Explore a playful Snake Weekly Planner for preschoolers featuring crafts, songs, books, and hands-on activities that support early learning through play and creativity.
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Snake’s Big Mistake Weekly Planner for Snake Week
Slither into a week of playful learning with our Snake Weekly Planner, inspired by the delightful story Snake’s Big Mistake by Sarah Kurpiel. This engaging planner invites preschoolers to explore the world of snakes through hands-on activities, songs, books, and creative play—all designed to spark curiosity and build essential early learning skills.
Throughout the week, children will enjoy a variety of snake-themed experiences, from sensory bins and fine motor play to alphabet games and simple math activities. With opportunities to create slithery crafts, sing along to fun snake songs, and discover new snake books, this planner makes it easy to turn everyday learning into an exciting adventure.
Each day includes thoughtfully selected activities that support sensory exploration, language development, early math concepts, and creativity—plus a few tasty snack ideas for extra fun! Whether you’re at home or in the classroom, this Snake Weekly Planner provides a flexible and engaging way to bring the story to life while helping preschoolers learn through play.
Snake’s Big Mistake by Sarah Kurpiel
Book Overview: Snake’s Big Mistake
Snake’s Big Mistake by Sarah Kurpiel is a gentle story about friendship and honesty. When Snake takes credit for his friend Turtle’s artwork after his own project doesn’t go as planned, he soon feels guilty. The story follows Snake as he learns to tell the truth and make things right, offering a meaningful lesson about responsibility and repairing friendships.
Don’t have the book? You can listen to a Read Aloud of Snakes Big Mistake on YouTube.
Snake Songs for Preschoolers
Get ready to wiggle, hiss, and slither along with these fun snake-themed songs perfect for preschoolers! These playful videos invite children to move their bodies like snakes while building early learning skills like listening, rhythm, and even letter recognition. From catchy alphabet tunes to silly storytelling songs, each one encourages kids to join in with actions, sounds, and imagination.
Together, these snake songs create an engaging way for preschoolers to learn, laugh, and move as they explore the world of snakes.
Sally the Snake | Susie & Phil
Hey Sneaky Snake | Hooray Kids Songs & Nursery Rhymes
Little Snake Song | YelloRobo
Amazing Snakes | Virtual Field Trip
Snake Themed Weekly Planner Ideas
Snake Weekly Planner for Preschoolers and Toddlers
Slither into a week of playful learning with our Snake Weekly Planner, inspired by Snake’s Big Mistake by Sarah Kurpiel, where preschoolers explore the world of snakes through hands-on activities, songs, books, and creative play designed to spark curiosity and build essential early learning skills; throughout the week, children will enjoy a variety of snake-themed experiences—from sensory bins and fine motor play to alphabet games and simple math activities,
A super simple and fun activity using play dough and rocks: Making Play Dough Snakes!
For a little more fun you can make these Pipe Cleaner Snakes with Beads.
This Snake Alphabet Game turns early literacy practice into a playful, hands-on activity kids will love. With simple materials and easy rules, it’s perfect for learning through play at home or in the classroom.
Create this fun S is for Snake craft too!
Here’s a fun making ten math activity! Let’s build SNAKES that are made out of numbers that add up to 10
You can also make Pattern Snakes!
Bake Snake Breadsticks for this week's themed snack. Serve these slithery friends with soup or dipping sauces for a memorable snake week!
For a little extra fun you can make this Cheese Stick and Tomato Snake too.
For a little STEM fun with snack time, Experiment with this Spinning Snake STEM activity.
Create a colorful and engaging Rainbow Snake Craft with your toddler using simple materials like paper, glue, and cotton balls.
You can also create this Paper Chain Snake or this Fun Pattern Snake Rocks Craft.
Snake Books for Preschoolers
Slither into storytime with a collection of engaging snake-themed books perfect for preschoolers! These stories introduce young readers to the fascinating world of snakes through playful storytelling, colorful illustrations, and age-appropriate facts. Children will explore everything from silly adventures and imaginative tales to gentle lessons about friendship, growth, and understanding others.
Along the way, they’ll also discover simple nonfiction concepts—like how snakes move, where they live, and what makes them unique—helping to build curiosity about the natural world. Whether you’re looking to spark giggles, encourage empathy, or support early science learning, these snake books offer a fun and meaningful addition to your weekly activities.
- Verdi by Janell Cannon
- The Day Jimmy’s Boa Ate the Wash by Trinka Hakes Noble
- Hide and Snake by Keith Baker
- Snakes Have No Legs by Kelly Tills
- The Snake Who Came to Stay by Julia Donaldson
- Little Snake by Linda Blackmoor
- You Are a Garter Snake! by Laurie Ann Thompson
- Snakes for Kids by Michael G. Starkey
- Snakes by Gail Gibbons
- The Greedy Python by Richard Buckley
- Snakes Are Hunters by Patricia Lauber
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We hope this Snake Weekly Planner inspires a week full of curiosity, creativity, and hands-on learning for your preschooler. By combining stories, songs, crafts, and playful activities, you’re creating meaningful opportunities for children to explore new ideas while building important early skills.
Use the planner in a way that works best for your family or classroom—pick and choose activities, follow your child’s interests, and most importantly, have fun learning together.
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