Effective Toddler Lesson Plans: A Step-by-Step Guide
Include these five elements in your toddler lesson plans (ages 1-3) to teach important skills, assess their understanding, and evaluate your teaching procedures.
Support toddler growth.
Encourage purposeful play.
From hands-on exploration to early social skills, Experience Toddler delivers lessons and materials to nurture growth—without adding to your workload.
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Built for toddlers, designed for you
Experience Toddler provides research-backed, developmentally appropriate lessons and materials that fit seamlessly into your day.
Monthly delivery of materials
Everything you need to teach, observe and celebrate progress arrives pre-planned and ready to go.
Activities that fit into daily routines
Play-based learning designed to naturally flow with mealtime, transitions and free play.
Engage families and track progress
Easy ways to share milestones and keep families connected to their child’s development.
Helping toddlers explore, grow, and shine
Grounded in research
Activities are based on proven early childhood research to promote cognitive, physical, and social-emotional development.
Aligns to all state and national standards
Fully aligned with early learning standards across all 50 states, Head Start guidelines, and NAEYC practices, so you can confidently meet regulation standards.
Created for 18-36 months
Activities are tailored to meet toddlers at their developmental stage, helping them build independence and confidence.
What you get every month
Each month, you’ll receive everything you need to guide toddlers through play, observation, and skill-building.
For Teachers
- 80 activity cards
- Four storybooks
- Four weekly planning calendars
- Eight sign language cards
- One yoga pose card
- Manipulatives
- Circle time and classroom displays
- Daily math & literacy games
- Group assessment tools
For Children
- 4 family newsletters
- 4 sticker projects
- 4 coloring sheets
- 4 dramatic play props
- 4 painting projects
- 4 collaging projects
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Experience Curriculum is now available digitally in brightwheel, the #1 child care platform!
- Save time with digital weekly lesson plans
- Share updates easily with families directly in the app
- Monitor and assess each child’s progress
A trusted curriculum for over 40 years!
Kris Bagley, Idaho
Marlye Rodriguez, Florida
Alisha Hoekstra, Minnesota
Melody Burton, Oklahoma
Frequently asked questions about Experience Toddler
What age group is the Toddler Experience Curriculum designed for?
The Toddler Experience Curriculum is designed for children ages 18–36 months. Each activity supports exploration, movement, and early communication skills — helping toddlers learn through play and discovery.
What’s included in each monthly curriculum kit?
Each kit includes hands-on learning materials, art and sensory activities, books, guided lesson plans, music, and family engagement tools. Everything is designed to make planning easy and to keep toddlers curious and engaged every day.
How far in advance should I order my curriculum kits?
We recommend ordering 3–4 weeks before you plan to begin to ensure your materials arrive on time and you have everything ready for your next theme.
Can I customize my curriculum or order extra materials?
Yes! You can adjust your order each month to fit your classroom’s needs. Add extra toddler packs or update your quantities anytime — the curriculum is flexible for both small and large groups.
Do you have to have brightwheel to use Experience Curriculum?
No — you don’t need brightwheel to use Experience Curriculum. But using them together makes it even easier to manage lesson plans, track developmental milestones, and share photos or updates with families.
ECE resources about toddler curriculum
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