Many parents would love to engage their toddlers in meaningful play and activities even very early in life; however, so many just do not even know where to start. Once a child moves beyond the true baby milestones, tot school can be a reality for many families. It does not have to be a day or half-day long endeavor, but just an activity each day, a set time together, or a theme to focus on for the week. But still, how do you actually start tot school? Where are great resources to help you along the way? How do you start teaching your toddler and make it meaningful? What does it really mean to tot school? Well, here are 20 great resources to help you start your own tot school with your child(ren) and prepare for preschool!
After working with 19 other very talented bloggers over the past few months, I am so excited to announce the launch of our eBook Every Parent Can Teach their Toddler! It is all about learning through play, encouraging independence, and providing a great environment for your toddler to naturally learn and thrive.
Each blogger brings their own unique experience to the table and many are even teachers, former teacher, therapists, and more. To showcase some of the awesome content and resources that each of the contributors provide on a regular basis, check out the links below.
Montessori Homeschool for Toddlers from Golden Reflections Blog
Activities for Toddler Motor Skills from Playtivities
Tot School Themes & Preparing for Preschool at The Educators’ Spin On It
Self Help Ideas from Bambini Travel
Tot-Schooling with Nature from Natural Beach Living
Free Printables {tons of ideas and options!} from Totschooling
Montessori for Toddlers at Study at Home Mama
Play-Based Learning from Preschool Inspirations
Free Alphabet Printables from Happy & Blessed Home
6 Types of Sensory Play from For This Season
Quick Set-Up Learning & Play Ideas on Adventures of Adam
10 Tips to Teach Your Toddler at Home from Living Life and Learning
Hands on Learning from One Mindful Mom
Crafts for Kids from My Creative Days
Free Play from Swami Mommi
Life Skills from Mama’s Happy Hive
Creating Centers for Your Home from Blessedly Busy
Homeschooling 2-5 Year Olds from Learning 2 Walk
Weekly Learning Themes & Planner Download from Kara Carrero (formerly ALLterNATIVElearning)
Every Parent Can Teach their Toddler eBook! (Click link for landing page w/more information about the book)
Get your copy of the book! It is 135 pages full of activities, planning guides, home set-up ideas, printables and more. It is such a fabulous resource for anyone with children that are (or are almost) 10-36 months to help do simple tot-school activities and guide them through their child’s life overall until they reach preschool/homeschool preschool.
We hope you enjoy our websites and your copy of the tot school book!
Kara is an author and advocate for positive, grace-filled parenting. She is homeschooler to her 5 children living on a farm in New England. She believes in creative educational approaches to help kids dive deeper into a rich learning experience and has her degree in Secondary Education & Adolescent Childhood Development. She is passionate about connecting with and helping other parents on their journey to raise awesome kids!
Heather G. @ Golden Reflections Blog
I had so much fun working on this project with you. And it turned out amazing! Thanks for giving me the opportunity to participate and for sharing my blog as a resource in your post!
Viviana @ Totschooling
Great post! Thanks so much for showing my Band-aid bear game!
Birute Efe
thank you for sharing the list (and including us).
Jennifer Tammy
Omgoodness — I just saw this on Pinterest and what a wonderful surprise to see myself included! Thank you!
Kara Carrero
You are welcome <3