12-month Curriculum

September

October

March

April

may

June

july

august

November Themes

From Autumn to Winter

Harvest & Food

Festival of Lights (Diwali)

Plants Go to Sleep

Animals Prepare for Winter

What Do Animals Eat

Domestic vs. Wild Animals

World Science Day

Manners & Conflict Resolution

High & Low Tides

Helpful Trees

Forest Adventure

Corn: From Seed to Snack

The Science of Pumpkin Pie

Thanksgiving

Brushing Teeth & Health

Going to the Doctor

The Joy of Winter

Shooting Stars

What Makes November Special?

πŸ‚ Explores the transition from autumn to winter through seasons, weather, and nature changes

🌽 Celebrates harvest, food, and Thanksgiving, building gratitude and real-world connections

πŸͺ” Introduces global culture with the Festival of Lights (Diwali)

🐻 Investigates animals and plants preparing for winter through hands-on science

πŸ”¬ Sparks curiosity with simple experiments (ice, tides, food science, space)

❀️ Strengthens social-emotional skills like manners, kindness, health, and conflict resolution

From Harvest to Winter Wonders

βœ” 80+ read-aloud

βœ” Hands-on science experiments

βœ” Arts & crafts with printable templates

βœ” Worksheets

βœ” Music, games, and dance-alongs

βœ” Ready-to-use lesson structure for teachers

Key Learning Goals

Social Development

βœ” Practice gratitude, kindness, manners, and conflict resolution

βœ” Build empathy through family, community, and cultural celebrations

βœ” Develop cooperation, turn-taking, and emotional awareness

Academic Development

βœ” Strengthen early literacy (letters G, H, I: vocabulary, comprehension)

βœ” Develop numeracy skills (counting to 10, sorting, patterns, shapes)

βœ” Explore science concepts (seasons, plants, animals, weather, space, health)

Creative Development

βœ” Encourage creativity through art, music, storytelling, and crafts

βœ” Foster imagination through open-ended projects

βœ” Develop confidence through music, dance, and expressive play

βœ” Express ideas through arts & crafts, music, movement, and storytelling

βœ” Engage in imaginative play, experiments, and hands-on discovery

Standards Alignment

This curriculum supports early learning standards and kindergarten readiness goals, including:

βœ” Early literacy and numeracy foundations

βœ” Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) skills

βœ” Inquiry-based and play-based learning approaches

Skills at a Glance

πŸ“– Literacy

βœ” Alphabet practice (G, H, I)

βœ” Vocabulary building & storytelling

βœ” Listening comprehension & discussion

πŸ”’ Math

βœ” Counting up to 10

βœ” Number recognition & sequencing

βœ” Shapes (Square) and basic patterns

πŸ”¬ Science

βœ” Seasons & weather changes

βœ” Plants, animals, habitats, and food chains

βœ” Simple experiments (ice, bubbles, tides, health, space)

❀️ Social-Emotional Learning

βœ” Gratitude, manners, and emotional regulation

βœ” Problem-solving and cooperation

βœ” Cultural awareness and respect

βœ‹ Motor Skills

βœ” Fine motor: cutting, coloring, crafting, tracing

βœ” Gross motor: dance-along videos, games, relays, movement play

December Themes

Evergreens & Winter Trees

Winter Birds

Arctic Animals

Wintertime at the Farm

Ocean Layers

Winter Sports

Airplane Adventure

Holiday Lights

Winter Fairy Tales

Gingerbread Houses

Holiday Reindeer

North Pole & Santa's Workshop

Christmas

Candle Celebration

Holiday Traditions

Gift Wrapping & Kindness

Holiday Tree Ornaments

Musical Instruments

Chocolate

New Year's Eve

What Makes December Special?

❄️ Explores winter science through ice, snow, light, and sound experiments

🌲 Investigates nature in winterβ€”evergreens, Arctic animals, birds, farms, and oceans

✨ Celebrates holiday magic & lights with creativity, culture, and wonder

πŸ“– Sparks imagination through winter fairy tales and seasonal stories

🎢 Blends learning with music, movement, and dance-along activities

🎨 Encourages hands-on joy with festive crafts, sensory play, and tasting science (hello, chocolate!)

Winter Wonders & Seasonal Celebrations

βœ” 80+ read-aloud

βœ” Hands-on science experiments

βœ” Arts & crafts with printable templates

βœ” Worksheets

βœ” Music, games, and dance-alongs

βœ” Ready-to-use lesson structure for teachers

Key Learning Goals

Social Development

βœ” Build kindness, cooperation, and self-expression through stories, music, and group play

βœ” Explore feelings of warmth, comfort, and togetherness during winter celebrations

Academic Development

βœ” Strengthen literacy (vocabulary, phonics, comprehension through read-alouds)

βœ” Develop early math skills (counting to 10, sorting, matching, shapesβ€”star focus)

βœ” Explore science concepts (ice, light, sound, animals, habitats, seasonal change)

Creative Development

βœ” Express ideas through winter crafts, music-making, dance, and imaginative storytelling

βœ” Encourage curiosity through hands-on experiments and sensory exploration

Standards Alignment

This curriculum supports early learning standards and kindergarten readiness goals, including:

βœ” Language & Literacy Development

βœ” Early Mathematics

βœ” Scientific Inquiry

βœ” Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

βœ” Fine & Gross Motor Development

Skills at a Glance

πŸ“– Literacy

βœ” Vocabulary building & storytelling

βœ” Alphabet practice (J, K, L)

βœ” Listening comprehension & discussion

πŸ”’ Math

βœ” Counting up to 10

βœ” Number recognition & matching

βœ” Shapes (Star) and color recognition (Blue)

πŸ”¬ Science

βœ” Ice, light, sound, and winter experiments

βœ” Animal habitats (Arctic, farm, ocean)

βœ” Seasonal and environmental awareness

❀️ Social-Emotional Learning

βœ” Cooperation, kindness, and self-confidence

βœ” Emotional expression through stories and music

βœ‹ Motor Skills

βœ” Fine motor: cutting, tracing, crafting, painting

βœ” Gross motor: dance-along videos, games, winter movement play

January Themes

New Year Celebrations

Time & Calendars

Weather & Seasons

Winter Clothes

Snow & Ice

Hibernation

Emotions

Fairness & Kindness

Helping Others

Community Helpers (Paramedics)

Healthy Eating (Superhero Food)

Dental Health

Transportation

Maps & Directions

Magnets

Inventors

Food & Celebrations Around the World

Exploring Differences

What Makes January Special?

βœ” 80+ read-aloud

βœ” Hands-on science experiments

βœ” Arts & crafts with printable templates

βœ” Worksheets

βœ” Music, games, and dance-alongs

βœ” Ready-to-use lesson structure for teachers and parents

Winter β€’ Time β€’ Community β€’ Discovery

January invites children to explore the magic of winter while building essential academic, social, and creative skills. Through hands-on activities, engaging read-alouds, music, movement, and experiments, learners develop curiosity, confidence, and a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

Key Learning Goals

Social Development

βœ” Build emotional awareness and self-regulation

βœ” Practice kindness, fairness, empathy, and cooperation

βœ” Understand community roles and helping behaviors

Academic Development

βœ” Strengthen early literacy through themed read-alouds and discussion

βœ” Develop early math skills including counting, shapes, and time concepts

βœ” Explore science through hands-on experiments and observation

Creative Development

βœ” Express ideas through arts & crafts

βœ” Explore music, dance, and imaginative play

βœ” Encourage curiosity, problem-solving, and creativity

Standards Alignment

This curriculum supports early learning standards and kindergarten readiness goals, including:

βœ” Early literacy and numeracy foundations

βœ” Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) skills

βœ” Inquiry-based and play-based learning approaches

Skills at a Glance

πŸ“– Literacy

βœ” Vocabulary building

βœ” Listening comprehension

βœ” Story discussion and communication

βœ” Alphabet focus: Letters (M, N, O)

πŸ”’ Math

βœ” Counting up to 10

βœ” Shape focus: Rectangle

βœ” Time concepts (days, months, calendars)

πŸ”¬ Science

βœ” Weather and seasons

βœ” Snow, ice, temperature, and insulation

βœ” Simple cause-and-effect experiments

❀️ Social-Emotional Learning

βœ” Identifying and expressing emotions

βœ” Practicing kindness and fairness

βœ” Building empathy and self-awareness

βœ‹ Motor Skills

βœ” Fine motor: cutting, tracing, crafting, coloring

βœ” Gross motor: games, dance-alongs, and movement activities

February Themes

Snowflake Adventures

Ice Skating

Igloos

Penguins

Chinese New Year

Valentine’s Day

Friendship Celebration

Learning From Mistakes (Beautiful Oops)

Music & Sound

Color Mixing & Color Explosion

Rainbow Science

Storytelling & Puppetry

Building & Engineering Challenges

Space Exploration

Seed Sprouting & Plant Growth

Community Jobs

Underwater Adventures

What Makes February Special?

❄️ Winter Science in Action – Snow, ice, igloos, and penguins explored through hands-on experiments and play

🌏 Culture & Celebrations – Discover Chinese New Year traditions, symbols, and stories from around the world

🀝 Friendship & Kindness – Valentine’s Day and friendship activities build empathy and social-emotional skills

🎨 Creativity & Growth Mindset – Learn that mistakes can become masterpieces.s

February Curriculum Overview

Winter Wonders β€’ Relationships β€’ Creative Discovery

February invites children to explore winter wonders, kindness, creativity, and discovery through hands-on science, joyful stories, music, art, and meaningful social-emotional learning.

βœ” 80+ read-aloud

βœ” Hands-on science experiments

βœ” Arts & crafts with printable templates

βœ” Worksheets

βœ” Music, games, and dance-alongs

βœ” Ready-to-use lesson structure for teachers

Key Learning Goals

Social Development

βœ” Build kindness, empathy, and friendship skills

βœ” Explore emotions, resilience, and learning from mistakes

βœ” Develop teamwork, sharing, and cooperation

βœ” Celebrate cultural traditions and differences

Academic Development

βœ” Strengthen early literacy through daily read-alouds and discussion

βœ” Build foundational math skills (counting, shapes, patterns)

βœ” Introduce scientific thinking through experiments and observation

βœ” Expand vocabulary and communication skills

Creative Development

βœ” Encourage creativity through art, music, storytelling, and crafts

βœ” Foster imagination through open-ended projects

βœ” Develop confidence through music, dance, and expressive play

Standards Alignment

This curriculum supports early learning standards and kindergarten readiness goals, including:

βœ” Early literacy and numeracy foundations

βœ” Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) skills

βœ” Inquiry-based and play-based learning approaches

Skills at a Glance

πŸ“– Literacy

βœ” Vocabulary development

βœ” Listening comprehension

βœ” Story sequencing and discussion

βœ” Alphabet focus: Letters (P, Q, R)

πŸ”’ Math

βœ” Counting up to 10

βœ” Shape focus: Heart

βœ” Sorting, patterns, and early problem-solving

πŸ”¬ Science

βœ” Snow, ice, and winter science

βœ” Magnets, sound, and color mixing

βœ” Plant growth, simple chemistry, and cause-and-effect experiments

❀️ Social-Emotional Learning

βœ” Kindness, friendship, and empathy

βœ” Emotional expression and self-confidence

βœ” Resilience and growth mindset

βœ‹ Motor Skills

βœ” Fine motor: cutting, tracing, crafting, painting

βœ” Gross motor: games, dance-alongs, movement activities

Success Stories

So Much Value in One Place!

I was amazed by how much you getβ€”20 main options and 60 bonus ones for books, games, science, and crafts. The videos and activities are a great extra, and it’s saved me a lot of time and money. Perfect for teachers and parents.

Sara

A Homeschool Dream Come True!

As a homeschooling mom of three, I love this curriculum! Each month has over 320 fun activities, from science experiments to art and movement. The read-alouds and songs make learning enjoyable and easy to keep up with.

Jess

My Classroom’s New Favorite Resource

As a preschool teacher, I love this curriculum. It’s creative, well organized, and keeps kids engaged with videos, songs, and fun themes. The flexible resources make planning easy. A total game-changer!

Amber

FAQS

Who is this curriculum designed for?

This curriculum is designed for preschool and kindergarten teachers, homeschooling parents, and childcare or early-learning programs working with young children. It works equally well in classrooms and at home

What age range is this curriculum best for?

The activities are ideal for preschool and kindergarten-aged children, supporting early learners as they build foundational academic, social, and motor skills.

What subjects and skills does the curriculum cover?

The curriculum supports whole-child development, including:

βœ” Literacy (alphabet, phonics, vocabulary, comprehension)

βœ” Math (numbers, counting, early operations)

βœ” Communication and language skills

βœ” Social and emotional development

βœ” Fine and gross motor skills

βœ” Creative expression and general knowledge

How is each month of the curriculum structured?

Each month includes a complete, ready-to-use learning plan with:

βœ” 300+ curated video links

βœ” 40 themed songs

βœ” 20 introductory topic videos

βœ” 20 main read-alouds plus 60 bonus books

βœ” Science, arts & crafts, games, and dance activities
This structure allows you to follow a theme while keeping learning fresh and engaging

How are daily lessons organized?

Lessons follow a simple, effective flow:

βœ” Theme songs to spark curiosity

βœ” Learning circle & story time (discussion, intro video, read-alouds, comprehension questions)

βœ” Hands-on activities (science, arts & crafts, games, and dance)

βœ” Supplementary activities for flexibility or deeper exploration

Does the curriculum include worksheets?

Yes. The curriculum includes printable workbook activities, such as:

βœ” Alphabet practice (A–Z)

βœ” Counting, matching, and early math

βœ” Coloring, handwriting, and drawing

βœ” Craft templates and hands-on extensions

Is this curriculum easy to use for non-teachers?

Absolutely. Everything is structured, guided, and ready-to-use. Parents and caregivers can follow along easily, while children benefit from videos, songs, and demonstrations that support independent learning (and give adults a breatherβ€”yes, that counts as a feature)

Can I use this curriculum at home as well as in a classroom?

Yes. The curriculum is designed for both home and classroom use, making it perfect for homeschooling families, learning pods, and traditional preschool or kindergarten settings

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