This month is all about something simple—but powerful:
👉 Focus: using books, songs, and rhymes as a way to connect, play, and learn with your child.
At this age, learning doesn’t come from sitting still or “teaching.”
It comes from:
- hearing your voice
- repeating familiar songs
- touching, exploring, and interacting
This month, you’ll learn how to take the books and rhymes you already have at home and turn them into small, meaningful learning moments—without adding extra pressure to your day. And if that ever feels too simple to “count,” ZERO TO THREE’s play guide for 12 to 24 months says otherwise: songs, repetition, and everyday interaction are precisely how toddlers build language.
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.
📥 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: Making the Most of Books at This Age
In this month’s masterclass, I’ll show you how to go beyond just reading a book from start to finish.
You’ll learn how to:
- slow down and follow your child’s interest
- turn simple books into interactive experiences
- use songs, rhymes, and repetition to support language naturally
This isn’t about doing more.
👉 It’s about using what you already have—more intentionally.
🎵 STORY Time with Alexa: Songs, Movement & Play
Come play along with one of our favorite songs: 5 Little Speckled Frogs 🐸
At this age, circle time is not about learning concepts like shapes.
It’s about:
- movement
- rhythm
- repetition
- connection
As you sing and play, your child may notice:
- colors
- differences between objects
- sounds and patterns
You can follow their curiosity—without needing to “teach” anything.
👉 Let it be playful. Let it be simple.
This month is an invitation to slow down, repeat, and enjoy the little moments.
Because at this age…
👉 connection is the learning.
✋ 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.
🗓️ MAY Weekly Activity Breakdown
💻 Click any activity below to access the instructional video, blog post, or printable.
WEEK 1 — Songs + Water Play
WEEK 2 — Animals + Interaction
WEEK 3 — Songs + Sensory Books
- Sensory Activity | Book: Old MacDonald Had a Farm | Chocolate Oobleck|
- Sensory Activity | Song: Twinkle Twinkle Little Star ⭐
WEEK 4 — Exploration + Creativity
BONUS ACTIVITIES (choose anytime)
Keep these as flexible, no-pressure options:
🧠 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 →