Early childhood educators and homeschool parents
Planning a weekly thematic unit for a preschool or kindergarten class
Use cases
About
The Circle Plan mind map template offers a structured weekly overview for educators and homeschoolers, covering 4 core areas: Sound of the Week, Cultural, Science, and Emotional/Social. With 22 nodes across a single sheet, it integrates phonics (e.g., 'Ee' with 'BOB Book' and 'Show n Sound examples'), astronomy ('Solar System' with 'Inner Rocky Planets'), career exploration, and social-emotional learning via 'Scribble Books' and 'Color Box 3'. This Circle Plan template helps visualize connections between diverse themes, making it an effective planning tool for early childhood or elementary classrooms.
Terms and ConditionsWhen to use this template
Elementary teachers and curriculum coordinators
Integrating phonics, science, and social-emotional learning into a single weekly schedule
Classroom teachers and teaching assistants
Organizing a multi-subject circle time or morning meeting agenda
How to use this template
Step 1
Open and Review Core Branches
Open the .xmind file to explore the four pre-structured branches covering Sound of the Week, Cultural, Science, and Emotional/Social topics.
Step 2
Customize Nodes and Weekly Topics
Replace the placeholder text and adjust sub-nodes to fit your specific curriculum, such as updating phonics examples or scientific classifications.
Step 3
Save and Export Your Plan
Save your finalized weekly overview and export it as an image or PDF to share with students or colleagues.
Frequently asked questions
The template includes 4 main branches: Sound of the Week, Cultural, Science, and Emotional/Social. Each branch contains specific topics like 'Ee' phonics, 'Solar System', 'Careers', and 'Scribble Books' with feelings activities.
Open the .xmind file in Xmind, then customize each branch with your weekly activities. For example, update 'Sound of the Week' with the letter you're teaching, and add specific books or examples under 'BOB Book' or 'Show n Sound examples'.
Yes, the template is fully editable in Xmind (desktop, web, or mobile). You can modify nodes, add new topics, and export the mind map as an image or PDF for printing.
The template is ideal for early childhood and elementary educators (ages 3-8), covering phonics, basic science, cultural topics like the solar system, and social-emotional learning through 'Scribble Books' and 'Color Box 3'.
Absolutely. The 'Scribble Books' node includes 'Feelings/ Emotions Chapter' and 'Color Theory / Dot Stuffies'—you can expand these with specific activities, books, or art projects that fit your students' needs.
Got an inspiring template?
Share your mind map templates with creators around the world and start earning from your work.
Free template