How do I set up and teach a Montessori inspired tray for my toddler? When I first started doing tray work with my toddler it took a lot of trial and error as I figured out how to put together trays and as I learned how to teach those trays. Hopefully I can cut out… Continue reading 5 Montessori Tray Ideas with a Video of Each
Category: Toddler
Toddler School Letter E: E is for Extinct
Where can I find a toddler homeschool curriculum to teach the letter E? This week our theme is E is for extinct. This theme gave us the chance to explore dinosaurs, fossils, and wooly mammoths. Smiley Man had an absolute blast with this theme. He loved digging for bones in our sensory dirt and he… Continue reading Toddler School Letter E: E is for Extinct
Letter D Tot School: D is for Dance
What is an early childhood education curriculum for toddlers that is fun for boys and girls? The theme for this week of tot school is D is for dance. I’ll be honest, this was my attempt at a “girly” theme so that my Toddler Curriculum would be fun for boys and girls. Since I have… Continue reading Letter D Tot School: D is for Dance
Toddler Curriculum Letter C: C is for Community Helpers
How do I teach my toddler the alphabet? My Toddler Curriculum has been a great homeschool curriculum for Smiley Man. He is really interested in letters and asks to sing the alphabet song about 15 times a day. :) Yes, I get sick of it after singing it 3 or 4 times in a row,… Continue reading Toddler Curriculum Letter C: C is for Community Helpers
Toddler Curriculum and Schedule
Where can I find a full curriculum to use with my toddler that will teach the letters of the alphabet? I am so, so, SO excited to introduce to you the new Toddler Curriculum (go here to purchase). I have been working on this for several months and I am so happy with how it… Continue reading Toddler Curriculum and Schedule
ABC Sensory Bins
How can I teach my toddler the letters of the alphabet by using a sensory bin? Sensory bins are a fabulous tool for learning and I have decided to incorporate them into my new Toddler Curriculum. I was hoping to have the curriculum finished by now, but with a brand new baby I still need… Continue reading ABC Sensory Bins
Christmas Tot Trays
What are some Christmas learning activities I can do with my toddler? These Christmas trays have been much loved in my house. They are probably some of the best trays I’ve ever put together. I did spend a little bit more money on these trays than I usually do. I usually just get a few… Continue reading Christmas Tot Trays
Marble Maze Busy Bag Idea
What is a fun busy bag idea for my toddler that will strengthen his fingers? This busy bag is super simple (if you know how to sew) and it’s sure to entertain your child for awhile. You’ve probably seen the idea to make a fabric marble maze before. I’ve seen lots of different marble mazes… Continue reading Marble Maze Busy Bag Idea
Felt Mr. Potato Head Busy Bag
What is a fun busy bag that will keep my toddler busy and that is super simple to make? This busy bag has been used constantly since I made it. In fact, I had to hide it so that it would be new again when my baby is born. I am making all of these… Continue reading Felt Mr. Potato Head Busy Bag
Thanksgiving Tot Trays
What are some tot trays I can do with my toddler that have a Thanksgiving theme? I made this set of Thanksgiving trays mostly with dinner and food in mind. I figured that everybody eats different things on Thanksgiving, but eating is a constant. I really had fun putting these trays together and Smiley Man… Continue reading Thanksgiving Tot Trays