Welcome to Month 2 of The Home Play Curriculum! This October, we’ll spark curiosity with not-so-spooky science — fizzing potions, sink-or-float games, and color-mixing magic.
Simple prep. No stress. Just hands-on fun.
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.
📥 Grab the Printable Version
Make play easy this fall! 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 the clickable activities — or print it as a planning tool to keep your week organized.
🌾 What’s Inside This Month
A circle time video for songs and movement!
10 play-based activities that build fine-motor and language skills
A 3-day weekly routine to make play simple and predictable
A parent masterclass on sensory textures
🎓 HOW TO TEACH SCIENCE FOR TODDLERS
Feel confident before you start teaching this month with our Parent Guide Masterclass.
Circle Time with Alexa
Join me for songs, movement, and not-so-spooky fun to go along with this month’s theme.
🗓️ Weekly Activity Breakdown
Week 1
- 🔥❄️ Hot & Cold Sensory Play
- 🎃 Melted Pumpkin Oobleck
Focus: Sensory • Body Awareness • Cause & Effect
Week 2
- 🎛️ On & Off Game
- 🌲 Exploring Pinecones
Focus: Cognitive • Problem-Solving • Nature • Sensory
Week 3
- 🧽 Wash the Pumpkins
- 🕸️ Yarn Web Rescue The Spider Game
Focus: Sensory • Gross & Fine Motor • Problem-Solving
Week 4
- 🎨 Glue Practice (Sticky Art)
- ✨ Calm Down Glitter Jars
Focus: Sensory • Fine Motor • Self-Regulation • Creativity
Bonus / Anytime
- 🕷️ Itsy Bitsy Spider Interactive Song Mat
- 🎨 Painting Pumpkins
Focus: Music • Language • Creativity • Sensory
✨ 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 — ZERO TO THREE’s guide to play at 12 to 24 months points to repetition and hands-on exploration as exactly how young toddlers master new skills.
First Time Using This Curriculum?
Start here for the basics:
- 💛 How toddlers learn best
- 🎯 What to expect developmentally
- 🏡 How to set up your home for playful learning
📺 How This Curriculum Works
This short video explains:
– Why we offer just 9–10 activities each month
– How the monthly masterclasses support your teaching
– And how to fit this curriculum into your family’s unique rhythm
🔗 Keep Learning Month-to-Month
- 📅 Missed last month? See the September Curriculum →
- 🍁 November Curriculum →
🧠 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 →