Are you the parent of a preschooler?
If you’ve got kids between the ages of three and five, you’re probably on the hunt for ways to keep them engaged and entertained.
Podcasts are a great way to do that.
They’re screen-free, accessible from any smart device, and there’s something for every age group — little ones included.
Do you like the idea of podcasts, but wonder where they actually fit into your routine?
If that’s you, read on. We’ve got a preschool parent’s practical guide to implement Pinna audio at any time of day.
Let’s get started.
How Parents of Preschoolers can Add Pinna Audio to their Daily Routines
Morning Routine
- Listen to a song from an album like Mixie’s La-La-La-Letters during teeth brushing time. It makes the perfect timer.
- Play an episode of Mother Tongue or Eat Your Spanish while your child eats breakfast for a little language learning.
- Start your day with a laugh by listening to a HiLL-LaRRy-uS Joke of the Day.
- Listen to an episode of Noodle Loaf in the car on the way to school to learn all about music fundamentals in a way that is interesting and engaging to the littlest learners.
- Work through big emotions with episodes of Daytime Explorers. The episodes are under 10 minutes and perfect for listening to while helping your child get dressed.
- If you’re doing any preschool learning at home, listen to one episode of Quentin and Alfie’s ABC Adventures a week. It’s a great way to supplement your letter curriculum.
Afternoon Routine
- Play an episode of Julie’s Library during lunch. Food always pairs well with a story. And there’s no better storyteller than Julie Andrews.
- Listen to an episode of Sarah and Duck on the way home from school. These sweet, short stories encourage creativity and teach important problem-solving skills.
- Molly and the Sugar Monster has short episodes that are perfect for afternoon snack time. Bonus: this podcast encourages healthy eating habits!
- Get your kids up and moving to release some energy with Hey Story Go! – especially great when stuck indoors.
- Take a moment out of your day to teach mindfulness with Relax and Be Happy.
- A song from any of the They Might Be Giants albums is the perfect length for a two-minute toy pickup. (Hint: they also sing the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse theme song and Hot Dog Song so you know your kids are gonna love ‘em!)
- Play an episode of Dirt Girl’s Nature Academy in lieu of your afternoon story time once or twice per week. Fun science lessons ftw!
Evening Routine
- Gather the family for meal prep and listen to a story together — something episodic like Piper and the Dots will be fun for everyone and give you all something to look forward to each night.
- Listen to any of Pinna’s upbeat albums for some fun mood music during dinner.
- Turn on Kid Wash during bath time
- A two-minute episode of The Ballad of Phineas McBoof or The Return of Phineas McBoof is the perfect length for brushing teeth before bed.
- Play an episode of Bedtime Explorers or Peace Out each night to help your child wind down from the day.
- Give your voice a rest and let Pinna take over the bedtime story once in a while with sweet stories from Mr. Poggle and Scamp.
The Wrap-Up
We’re all ears!
How will you add podcasts to your preschooler’s routine? We’d love to hear from you! Find us on all our social platforms – Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest – or email us at contact@pinna.fm.
