Little Steps Planner Template
LITTLE STEPS
Weekly Play & Development Planner (Ages 2-3)
All-Inclusive Milestones
Week Of:
Classroom:
Lead Teacher:
Weekly Theme / Interest
Language & Core Words
Daily Focus & Morning Circle Focus
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sensory & Motor Skills
Gross, Fine & Tactile Play
Gross Motor Activities
Climbing, balance, throwing, jumping, active movement.
Fine Motor Coordination
Pinching, stacking, playdough, grip, simple tools.
Sensory Exploration
Water/sand play, textures, scent, light table, messy play.
Language & Social-Emotional Development
Communication & Connection
Language & Literacy Enrichment
Read-aloud books, fingerplays, rhymes, descriptive vocabulary.
Cooperative & Emotional Skills
Turn-taking, identifying feelings, peer play prompts.
Page 1: Motor, Sensory & Language
LITTLE STEPS
Weekly Play & Development Planner (Ages 2-3)
All-Inclusive Milestones
Part 2: Cognitive, Creative & Self-Help Domains Complementary planning sheet
Creative & Cognitive Play
Art, Logic & Sorting
Art & Creative Expression
Finger painting, paper tearing, free scribbling, clay play.
Cognitive & Inquiry Play
Color sorting, puzzles, cause/effect, stacking sizing blocks.
Music, Rhythm & Sounds
Instruments, freeze dance, clapping, rhythmic syllables.
Self-Help & Independence
Routines
Washing hands, putting on shoes/coats, clean-up helper tasks.
Outdoor & Large Group
Nature exploration, tag, bubble play, circle games.
Observations & Developmental Milestones Tracker Notes
Breakthroughs, triggers, and social notes
Page 2: Cognitive, Creative & Self-Help