What’s Inside Playground Press Homeschool Curriculum

Homeschooling doesn’t have to mean screens, logins, endless prep, or reteaching yourself just to teach your kids. At Playground Press, we believe in bringing back the original learning method: childhood! Our screen-free homeschool curriculum embraces that cozy 90s aesthetic of  paper, pencils, play, and imagination, but with modern, standards-aligned lessons designed for today’s learners!

Created by real teachers who understand how children truly learn, each bundle is sequential, ready-to-use, and completely no-prep, so your homeschool days flow naturally without the stress of planning!

Each month’s lessons tie into the seasons and real-world experiences, helping children connect learning to life all around them. Let’s bring back attention spans, deep thinking, and the simple joy of learning, one hands-on day at a time! Our homeschool curriculum covers Preschool through 2nd Grade, meeting children right where they are and gently guiding them toward what’s next.

Homeschool Curriculum Daily Core Subjects

Each grade’s Daily Core Homeschool Curriculum Subjects include lessons for every weekday of the month. Skills are introduced and practiced in a sequential way so children can build confidence as they learn, one step at a time.

These structured daily lessons create rhythm and consistency while keeping learning playful and hands-on.

 

Preschool Daily Subjects

Preschool Daily Directed Draw

• Builds early fine motor skills and focus
  

• Encourages creativity and visual learning
  

• Strengthens attention to detail and following directions
  
  

Preschool Letter of the Week

• Introduces early phonics and alphabet recognition
  

• Builds pre-reading confidence
  

• Develops sound and letter awareness
  
  

Preschool Daily Math

• Teaches number sense, counting, and patterns
  

• Strengthens problem-solving through play
  

• Builds foundational math vocabulary
  
  

Preschool Daily Pre-Writing & Tracing

• Improves pencil control and hand-eye coordination
  

• Prepares for writing through guided practice
  

• Encourages confidence in mark-making
  
  

Preschool Daily Scissor Skills

• Builds hand strength and coordination
  

• Enhances fine motor development
  

• Encourages independence and creativity

• Lends itself to pre-writing 
  
  

Kindergarten Daily Subjects

Daily Morning Work

• Sets the tone for the day and switches into learning mode

• Can be used to signal to you (parents) what may need to be revisited and what's been mastered 

• Reinforces daily literacy and math review
  

• Builds independence and routine
  

• Strengthens short-term recall
  
  

Daily Math

• Introduces addition, subtraction, and number order
  

• Builds logical thinking and problem-solving
  

• Encourages mathematical confidence
  
  

Daily Phonics

• Builds the foundation to reading

• Strengthens letter-sound connections
  

• Builds decoding skills for early reading
  

• Supports phonemic awareness
  
  

Daily Sight Words

• Improves reading fluency and word recognition
  

• Builds memory and comprehension
  

• Encourages confidence in early reading
  
  

Daily Alphabet

• Reinforces uppercase/lowercase recognition
  

• Strengthens writing formation
  

• Builds vocabulary and phonics connections

 

Daily Writing

• Develops sentence structure and grammar
  

• Builds expressive language and creativity
  

• Reinforces spelling and punctuation skills

 

Daily Reading

• Promotes reading comprehension
  

• Encourages fluency and stamina
  

• Builds vocabulary through exposure to seasonal topics
  
  

First Grade Daily Subjects

Daily Morning Work

• Sets the tone for the day and switches into learning mode

• Can be used to signal to you (parents) what may need to be revisited and what's been mastered 

• Encourages independence and skill review
  

• Supports time management and consistency
  

• Integrates cross-subject practice
  
  

Daily Math

• Strengthens number fluency and computation
  

• Introduces problem-solving strategies
  

• Builds math confidence through repetition
  
  

Daily Phonics

• Deepens decoding and spelling awareness
  

• Reinforces long/short vowel patterns
  

• Supports reading fluency
  
  

Daily Sight Words

• Expands high-frequency word mastery
  

• Boosts writing confidence
  

• Encourages smooth, expressive reading
  
  

Daily Writing

• Develops sentence structure and grammar
  

• Builds expressive language and creativity
  

• Reinforces spelling and punctuation skills
  
  

Daily Reading

• Strengthens comprehension and fluency
  

• Encourages reading for meaning
  

• Expands vocabulary and critical thinking
  
  

Second Grade Daily Subjects

Daily Morning Work

• Sets the tone for the day and switches into learning mode

• Can be used to signal to you (parents) what may need to be revisited and what's been mastered 

• Encourages responsibility and independence
  

• Reinforces foundational literacy and math skills
  

• Establishes consistent learning routines
  
  

Daily Math

• Builds confidence in multi-step problems
  

• Strengthens place value and number patterns
  

• Prepares students for higher-level math concepts
  
  

Daily Phonics

• Supports accurate spelling and word decoding
  

• Strengthens vocabulary through phonetic rules
  

• Builds fluency and confidence in reading
  
  

Daily Heart Words

• Focuses on non-phonetic word mastery
  

• Builds fluency and comprehension
  

• Reinforces consistent exposure and recall
  
  

Daily Writing

• Develops paragraph writing and storytelling
  

• Encourages creative expression and clarity
  

• Strengthens grammar and mechanics
  
  

Daily Reading

• Builds comprehension and inferencing
  

• Promotes fluency and expression
  

• Expands vocabulary through thematic reading
  
  

Additional Homeschool Curriculum Resources

Each monthly homeschool bundle includes bonus activities and creative projects designed to make learning come alive!

• Word Posters – Build early literacy with visual vocabulary displays
  

• Crafts & Craftivities – Combine creativity with writing and fine motor skills
  

• Dramatic Play Centers – Encourage imaginative play with monthly themes (Examples- December: Christmas Tree Farm, October: Pumpkin Spice Cafe)
  

• Science Activities – Hands-on discovery that builds real-world connections
  

• Holiday Activities – Celebrate the season with themed learning fun
  

• Word Searches & Mazes – Reinforce vocabulary, spelling, and problem-solving
  

• Coloring Pages – Encourage mindfulness, fine motor control, and creativity
  
  

Why Families Are Loving Playground Press Homeschool Curriculum 

We asked 300 homeschooling parents and 92% said they prefer a screen-free, teacher-created curriculum like Playground Press over app-based learning tools!

At Playground Press, we’re redefining homeschool curriulum for the modern family.
Our homeschool curriculum is:

• Screen-Free – Built for childhood the way it was meant to be: with pencils, paper, and imagination
  

• Created by Teachers – Developed by experienced educators who know what children need to thrive
  

• Sequential & Ready-to-Use – Thoughtfully structured to build knowledge week by week, no prep required
  

• Seasonally Inspired – Designed to help children connect learning to the world around them

From preschool beginnings to confident second graders, Playground Press grows with your child, one joyful, unplugged lesson at a time!

We love hearing from you! Show us how your family is using our homeschool curriculum by tagging #PlaygroundPressKids or send us a message on our socials!