Core Focus: Pre-Scissor Skills
At this stage, children are no longer just experiencing. They’re beginning to intentionally try, repeat actions with purpose, use more language, and test their growing independence. ZERO TO THREE describes this 24-to-36-month window as a time when toddlers practice the same actions over and over through play — which is exactly how the fine motor skills below take root.
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 focuses on:
- Fine motor development
- Early problem-solving
- Language expansion
- Self-expression through art and play
Inside this month’s masterclass and activities, you’ll notice more opportunities for your child to:
- Try again
- Sort, squeeze, transfer, and compare
- Name what they see, feel, and do
- Build confidence through real, hands-on experiences
February is not about mastering skills.
It’s about offering meaningful invitations that strengthen coordination, communication, and curiosity through play.
📥 Download the February 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: Mastering Scissor Skills
Scissor skills don’t begin with scissors. At age two, children build cutting readiness through squeezing, pinching, scooping, and transferring during everyday play.
In this masterclass, you’ll learn how fine motor strength, coordination, and confidence develop naturally long before formal cutting is introduced, and how to support these skills through simple, low-pressure activities that prepare your child without rushing or frustration.
🎵 Circle Time with Alexa: Valentine’s Story Time
Today’s circle time is all about connection, love, and noticing the world with gentle hearts and open ears. We’ll use a simple Valentine’s Day story and song to slow down, share smiles, and colors, and special moments together. Keep it cozy and short, inviting your child to listen, respond, and enjoy the rhythm of the language alongside you.
Let the cuddles and voices be the heart of this moment.
✋ 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.
🗓️ February Weekly Activity Breakdown
💻 Click any activity below to access the instructional video, blog post, or printable.
Week 1
- Can You Sort It? Teaching Colors To Toddlers Through Play
- Can You Find It? Teaching Colors To Toddlers Through Play
- Can You Say It? Teaching Colors To Toddlers Through Play
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
BONUS
🧠 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 →