Sensory Play
Sensory Play at Home
Calm, safe sensory bins, water play and messy play that let little hands explore texture, sound and movement.
- 8 lessons
- Ages 1 to 6
Story Time
Story Time and Early Language
Reading together is simple and it matters. This course shows you how to choose books for each age, how to read with a child who will not sit still, how to ask questions that turn a book into a conversation, how to use rhymes, songs and puppets, and how to bring letters into play without drills or pressure.
- 8 lessons
- 8 activity tables
- Ages 1 to 6
$47USD, one-time payment
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What you will learn to do
- Choose books that suit your child's age and interests
- Use conversation during reading to build vocabulary
- Run rhymes, songs and storytelling games without a book
- Keep a simple reading routine week after week
Who this course is for
- Parents who want a daily reading habit that actually sticks
- Toddlers who wriggle away after two pages
- Bilingual families who want to read in more than one language
Curriculum
The 8 lessons
In a deliberate order. Each lesson explains why the play matters, gives you activities ready to run, and ends with a small assignment for the week.
- 01
Welcome: why stories and talk matter so much
You will understand what this course covers, how to use the eight lessons at home, and the safety and honesty rules that apply to every activity.
- 02
Choosing books for each age
You will be able to choose board books, picture books, rhyming books and non-fiction that suit your child's age and interests.
- 03
Dialogic reading: turning a story into a conversation
You will be able to ask open questions, follow your child's lead and expand what they say while you read together.
- 04
A daily read-aloud habit, plus songs and rhymes
You will be able to set up a read-aloud routine that fits your week and use songs, rhymes and finger plays throughout the day.
- 05
Storytelling without a book, retelling and puppets
You will be able to tell simple stories from memory, help your child sequence and retell a story with props, and use homemade puppets safely.
- 06
Letters and print, the playful way
You will be able to point out print and letters in everyday life through play, with no drills and no pressure.
- 07
Home languages, screens, audiobooks and the library
You will know how to read in your home language, use screens and audiobooks in moderation, and plan a relaxed library visit.
- 08
Your 4-week story time plan
You will have a written four-week plan of reading, songs and story play, and know which general signs are worth raising with a pediatrician or health visitor.
What is included
- 8 complete written lessons
- 8 activity plans and checklists in clear tables
- Easier and harder versions of every activity, by age
- Safety notes for every lesson
- An assignment at the end of every lesson
- Printable, or save any lesson as PDF
- Lifetime access, including future updates
How you receive it
Right after payment you see your access button, and the same personal link is emailed to you. Open it on any device to read every lesson. There is no account and no password to remember.
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Play education, not therapy. This course gives you activities and explains why they matter. It does not assess your child or replace a pediatrician, therapist or teacher. Always supervise play, keep small objects away from children under 3 and use materials suitable for their age. Read the safety notice.
Best value
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