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The Learning Binder · Level 1 · 12–24 months

Learning together, just 5 minutes a day.

Turn everyday play into first words, early skills, and calm connection. Open to any page and start with one simple activity — no marathon prep, no pressure to keep pace.

Get the Binder — $37

Instant digital download  ·  Print at home  ·  Yours to keep forever

The Learning Binder Level 1 cover

You don’t need to do it all.

This binder is built so you can open to any section and begin with one small thing. Just five minutes a day is plenty. Repetition, connection, and play are what build attention, confidence, and early skills — not rushing through every page. A little each day is enough.

What’s inside

Everything ready, nothing to figure out

20 activities

Hands-on matching, sorting, and tracing games made for 12–24 months — designed to move at your child’s own pace.

Ready-to-play game pieces

Print, laminate, add a Velcro dot, and each section is reusable again and again — keep the pieces in a small pouch and setup stays simple.

Eight gentle focus areas

Letter sounds, primary colors, counting to 5, rhymes & songs, animal sounds, body parts, and everyday vocabulary — woven through playful moments, not drills.

A peek inside

Calm, clear pages — made for real days

What your child is practicing — the binder's focus areas
A clear guide to the skills behind each game.
How to use this binder — quick start guide
An easy quick-start so you can begin in minutes.

How it works

From download to playtime in three steps

1

Download & print

Get instant access and print the pages you want to start with.

2

Prep for reuse

Laminate and add Velcro dots if you’d like — optional, and it makes everything last.

3

Play 5 minutes a day

Open to any section and enjoy one activity together. That’s the whole routine.

See it in action

Watch the overview

A quick look at what’s inside the Level 1 binder and how a typical 5-minute activity actually runs with your 12–24 month old.

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Real life

Real binders, real little learners

The Learning Binder open to the Farm Animals page with laminated pieces
A toddler playing with the Old MacDonald activity page

From families using it

Trusted by over 1,000 families

A mom shares that her 16-month-old recognizes the activities within days
A parent says their toddler is progressing well with the binder
A parent says their toddler loves his first binder and wants a second
A parent loves the binder and is excited for the next one
A parent calls the binders the best, helpful and practical

“Everything Alexa creates is based on research. I sit with my daughter and play through the activities — I use English and Spanish to teach her both. Some days it’s hard to put the book away; she says ‘play play’ and reaches for the binder.”

Daniela P. · mom of two

Good questions

Before you start

How long does it take each day?

Most families spend 5–10 minutes. Do more if your toddler wants to — and less is completely fine on busy days.

What if my child is a little younger or older?

Level 1 is built for 12–24 months and adapts easily a few months in either direction. Each child moves at their own pace.

I’m not crafty — will this work for me?

Yes. Print, and you’re ready. Laminating and Velcro are optional extras that make pieces reusable, not requirements.

How is this different from My First School?

They’re built to work together, not instead of each other. The binder is quick, 5-minute games for academic basics — first words, colors, counting, and matching. My First School is a fuller daily plan with longer, hands-on activities that go deeper into fine motor and sensory play. Most families happily use both.

A little each day is enough.

Start turning everyday play into your toddler’s first lessons today.

Get the Binder — $37

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Alexa holding the Learning Binder

Hey there, I’m Alexa.

I’m a sensory teacher and play coach, and I help parents support their children’s early milestones through play. Featured on PBS Kids and local media, I build calm, doable learning programs for families near and far — because little ones learn best through play.