Welcome to Month 1 of The Home Play Curriculum!
This month is all about fall rhythms, feelings, and connection.
Your toddler will explore sensory play, pretend play, and music to build coordination, early language, and emotional understanding — all through simple, joyful moments at home.
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.
🎓 Parent Masterclass: Morning Baskets 101
Start your days with calm and intention.
In this month’s masterclass, you’ll learn how to create a simple Morning Basket — a sensory-rich routine that fosters connection, builds focus, and gently prepares your toddler for play and learning.
📥 Download the Printable September Curriculum
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.
🎵 Circle Time With Alexa
Celebrate fall with a cozy pumpkin-themed storytime for toddlers! 🎃📚 In this read-aloud, we enjoy It’s Pumpkin Day, Mouse! — A sweet and simple book perfect for helping little ones build language skills, recognize emotions, and celebrate the fun of the fall season.
✋ 10 Easy Activities to Explore This Month
These activities were designed to support your toddler’s growth in a simple, seasonal way. No pressure to do them all — pick the ones that bring the most joy to your week. This kind of simple, hands-on play is exactly how one-year-olds learn best — ZERO TO THREE describes young toddlers learning through their senses, their growing bodies, and lots of joyful repetition.
✨ 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.
🗓️ September Weekly Activity Breakdown
💻 Click any activity below to access the instructional video, blog post or printable.
Week 1
- 🚶 Nature Walk Bracelet – Collect and stick nature treasures to create your own bracelet.
- 🎨 Apple Stamping Art – Use real apples to explore textures and color mixing.
Week 2
- 🍁 Fall Leaves Sensory Bin – Scoop, pour, and crunch through a colorful leaf bin.
- 🍝 Messy Play with Red Pasta– Practice fine-motor skills while squishing and mixing.
Week 3
- 📖 DIY “Facebook” Language Busy Book – Learn names and faces while flipping through family photos.
- 🍎 Sticky Apples for Fine Motor— Strengthen little fingers with this hands-on matching game.
Week 4
- 🎶 “I Am Special” Song – Sing about self-confidence and identity.
- 🖼️ Who’s That? Photo Game – Play a simple recognition game with familiar faces.
Bonus/Anytime
- 🧺 Basket of Sounds– Shake and match mystery sounds using containers or instruments.
- 🎨 Fall Colors Matching Game – Practice color sorting and observation.