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Daycare Lesson Plans on “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie”

ByChristina

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Daycare Lesson Plans on “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie”, a timeless children’s book that sparks imagination, silliness, and curiosity, are simple, easy, and perfect for home daycare activities.

A woman reads to a group of young children in a library, and below, a tray of chocolate chip cookies is shown. The text reads: "Daycare Lesson Plans on 'If You Give a Mouse a Cookie'.

The circular storyline, fun illustrations, and cause-and-effect pattern make it wonderful for daycare lesson plans. Preschoolers love following the mouse’s adventures, and the book provides endless opportunities for learning through play. These lesson ideas are simple, budget-friendly, easy to set up, and perfect for toddlers and preschoolers in a home daycare, classroom, or early learning program.

This book fits beautifully into a two week themed activity plan. You can explore baking, mice, friendship, responsibility, helping others, and what happens when one action leads to another. Literacy, math, fine motor skills, art, and dramatic play can all connect back to the story.

I love to start each lesson plan with a book, and using a children’s book like “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie” is the perfect choice.

If you want a printable 2 week lesson plan on “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie” with the Oklahoma ELG’s listed and a supply list and daily schedule, check out our listing on TPT and ETSY.

Read Aloud and Story Discussion

Start your week by reading “If You Give a Mouse a