January Preschool Activity Calendar (Free Printable!)

The January preschool activity calendar is packed with easy daily ideas to keep little ones learning all month long. It’s built around monthly preschool themes like snow, mittens, Arctic animals, and hibernation, so that you can jump right into winter fun without extra prep.

Each day has a simple, skill-building activity that fits into real life – no complicated setups or long instructions. Just print the calendar, hang it up, and start where you are. Whether you’re getting back into routine or just need fresh ideas to fill the day, this free printable makes it easier. Keep reading to grab your copy and take a peek at what’s inside.

January Preschool Calendar

Below you’ll find a clear breakdown of what’s included in the January preschool activities. Each week focuses on a seasonal theme with practical, skill-based activities. You can follow the calendar as-is or adjust based on your needs.

What’s Included in the Calendar?

This calendar includes:

• Daily activity prompts for all 31 days
• Ideas that support real skill development through everyday materials
• A balanced mix of literacy, math, fine motor, science, and seasonal themes
• A print-and-use format that keeps things simple and organized

How to Use The Calendar

This calendar is meant to make your days easier, not harder. Use it as a guide, not a checklist. You can follow the prompts in order, skip around based on your child’s interests, or swap out activities as needed.

Most ideas use common materials like crayons, paper, scissors, or toys you already have. There’s no need to prep anything fancy or stick to a schedule. Just choose one activity a day and go from there. What matters most is showing up and having a plan that works in real life.

January Themes and Highlights

Each week of the calendar follows a seasonal theme that helps anchor the learning without requiring extra prep. These themes provide just enough structure to keep things organized while still allowing flexibility. Here’s what the month includes:

Week 1: Snow & Winter Weather
Build number sense with snowflake counting, explore clothing with a winter gear sort, and practice tracing with snowman pages.

Week 2: Mittens & Warmth
Focus on colors and fine motor skills with mitten matching and lacing activities. Pair with a simple story or rhyme about staying warm.

Week 3: Arctic Animals
Try an ice melt science activity, create polar animal crafts, and work on counting with penguin-themed prompts.

Week 4: Hibernation & Quiet Time
Learn about animals that rest in winter, build simple bear caves, and add calm to your routine with quiet-time activities.

Bonus Days (end of month):
Practice letter recognition with snowy alphabet games and wrap up the month with an easy indoor scavenger hunt.

Helpful Tips for a Smooth January Start

• Stick with basic supplies like crayons, scissors, glue, and paper
• Let your child’s interest and energy level guide how much you do
• Print the calendar once and keep it visible for easy reference
• Don’t worry about doing everything — one small activity still matters
• Use the calendar as a tool, not a checklist. Flexibility keeps it doable

Download the Calendar

Click below to grab your free January preschool calendar. It’s ready to print and perfect for kicking off the year with confidence, not stress.

More Winter Activities for Preschoolers

Looking for more ways to keep little ones learning this season? Try these winter-themed resources next:

• Snowman Tracing Pages
• Winter Handprint Crafts
• Hands-On Fun for Jan Brett’s The Mitten
• Winter Animals Cutting Practice
• Snowman Printable Ten Frames

This January preschool activity calendar is a simple way to keep kids learning without adding more to your plate. With one quick activity a day, you’ll build important early skills and create a steady rhythm that works at home.

Print it once, take it one day at a time, and feel good knowing you’re giving your preschooler a strong, confident start to the year.