Toddler curriculum · My First School · Ages 1–4
A toddler curriculum that fits your week.
Is this too easy for her? Too hard? Should we be doing more by now? You can stop wondering. Every level is written for one age, from your child’s first birthday through Pre-K, so the activity you open today is already the right one. Ten minutes, on the days that work for you.
$388 separately $247 one time · about $5 a month over four years
The Complete CollectionLevels 1–4 · ages 1–4Sound familiar?
You love being home with them. You just wish you knew if you were doing enough.
- Hundreds of saved Reels and Pinterest pins, and you still stand in the kitchen at 9am wondering what to do today.
- The activity that took 30 minutes to set up held their attention for four.
- Other kids their age seem to be “doing letters,” and you’re not sure if you’re behind.
- You’ve bought a curriculum before. It looked beautiful. It never got opened.
Here’s what 15+ years of teaching little ones has taught me: the problem isn’t you, and it isn’t a lack of ideas. You have too many ideas and no plan. Random activities stay random. Planned play builds on itself.
You don’t need to recreate preschool at home. You need to know what to focus on next.
How it works
The whole system fits on one page a day.
1Start at your child’s age
Open the level that matches their age right now — 1, 2, 3 or 4. Each one is sequenced month by month for exactly that stage.
2Open today’s page
Every activity tells you the materials (mostly things you already have), a ten-minute setup, and exactly what to say.
3Play for 10–15 minutes
That’s it. Do one a day or two, play on weekdays or weekends, repeat a favorite. The plan moves at your pace, with no guilt and no catching up.
The weekly rhythm
One skill a day. Monday through Friday.
The plan is laid out Monday to Friday (use it on whatever days work for you). Every week rotates through the skills your child needs at their age, so nothing gets missed and nothing gets boring. A new theme every month keeps it fresh for both of you.
Each level rotates through six skill areas chosen for that age — by Level 3 that’s literacy, math, fine motor, art & sensory, pretend play and more.
What changes for you
It’s not just a plan for them. It’s peace of mind for you.
You always know what’s next
No more 9am scramble. The decision is made before your coffee is.
Every day feels new
Monthly themes and six rotating skill areas mean you’re never stuck repeating the same three activities.
You see that you’re enough
Milestone guidance based on the CDC’s checklists shows you what your child is building — and that you’re the one building it.
Fifteen minutes of real connection
Not screen time, not a battle. Floor time where you’re both laughing, every single day.
You watch them grow
Skills spiral: the same idea comes back a little harder each month, so you see progress with your own eyes.
You give them a strong start
Activities practice Florida’s early learning standards for each age — the foundation they carry into kindergarten.
What’s inside The Complete Collection
Four years. Four levels. One plan that grows with them.
48 themed units and 960 activities in total. Each level comes as a Parent Guide (the plan and every activity) plus a printable Workbook (every card and page your child uses).
Level 1 · First year of toddlerhood
Sensory foundations, first words, early movement and outdoor discovery.
Level 2 · The big-feelings year
Deeper sensory play, first letters, pretend play and “I do it myself.
Level 3 · The preschool year
Early literacy, number sense, music and movement, growing independence.
Level 4 · The Pre-K year
Confident letters and numbers, early reading and writing, kindergarten readiness.
Take a look inside
See how it works before you buy.
I walk you through a level month by month and show you what a 10-minute play day really looks like.
Not ready yet? Start with my free toddler curriculum for your child’s age →
From the moms already inside
“Finally, something I actually use.”
Finally, something that doesn’t make me feel like I’m doing motherhood wrong. The activities are simple, my toddler actually engages with them, and I’m not buying $200 in supplies.
Shay, Texas
I’d been saving activity ideas for months and using none of them. This is the first thing I’ve actually opened on a Tuesday morning and actually used. Worth every dollar.
Bailee, Oregon
As a speech-language pathologist and mom of two, this is the curriculum I recommend to every parent in my practice. It’s research-based without being clinical. Rare combination.
Jess, SLP and mom of 2
Straight from my inbox
Real messages from moms teaching at home with my curriculum.
Hola, I’m Alexa
I’ve spent 15+ years teaching little ones through play.
I started as Education Director at the Boys & Girls Club, where I watched 56 struggling kids raise their grades using play-based methods instead of drills. Since then I’ve trained in Montessori, Reggio and Waldorf approaches, taught classes here in South Florida, and been featured on PBS Kids South Florida.
I’m also a mom who teaches at home. I built My First School because I knew what every parent in my classes needed: not more ideas, but a calm, clear plan they could actually follow on a tired Tuesday.
— Alexa
Everything you get
The Complete Collection
- Level 1 · 12–24 months · Parent Guide + Workbook$97
- Level 2 · 24–36 months · Parent Guide + Workbook$97
- Level 3 · 3 years · Parent Guide + Workbook$97
- Level 4 · Pre-K · Parent Guide + Workbook$97
- Collection bonus: The Play Guide Library (When Play Flops, No-Prep Play, The Sensory Cookbook)Included
- Collection bonus: Go Play! independent-play video courseIncluded
- Lifetime access — download anytime, no expiryIncluded
Yes, I want The Complete Collection →
Instant digital download · print at home or use on a tablet · no subscription, no app
Only need one year right now? Each level is $97 (the bonuses come with The Complete Collection only): Level 1 · Level 2 · Level 3 · Level 4
The honest comparison
One level for each age. No guessing.
Most toddler curricula cover a range like “ages 2–5” and leave you to figure out whether each activity is too easy or too hard for your child. My First School doesn’t. Every level is written for one age, so every activity in it is already the right one. You don’t have to judge, adapt or skip anything. You just open the page.
| Saved ideas | One-off printables | My First School | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written for your child’s exact age | No | Broad age ranges | One level per age |
| You decide if it’s too easy or too hard | Every time | Every time | Never, it’s already matched |
| Skills build on each other | No | No | Spiral, all year |
| Tells you what to say | No | Rarely | Every activity |
| Covers ages 1 through Pre-K | No | No | Yes, 4 levels |
| Daily decision-making | All on you | All on you | Done for you |
Questions, answered
Before you begin.
My child is 18 months (or 2½). Where do I start?
Start with the level that matches their age today and jump to the month closest to it. Level 1 covers 12–24 months, Level 2 covers 24–36 months, Level 3 is age 3 and Level 4 is Pre-K. The other levels are waiting for you when they’re ready.
Why buy all four if my child is only one?
Because you’ll need the next level sooner than you think, and the Collection saves you $141 compared to buying them one at a time. It’s also yours forever, so a younger sibling can start at Level 1 later.
Do I have to do it every day?
No. The plan is laid out Monday to Friday so you always know what’s next, but you set the pace. Some families do one activity a day, some do two, some play three days a week or catch up on weekends. Skip a day and there’s nothing to catch up on. Just open the next page when you’re ready.
What materials do I need?
Mostly things you already have at home: cups, spoons, paper, crayons, water, rice, the laundry basket. Some activities use a few simple supplies, and every activity lists them up front.
What if my toddler won’t sit still for 15 minutes?
They’re not supposed to. Activities are built for real toddler attention spans — many are movement-based, and five happy minutes counts.
Is it a printable, an app, or a book?
Digital PDFs you download instantly: a Parent Guide and a printable Workbook for each level. Print what you need, or read the guide from your phone or tablet.
I bought a curriculum before and never used it. Why is this different?
Most curricula ask you to plan. This one hands you today’s page. There’s no prep day, no shopping list for the week, no app to log into — just one activity and what to say.
Can I use it in Spanish or with siblings?
Yes. Play in Spanish, English or both — the activities work in any language. And one activity can stretch across two ages, so siblings can join in.
My child goes to daycare. Will this work?
My First School is designed for children who are home with a parent most of the day. If your child is in daycare, a few activities on weekends can still be a lovely way to connect.
Tomorrow morning can look different.
Instead of scrolling for ideas, you open one page, play for fifteen minutes, and know it counted. Four years of that adds up to everything.
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P.S. You’re already your child’s first teacher. My First School just makes sure you never have to wonder what to teach next. ¡Vamos a jugar!