If you want an ever-changing flow of projects and ideas centered around popular and seasonal subjects, subscribe to a magazine devoted to preschoolers or preschool teachers. The "Mailbox" has been around for decades and includes ideas and activities that can be implemented in the preschool classroom. Other magazines include "Big BackYard Magazine," full of stories, riddles and games; and "Highlights High Five" magazine with reasoning activities, skill builders and stories.
Stimulate preschoolers' curiosity with curriculum that is focused on questions posed to the children. In Marjorie Nelsen's book "Peak With Books," she explains and provides specific ways to use children's literature in conversation. The book includes strategies to incorporate other subjects such as art, music, writing, drama and math once children's curiosity is high. Pose questions to preschoolers and encourage them to express their thoughts in order to better gauge what to do work on next.
Introduce home-based learning with Dr. Ruth Beechik's preschool curriculum, Language and Thinking for Young Children. The author explains how to turn ordinary events into learning experiences in this preschool curriculum. Another home-school program begins with Before Five in a Row, which includes 24 mini-units; a list of recommended books; and a large number of activities for the kitchen, store, bath time and other typical places preschoolers frequent. This series continues on through the sixth grade.
Preschool curriculum can be as simple as picture books gathered according to a particular theme. Read several picture books throughout the course of the unit study to achieve the goal of fully exploring a subject. The different authors' viewpoints, illustrations and humor often found in picture books will engage a student. Add simple craft activities or games when appropriate.