Teach Your Littles At Home | Homeschool Preschool Activities for Busy Moms of Toddlers and Preschoolers
Do you wish there was a simple way to teach your 2 to 5-year-old children at home while they play? Are you looking for a simple roadmap you can follow to help guide you in creating the perfect learning opportunities that will fit into your busy days as a mom? Welcome! I’m Laurin Brainard from The Primary Brain and I am so glad you are here at Teach Your Littles At Home! I know how it feels to have little ones running around the house while caring for a new baby. I am always trying to find the next activity to do with my little ones while I take care of other little ones, cook dinner, and try to keep the house looking somewhat presentable. I have discovered that having a structured routine with my children is just what I need to keep our life running smoothly. Inside this podcast, I’m combining my 11 years as a classroom teacher, along with my own homeschool preschool experiences to help you find activities and ideas to keep those little hands busy learning. You will learn how to make academic concepts fun and hands-on without losing your sanity! We are going to simplify teaching your children at home so that you can have FUN while you learn and play with one another. So, it’s time to grab your favorite hot beverage (yes, I said HOT!) and tune in as we talk about how you can get started teaching your little learners at home! Now, get ready to make more memories than you ever dreamed of with your children! You can connect with me here: Join Our Facebook Community - Teach Your Littles At Home: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1277293075961826 Website: theprimarybrain.com Instagram: @theprimarybrain Email Laurin: theprimarybrain@gmail.com
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Monday Jan 20, 2025
Monday Jan 20, 2025
We’re getting ready to celebrate 100 days of preschool learning! On today’s episode, I will help you create a plan to celebrate the 100th day of school in your home.
Links mentioned:
Grab your 100th Day of School Unit (Use code 100Days for 30% off): https://theprimarybrain.etsy.com/listing/1860811227/100th-day-of-preschool-activities-100
Use the code 100DAYS for 30% your entire purchase in my shop: https://theprimarybrain.etsy.com?coupon=100DAYS
Listen to Episode 11 – What are fine motor skills? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teach-your-littles-at-home-homeschool-preschool-activities/id1763629783?i=1000673860461
Read the full blog post and view photos of activities: https://theprimarybrain.com/preschool/2025/01/16/100th-Day-of-Preschool
Where to follow us:
Connect with Laurin in our Teach Your Littles at Home Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1277293075961826
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theprimarybrain
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Monday Jan 13, 2025
Monday Jan 13, 2025
In this episode, I’m sharing 10 of my favorite indoor gross motor games for kids to keep on hand for the days you need to stay indoors.
Links Mentioned:
Episode 5: 6 Skill Areas to Teach Your Toddlers: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teach-your-littles-at-home-homeschool-preschool-activities/id1763629783?i=1000668890897
Cars Toddler Activities: https://theprimarybrain.etsy.com/listing/992894629/cars-toddler-activities-tot-school
Grab these freebies for even more indoor fun:
Free school year calendar and unit plans: https://theprimarybrain.com/menu/podcast-toddler-curriculum-map
Free activity guide: https://theprimarybrain.com/menu/podcast-toddler-guide
Free bonus activities bundle: https://theprimarybrain.com/menu/podcast-bonus-bundle
Connect with Laurin in our Teach Your Littles at Home Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1277293075961826
Where to follow us:
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theprimarybrain
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Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/1277293075961826
Monday Jan 06, 2025
Monday Jan 06, 2025
Happy 2025! In this first episode of the new year, I'm sharing 7 things you can do to set the tone for a wonderful year of learning with your little ones.
Links Mentioned:
Download your FREE toddler curriculum map:
https://theprimarybrain.com/menu/podcast-toddler-curriculum-map
Episode 2: Create Your Daily Routine: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teach-your-littles-at-home-homeschool-preschool-activities/id1763629783?i=1000666653321
You can also grab our Free Preschool Bonus Bundle here: https://theprimarybrain.com/menu/podcast-bonus-bundle
Connect with Laurin in our Teach Your Littles at Home Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1277293075961826
Where to follow us:
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theprimarybrain
Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/theprimarybrain/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/1277293075961826
Monday Dec 16, 2024
Monday Dec 16, 2024
On today’s final episode of 2024, I’m sharing what we will be doing for New Years and I hope it helps give you ideas for how to ring in the New Year with your little ones—without losing sleep.
Links mentioned:
New Years Toddler Unit: https://theprimarybrain.etsy.com/listing/1644883361/new-years-toddler-activities-tot-school
Confetti Balloons: https://amzn.to/3ZThKCq
Kwikstix Paints: https://amzn.to/4iHvRCm
New Years Toddler Blog Post: https://theprimarybrain.com/toddler%20school/2023/12/19/New-Years-Toddler-Activities/
*Please note, the Amazon links are commissionable links. This means I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.
EVEN MORE FUN!
Grab your FREE Preschool Bonus Bundle Here: https://theprimarybrain.com/menu/podcast-bonus-bundle
Connect with Laurin in our Teach Your Littles at Home Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1277293075961826
Where to follow us:
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Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/1277293075961826
Monday Dec 09, 2024
Monday Dec 09, 2024
In this episode, you can grab 10 simple Christmas activities you can do with your kids using items you already have at home.
Links mentioned:
Gingerbread Playdough Recipe: https://theprimarybrain.com/christmas/2018/12/11/Homemade-No-Bake-Christmas-Playdough/
Salt Dough Ornaments Blog Post: https://theprimarybrain.com/christmas/2019/12/04/Salt-Dough-Christmas-Ornaments/
Episode 17: Christmas Holiday Traditions for Kids: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teach-your-littles-at-home-homeschool-preschool-activities/id1763629783?i=1000678917171
If you are looking for Christmas printables, check out these resources:
Toddler Christmas Activities: https://theprimarybrain.etsy.com/listing/1334512553/christmas-toddler-activities-tot-school
Preschool Christmas Activities: https://theprimarybrain.etsy.com/listing/1616347899/christmas-preschool-activities-pre-k
Connect with Laurin in our Teach Your Littles at Home Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1277293075961826
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theprimarybrain
Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/theprimarybrain
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/1277293075961826
Monday Dec 02, 2024
Monday Dec 02, 2024
On today’s episode, I’m sharing a few December traditions that our family enjoys each year. I hope you feel inspired to kick off the holiday season with some fun new traditions of your own! Making gingerbread houses, getting a real tree, making ornaments, and a Christmas book advent are just a few of the topics you will enjoy.
Links mentioned:
Salt Dough Ornaments Blog Post: https://theprimarybrain.com/christmas/2019/12/04/Salt-Dough-Christmas-Ornaments/
If you are looking for Christmas printables, check out these resources:
Toddler Christmas Activities: https://theprimarybrain.etsy.com/listing/1334512553/christmas-toddler-activities-tot-school
Preschool Christmas Activities: https://theprimarybrain.etsy.com/listing/1616347899/christmas-preschool-activities-pre-k
Connect with Laurin in our Teach Your Littles at Home Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1277293075961826
Where to follow us:
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theprimarybrain
Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/theprimarybrain
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/1277293075961826
Monday Nov 25, 2024
Monday Nov 25, 2024
Have you ever wondered what materials you need on hand to teach your child? Whether you are a homeschool preschool family or just starting to think about what to work on with your child, an activity basket will help you stay organized and make learning fun for your littles! So today on the show, I’m sharing all my tips and tricks for creating an activity basket that your little ones are sure to love!
Grab our Free Preschool Bonus Bundle here: https://theprimarybrain.com/menu/podcast-bonus-bundle
Items included in our activity basket:
Crayons
Shoelaces
Large pencil
Glue stick
Blank white paper
Strips of construction paper
Folded white paper
Plastic tweezers and pompoms
Playdough container
Colored masking tape roll
Share your activity basket in our Teach Your Littles At Home Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1277293075961826
Where to follow us:
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Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/1277293075961826
Monday Nov 18, 2024
Monday Nov 18, 2024
What is the true meaning of why we celebrate Thanksgiving? Today we are talking about ways to make Thanksgiving memorable and special for your little ones. I’m sharing 5 ways to make Thanksgiving special with a few ideas from our own family traditions that we share each year. I hope you feel motivated to try a few new things this year!
Links to Thanksgiving resources mentioned:
Turkey Toddler Activities: https://theprimarybrain.etsy.com/listing/1314900201/turkey-toddler-activities-tot-school
Thanksgiving Preschool Activities: https://theprimarybrain.etsy.com/listing/1799855378/thanksgiving-preschool-activities
Connect with Laurin in our Teach Your Littles at Home Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1277293075961826
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theprimarybrain
Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/theprimarybrain
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/1277293075961826
Monday Nov 11, 2024
Monday Nov 11, 2024
In this episode, we are talking about 10 simple math activities you can do with your little ones to work on color names, number names, and counting using items you already have around the house.
Links Mentioned:
Numbers Playdough Book: https://theprimarybrain.etsy.com/listing/1796174894/numbers-to-120-playdough-mats-play-dough
FREE Playdough Colors Book in our Bonus Bundle: https://theprimarybrain.com/menu/podcast-bonus-bundle
Counting Playdough Book: https://theprimarybrain.etsy.com/listing/1810377859/counting-playdough-mats-play-dough-cards
Listen to Episode 5 for even more math activity ideas here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teach-your-littles-at-home-homeschool-preschool-activities/id1763629783?i=1000668890897
Connect with Laurin in our Teach Your Littles at Home Facebook community.
Grab even more activities on The Primary Brain Blog.
We're also on Instagram if you want to DM us for activity ideas.
Plan ahead and save activity ideas from our Pinterest boards.
Monday Nov 04, 2024
Monday Nov 04, 2024
In this episode, I share my favorite ways to teach alphabet activities to your toddlers and preschoolers.
Links Mentioned:
Foam Alphabet Letters: https://amzn.to/4eU8Fh8
Bath Paints: https://amzn.to/3NhE8yg
Tub of Magnetic Letters: https://amzn.to/3zS9wAd
Alphabet Cookie Cutters: https://amzn.to/3YfCvaL
Letter Stamps: https://amzn.to/3BtnGrV
Grab your FREE Preschool Bonus Bundle Here: https://theprimarybrain.com/menu/podcast-bonus-bundle
Grab our new Alphabet Coloring Book on Amazon Here: https://amzn.to/3ZYrcEX
Connect with Laurin in our Teach Your Littles at Home Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1277293075961826
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