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.

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• Episode 2: Create Your Daily Routine: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teach-your-littles-at-home-homeschool-preschool-activities/id1763629783?i=1000666653321

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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.

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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

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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.

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Salt Dough Ornaments Blog Post: https://theprimarybrain.com/christmas/2019/12/04/Salt-Dough-Christmas-Ornaments/

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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!

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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

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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!

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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

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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.

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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

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In this episode, I share my favorite ways to teach alphabet activities to your toddlers and preschoolers.

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• Foam Alphabet Letters: https://amzn.to/4eU8Fh8
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