Welcome to your September Curriculum for Age 3! This month is all about building rhythm and routine through sensory-rich literacy play. We’ll use apple-themed invitations to strengthen fine motor skills, early literacy awareness, and independence. This playful path to early literacy is exactly what NAEYC’s look at the power of playful learning recommends for preschoolers: real skills, built through joyful, hands-on experiences.
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 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.
🎓 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.
🎵 September Storytime: Amelia Bedelia’s First Apple Pie
Read-Aloud: Amelia Bedelia’s First Apple Pie, this fun fall story — and get inspired for this week’s sensory and cooking activities!
✋ 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.
✨ 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.
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Bonus Activities
🧠 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 →