This comprehensive homeschool planner includes 48 weeks of play-inspired learning through themed weekly unit guides. Each unit matches to the season/time of year and includes corresponding lesson plans for each.
Take the guess work out of your daily schedule and follow this simple, themed guide to make your homeschooling journey more routine, less chaotic, but still loads of fun!
What's included:
- Editable Annual Calendar Spreadsheet
- Editable Monthly/Weekly/Daily planner
- Each daily lesson play includes:
- Morning Math Activity
- Snack/meal idea related to the theme
- Midday Sensory/Science Activity
- Storytime (with links to recommended on-theme reads)
- Afternoon Arts & Crafts (with links for inspiration)
- Later Afternoon Literacy
Where applicable, I've linked to GoodnightFox resources, worksheets and printables (some free/some paid) which are on theme and can help aid in your child's learning and development.
Frequently asked questions:
- What age is this for? The activities are theme based and can be adapted for any age group/learning ability. It's mostly designed with preschoolers aged 3-5 in mind.
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Can I edit this template? Yes! You'll get access to my file which you can copy and edit to suit your needs.
- Does it come with all of the printable activities? Not yet. I'm still working on all of the printables so for now, it includes links to activity ideas on my blog and free printables on my site. Check back for more info on when full printable packs are coming.
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Does this cover a standard curriculum? This curriculum is aligned with US Early Childhood Education standards including:
- Common Core Kindergarten & Pre-K Foundational Skills (literacy & math)
- Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Kindergarten Foundations
- States Early Learning Guidelines (CA, TX, FL, NY, MA, etc.)
- Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework
- Montessori & Reggio Emilia play-based learning principles
- Social-Emotional Learning competencies (CASEL)
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Does this curriculum prepare my child for kindergarten? Yes. It is designed to build skills in:
- Phonological awareness
- Early reading readiness
- Counting & number sense
- STEAM thinking
- Social-emotional readiness
- Independence & executive functional
- Fine moto + pre-writing strength
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What makes this curriculum different?
- Fully play based
- Sensory-rich
- Fun weekly themes
- Hands-on every day
- Designed to lengthen attention span
- Uses activity extenders (scoops, tongs, funnels, etc.)
- Beautiful, pastel, GoodnightFox illustrations
- Matches how young children learn best