Chapter one. The influence of teaching vocabularies

CHAPTER THREE. TEACHING STRATEGIES
3.1 Thematical learning of words
What is thematic teaching?
Also known as thematic instruction, this method of teaching involves choosing a specific topic to teach one (or more) concept(s). The theme chosen is then demonstrated using a variety of information and resources. Thematic teaching is based on the idea that kids learn best through holistic, real-life experiences. That is what makes this form of teaching (and learning) most unique! Instead of focusing on rote learning and memorization, kids are able to make better connections with concepts explored because of daily life examples and experiences. 
How to Teach with a Thematic Approach
Now that you're familiar with thematic teaching, let's look at ways to begin using this method in your daycare, classroom, or homeschool setting. There are four basic steps to consider.
Step 1: Decide on a theme.
There are several factors to take into consideration when choosing a theme:

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  developmental needs of your students.
  
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  the time of year (seasons, holidays, etc.).
  
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  resources available (or needed).
  
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  concept difficulty.
  

These are just a few ideas to think about, but overall you'll want to choose a theme based on these primary criteria. Here are a few theme ideas based on the factors above:

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  All About Me (great for the beginning of a school year)
  
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  Farm (perfect for fall season)
  
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  Spring Cleaning (teaches life skills)
  

​The possibilities are endless when it comes to choosing a theme!
Step 2: Choose curriculum and resources.
Once you have picked out your theme, it's time to locate curriculum, resources, and materials you'll use to teach it. Thanks to the technological advancements and information-age we live in, you'll be able to find an over-abundance of curriculum and resources. If you know you'll be using a theme year-after-year consider activities that can be reused year after year, such as learning centers, and games. 

Here are Pre-K Printable Fun, you'll find over 250 resources all just a search and click away. With busy-body kids in mind, a good rule of thumb is to gather resources that will cater to their curiosity, natural exploration, and kinesthetic (hands-on) tendencies.