• 006 | 5 Fun Preschool Themes for the Fall Season
    Sep 16 2024

    Today on the show I am sharing 5 of my favorite themes for preschool learning during the fall season.

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    Click the blog posts below for a closer look:

    Apple Theme

    Pumpkin Theme

    Spider Theme

    Halloween Theme

    Turkey Theme

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    Grab even more activities on The Primary Brain Blog.

    We're also on Instagram if you want to DM us for activity ideas.

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    23 mins
  • 005 | 6 Skill Areas to Teach Toddlers and Preschoolers
    Sep 9 2024

    You know you want to teach your kids, but what do you teach them? Where do you begin? Today I am sharing the 6 skill areas I focus on when designing activities for my little ones at home.

    Grab your FREE Toddler Activities Guide so you don’t need to take notes!

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    Check out our Toddler Learning Curriculum for an entire year of activities and lesson plans you can start doing right away with your little ones!

    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.

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    14 mins
  • 004 | 10 Outdoor Learning Activities You Can Do at the Beach
    Sep 2 2024

    In this episode, we share 10 ways to incorporate outdoor learning activities with your little ones at the beach.

    Activity Links Mentioned:

    • Grab your Scavenger Hunt Printable to take to the beach
    • Preschool letter worksheets to practice letter formation
    • Summer Preschool Activity Pack

    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.

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    20 mins
  • 003 | How to Prepare for Your Homeschool Preschool Year
    Aug 26 2024

    You know you want to homeschool your little ones this year, but where do you begin? What materials do you prep? I’m here to help you take the guesswork out of homeschool preschool! Today on the show, I am sharing 3 free resources you can use to help you plan activities all year. Let’s begin the conversation on how to teach your little ones at home.

    Grab your freebies:

    • School year calendar and unit plans
    • Activity guide
    • Bonus activities bundle

    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.

    Save ideas for future activities from our Pinterest boards.

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    16 mins
  • 002 | Our Homeschool Preschool Daily Routine
    Aug 26 2024

    Today I am answering the question, “How can I get started with a daily routine? What would this look like for my preschooler?”

    I am sharing how to create a preschool routine for your child as you play and learn at home. Whether you are looking for a quick activity or a longer learning time, there will be ideas in the episode for you. I hope this episode helps you get started teaching your little ones at home!

    Download your free Toddler Activity Guide and curriculum sequence with 40 themes.

    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 or save ideas from our Pinterest boards.

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    12 mins
  • 001 | Our Homeschool Preschool Journey Began With Simple Toddler Activities At Home
    Aug 26 2024

    In today’s first episode of Teach Your Littles At Home, I’ll be sharing how we got started doing simple activities at home and how it became a part of our daily routine. I hope you feel inspired to start doing activities at home with your own little ones!

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    Connect with Laurin in our Teach Your Littles at Home Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1277293075961826

    Grab even more activities on The Primary Brain Blog: https://theprimarybrain.com

    We're also on Instagram if you want to DM us @theprimarybrain for activity ideas or save ideas from our Pinterest boards: https://www.pinterest.com/theprimarybrain

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    10 mins
  • 000 | Teach Your Littles At Home Trailer
    Aug 22 2024

    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 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.

    Grab free activities and learn more at: https://theprimarybrain.com

    Connect with Laurin in our Teach Your Littles at Home Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1277293075961826

    Where to follow us:

    • Subscribe to our podcast so you never miss an episode!
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    2 mins