The 12 tools a preschool teacher uses to give toddlers a head start, without screens
After a decade teaching preschool, Becca built a complete set of hands-on tools designed to work together — a full year, and for many kids several years, of learning. Here's how all 12 fit.
These twelve tools aren't a random pile of activities — I built them over ten years to work together, each one covering a different skill so they add up to a full year (and for a lot of kids, two or three) of learning. Let me walk you through all twelve, ending with the one it's all built around. No $200 toys, no apps pretending to be educational — just the hands-on basics that actually move the needle before kindergarten.
Get all 12 — a full year of learning
The whole set, designed to work together. Most families get all 12; you can also build a smaller box to start.
"My 3-year-old asks for her 'school books' instead of the iPad now. I never thought I'd see that."
"He went from zero interest to writing his name in a few weeks. The wipe-clean book is pure magic at our house."
"Finally something screen-free that actually holds his attention. I bought a second set for grandma's house."
Give them the complete head start
All 12 teacher-designed tools, working together — screen-free, and ready to use the moment the box arrives.