Core Focus: Literacy Through Storytelling
At this age, children begin to understand that stories have characters, events, and emotions. Through storytelling, dramatic play, and creative activities, children practice listening, retelling stories, and expressing their own ideas. Learning literacy through play and story like this is exactly what NAEYC describes as the power of playful learning — building real reading and language foundations through joyful, hands-on experience.
New here? This month’s plan is one piece of our homeschool preschool curriculum guide, which shows how each month’s themes fit into a full year of learning at home.
This month, we explore storytelling using the classic Frog and Toad stories while strengthening early literacy, creativity, and problem-solving through play.
📥 Download the Printable Curriculum
Make play easy this month! Get your free guide with 10 simple activities, a weekly rhythm, and links to all the videos.
✨ Use it on your phone, tablet, or computer to access all clickable activities — or print it as a planning tool to stay organized and calm through the month.
🎓 Parent Masterclass: How to Help Your Child Fall in Love with Books
In this masterclass, we explore simple ways to help preschoolers develop a love for books before they learn to read on their own.
At this age, the goal is not to teach children to read but to help them enjoy stories, language, and imagination. Through shared reading, playful conversations about books, and story-based activities, children begin to associate books with connection, curiosity, and joy.
When children fall in love with books early, learning to read later becomes a natural and exciting step. 📚✨
🎵 STORY Time: FRog and Toad- The Lost Button
This story invites children to explore problem-solving, observation, and humor while following Frog as he searches for his lost button.
Encourage your child to observe the pictures, talk about the characters, and guess what might happen next.
You can ask simple questions like:
• What is Frog looking for?
• Where do you think the button is?
• How do Frog and Toad help each other?
✋ 10 Easy Activities to Explore This Month
These activities were designed to support your toddler’s growth in a simple way.
✨ Our Simple Play Weekly Flow
A gentle rhythm that helps you make the most of the 10 monthly activities — no strict schedule, just a simple guide to keep play easy and consistent.
➡️ Monday: Sensory Play + Outdoor Walk
➡️ Wednesday: Art or Science Exploration + Storytime
➡️ Friday: Repeat a favorite or try a bonus activity
💡 Use this rhythm to bring calm, connection, and creativity into your week — not pressure. Repeating activities is encouraged! Toddlers learn best that way.
🗓️ APRIL Weekly Activity Breakdown
💻 Click any activity below to access the instructional video, blog post, or printable.
Week 1: Storytelling Foundations
Week 2
Problem Solving in Stories
🧩 Cognitive Activity: DIY Story Puzzles
📖 Literacy Skills: I can tell you a story
Week 3
Week 4
Sensory Storytelling
Bonus Activities
- 🥚 Bonus: Shaving Cream Easter Egg Art
- 🐛 Bonus: “Dancing Worms” Science Experiment (Spring Science Magic)
🧠 New to this curriculum?
Each month gives you sensory activities, a parent masterclass, a circle-time video, and a gentle weekly rhythm — jump in anywhere.
If you’d like a quick orientation first, I made a 10-minute foundation guide on how kids learn and what to expect developmentally. 👉 Watch the foundation guide →