Toddler Lesson Plans might be the toughest thing I’ve worked on this year. Seriously, all of you teachers out there – thank you! COVID gave me a new appreciation for all of the teachers out there. Since we decided to pull Emmie out of daycare, we searched for a nanny, found her, and I started creating lesson plans.
Here’s how we searched for our nanny.
Each week, I’ll share new toddler lesson plans with the plan, supplies you’ll need, and the links to shop. Why? Because momming this year is nearly impossible, and if I can help one of you, it is so worth it! One tip? I discovered Active Littles and it’s a gamechanger for easy printable handouts.
The toddler lesson plans formula
Here’s my formula in case you’d like to create your own plans. Now, please note, I am not a trained professional. I’m a mom trying to keep their child entertained without the Wiggles or Elmo on 24/7. I create a mix of art, sensory, and fine motor activities. I also try to mix in a theme. We’ve been leaning into shapes and colors a lot lately, and it’s paid off. Emmie learned all of her colors within the last month!
I’ll be using some downloads from Active Littles. I highly recommend downloading her $4 workbook here.
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Week 1 Toddler Lesson Plan
I’ve designed a printable for the week, by day, and with a supplies list detailed. You can download the full list below.
Shopping List
You can easily shop at my Amazon store or the list below. Once week one’s supplies are ordered, the subsequent weeks get significantly easier. Most of these items you’ll have in your home; however, I wanted to make a comprehensive list to make it as easy as possible.
- Construction paper
- Paint
- Qtips
- Shaving cream
- Toilet paper roll
- Food coloring
- Ziploc bags
- Cookie sheet
- Sharpie
- Circle dot stickers
- Muffin tin
- Colored poms
- Balloon
- String
- Painters tape
- Paper towel roll
- Wrapping paper
- Large tub
- Dish soap
- Small pots, pans & utensils
- 2 plastic spoons
- Washi tape
- Rice
- Plastic eggs
- Foam shapes
- 4 straws
- Dried penne pasta
- Paper plates
- Markers
- Kids tongs
- Cheerios
I hope this simplifies your life!! Cheers, Jen
Affectionately known to her friends as Millennial Martha for her love of DIY and decorating, Jen can’t help but pour her heart + soul into everything she touches. She’s loved to entertain since acquiring a table and chairs, and giving gifts is one of her favorite hobbies. Jen is the creator of Girl Meets Party. Her dream is to share her passions with the world in hopes to inspire others by making the seemingly unattainable attainable.
