, with opportunities for sensory exploration, outdoor learning, documentation, and reflection.
Montessori-Inspired Structure
Lessons emphasize independence, purposeful work, practical life skills, and respect for each child's developmental stage-while remaining flexible and accessible for real-world classrooms.

What's Included in This Monthly Curriculum
Each month includes 4 weeks of full-day lesson plans, thoughtfully planned to support consistency, depth, and engagement.
You will find: Daily lesson plans for a full preschool dayIntegrated art, science, cooking, and project-based learningHands-on experiences designed to replace worksheetsOpportunities for observation, documentation, and child-led exploration

Monthly Breakdown
Each month includes:
-17 art lessons
-11 S.T.E.M. projects
-7 Recipes
-16 Science Experiments

Designed For
✔ Preschool and early childhood educators
✔ Home childcare and preschool programs
✔ Homeschool families seeking structure without rigidity
✔ Teachers who value hands-on, play-based, and inquiry-driven learning

No Worksheets. No Busywork.
This curriculum is designed to support meaningful learning through experience, creativity, and connection-while providing the adult with clear structure and confidence.

MAY themes:
Plants
Australia
Compost
Gardens
Trees

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0CR6Z2X6F
• ISBN13: 9798867297626
• Release Date: November 2023
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"