Little Explorers™ · Ages 3–5 · Free guide
Little Explorers: The Preschool Playbook for Early Learning & Readiness
Five screen-free routines that build focus, using what's already in your kitchen. No picture-perfect playroom. Just clothespins, bowls and ten quiet minutes - and the same routine works whether it's you, grandma, or the babysitter.
- Five complete activities with setup, script and what to watch for
- A grab-and-go supply list of things you already own
- Written so any caregiver can pick it up and run it
Created by Sandra Petersen, M.Ed. · Montessori-informed · aligned to early learning standards
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What exactly is "Little Explorers: The Preschool Playbook for Early Learning & Readiness"?
The free version of our Little Explorers Course. An educator-designed, screen-free framework for preschool families, working parents, and supporting caregivers (grandparents, nannies, and babysitters). Discover how to nurture your child ages 3 to 5 by building foundational focus, fine motor strength, mathematical sorting, auditory awareness, and executive functioning together—using exclusively traditional, everyday household materials aligned with best practice, early learning standards, and Montessori-inspired principles.+1
My baby is a newborn. Is it too early to start this curriculum?
Never! In fact, the first three months are the most critical window for establishing secure attachment and emotional regulation. This program meets you exactly where you are, beginning with gentle touch techniques, vocal mirroring, and environmental styling designed specifically for the fragile newborn nervous system, transitioning seamlessly into active tracking and movement as they grow.
Does this curriculum require me to buy expensive specialized infant toys or subscriptions?
Not at all. We reject the commercial pressure of expensive toy subscriptions or high-tech infant gear. Our curriculum focuses entirely on using regular, traditional household materials (like simple cloths, high-contrast printouts, and floor blankets) paired with your most powerful tool: your physical presence, voice, and touch.
How does this program fit into a busy or unpredictable schedule?
This program is built specifically to prevent parental burnout. It does not require you to add a new "teaching hour" to your day. Instead, it teaches you how to embed high-fidelity cognitive and language development directly into the care routines you are already doing dozens of times a day, such as changing diapers, feeding, and holding your baby.
