Make Way for Ducklings Pre-K/K Lesson Plans & Printables

Bring the classic Make Way for Ducklings to life with this Preschool & Kindergarten Lesson Plan Pack!

Includes a full week of literacy, counting, science, and pond life activities—plus maps, duck facts, and fun crafts for homeschool or classroom.

Explore ducks, pond life, and a beloved classic story with this Make Way for Ducklings Preschool & Kindergarten Lesson Plan Pack!

Inspired by Robert McCloskey’s timeless picture book, this one-week unit combines early literacy with hands-on science, geography, and math activities. Perfect for spring themes, animal studies, or story-based learning in homeschool or classroom settings.

This print-and-go pack includes a complete one-week lesson plan, supply list, book list, and detailed activity instructions—plus all the worksheets and printables you need to make learning engaging and fun.

What’s Inside:

• Supply list & supply planning page
• Curated Make Way for Ducklings book list
• Detailed step-by-step instructions
• One-week visual planning calendar
• Letter D do-a-dot & tracing pages
• Letter Q do-a-dot & tracing pages
• ABC flashcards
• Duck counting mats
• U.S. map with Boston, MA highlighted
• Duck fact page
• Duck notebooking page
• Simple homemade duck feed recipe
• Five Little Ducks nursery rhyme printable

Skills Covered:
✔ Letter recognition (D and Q)
✔ Counting & number sense
✔ Animal science (ducks & pond habitats)
✔ Story sequencing & retelling
✔ Fine motor skills
✔ U.S. geography (Boston, Massachusetts)
✔ Creative expression

Whether you’re a preschool teacher, homeschool parent, or kindergarten educator, this Make Way for Ducklings lesson plan makes it easy to combine literacy, science, and fun in one unforgettable week of learning.

Please note this is a digital download and refunds cannot be issued. Nothing will be shipped to you. All books seen in photos must be purchased separately. 

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