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How to homeschool toddlers preschoolers might feel like a daunting topic—especially with so much information online—but the truth is, there’s no one “right” way to do it. In fact, you don’t have to homeschool your toddler or preschooler at all. That said, learning happens naturally in these early years because littles are innately curious and eager to explore the world around them. As the American Public University explains, “During these formative years, a child’s brain is like a sponge, absorbing new information and experiences at a remarkable rate…[paving] the way for greater learning capabilities.” These early years are a powerful window of growth, and knowing how to homeschool toddlers preschoolers in a way that fits your family can lay a strong foundation for lifelong learning. My goal with this ABC of Homeschooling is to help you feel confident and equipped to nurture that learning at home.
ABCs of Homeschooling Overview
Click on the title of articles to read more about each letter’s topic.
A – Anchor Activities: Easy Learning for When Plans Fall Apart
All the best plans fall through especially with toddlers and preschoolers! So here are some practical ideas for you have in the back of the closet when you need to pull out during those times!
B – Bible Time Fun
Bible times doesn’t have to be a chore. Here you can find how to make this time the favorite time of the day.
C – Cooking with Toddlers
Cooking and baking with toddlers can be overwhelming, but can be super fun and a great learning experience.
D – Dramatic Play Fun
Imagination meets education with themed play setups you can reuse year after year.
E – Easy Science Experiments
Curiosity, mess, and discovery—science doesn’t need to be complicated!
F – Fine Motor Practice
Fine motor skill practice are essential to a toddler and preschoolers grown, here are some simple ways to strengthen little hands while keeping things fun.
G – Games for Littles
Educational game play can build critical thinking skills, turn-taking skills, and coordination skills.
H – Horse (and Other Animal) Activities
Learn letters while creating some cute animal crafts.
I – Inside Activities
Rainy days, snowy days, or even too hot days can make for long days with toddlers and preschoolers. Here are some great ways to keep the wiggles away with creative, cozy indoor play.
J – Just Beginning
Starting to homeschool can be overwhelming so here is the first step for you.
K – Kindergarten Prep
Here is what really matters before kindergarten (hint: it’s not worksheets).
L – Letter Learning for Littles
A joyful and gentle path to learning letters and sounds with hands-on learning!
M – Messy Play 101
The benefits of messy play (plus low-prep ways to try it). Don’t be scared!!
N – Nature Play for Little Learners
Why nature time is one of the best teachers for toddlers.
O – Organizing Your Homeschool
Simple systems to make your days smoother (even with little ones).
P – Process and Project Art with Littles
Process art is all about the doing and not the final outcome while project art, art that is more about the final outcome than the process, is also needed with toddlers and preschoolers. Explore the two here.
Q – Quiet Time During the Day
Rest time or quiet time is one of my favorite times of the day. Here are ways for you to create space to reset—both for you and your child.
R – Reading (and Pre-Reading) Skills
Gentle ways to build a love of reading from the very beginning.
S – Simple Sensory Play
Easy-to-set-up sensory bins and ideas for everyday play. Don’t be scared!
T – Thinking About Puzzles
Puzzles can be a super helpful tool to help your child develop a lot of different skills. Here are my favorites!
U – Understanding Our Emotions
It is essential that we help littles name, understand, and manage big feelings.
V – Variety in Their Day
Are your days all the same and boring? Here are ideas for keeping the day flowing with different types of play and learning.
W – Water, Water, Everywhere
Splashing, pouring, and play-based learning with water. Note it can be done inside or outside!
X – eXploring in Homeschool
Okay X was hard, but eXploration is at the heart of early learning—here’s how you can encourage it.
Y – Yellow Activities for Littles
Brighten up your week with playful color-based themes for even the youngest of learners.
Z – Zoo Time
One of my favorite themes for learning letters, animals, and making memories is the ZOO!
As you explore how to homeschool toddlers and preschoolers, remember you don’t have to read through every extra article. Simply pick and choose the ones that fit your current season or where you’d like a little extra help today. Learning with littles should be simple, joyful, and flexible. Homeschooling toddlers and preschoolers isn’t about being perfect—it’s about being present, creating memories, and nurturing their natural love of learning one small step at a time.
