12–18 Months: Lesson Plan: Busy Bodies (Month 1) | Everyday Play N Learn Curriculum Series

Core Skills: Self-Feeding Support (Utensils & Cups), Walking & Balance (Push/Pull Toys & Obstacle Courses), Tactile Sensory Discrimination, Imitation of Motions & Animal Sounds, & Pincer Grasp Precision

Kick off your young toddler's early learning journey with the Month 1: Busy Bodies Lesson Plan by Everyday Play N Learn! This 41-page monthly curriculum focuses on physical coordination, sensory discovery, and fostering early independence in 12-to-18-month-olds.

Designed specifically for toddler routines, this unit blends daily self-feeding practice, scheduled nap times, and diapering care with interactive physical play. From dry pasta bins and water play to mirror facial mimicry, obstacle course pillow climbs, taste-safe pudding paint, and parachute dances, toddlers build confidence and physical stamina.

What's Inside:

• Week 1 (Sensory Discovery): Explore dry pasta bins, mess-free Ziploc finger painting, taste-safe pudding paint, pillow obstacle courses, and taste-safe Play-Doh.

• Week 2 (Imitation Station): Practice rice bin scooping, mirror facial expression mimicry, low-trampoline bouncing, sticker peeling, and easel painting.

• Week 3 ("I Can Do It!"): Promote early independence by letting toddlers choose toy bins, navigate balance tape-lines, scoop dried beans, wipe faces, and glue collages.

• Week 4 (My Busy Day): Explore taste-safe cloud dough, laundry basket ball-tossing, wall-taped crayon drawing, sponge water squeezing, and marching dance parties.

Product Details:

• Format: Digital Download (Printable PDF)

• Page Count: 41 Action-Packed Daily Routine & Lesson Pages

• Structure: Full-Day Toddler Schedule (7:00 AM–6:00 PM) Integrating Meals, Naps, Diapering, & Structured Movement Exploration

• Key Components: Self-Feeding & Early Independence Routines, Tactile Sensory Bin Setup Guides, Gross Motor Obstacle Drills, & Pincer Grasp Fine Motor Activities

• Publisher: Everyday Play N Learn Child Development