Our own backyards are home to so many interesting plants and animals, making it the perfect place to cultivate a love of nature with your little one! I gathered 10 of the best children’s books about nature for you to dive into while exploring the great outdoors (or the great backyard). The Backyard Naturalist Family…
Citrus Math Fraction Manipulatives!
Don’t let math get sour—keep it sweet with these citrus math fraction manipulatives! This bundle has been created for you to use with your children and it is completely FREE! These fraction printables are perfect for children in Grades 1-3 and go along beautifully with the How Wee Learn Math Curriculums. Our math curriculum is unique…
The Power of Storytelling in Early Math Education
Have you ever considered using storytelling in early math education? If not, I’m here to convince you! Storytelling is a wonderful way to ignite curiosity and foster understanding with our little learners. In fact, the complete How Wee Learn Primary Math Curriculum—from Grades 1 to 3—teaches math through storytelling. I’ll tell you a bit more…
Color Theory Art & Activity Ideas for Kids
Are you ready to dive into everything color!? As I look out my window to see the ground yet again covered in white, I am ready to infuse more color into our days with some color theory art projects! I rounded up 20 of the best ideas for exploring the color wheel, color mixing, color…
Color Wheel Project for Kids | Learn About Color Theory!
Have you ever heard of a three marker challenge? I’m not sure where the concept originated, but my daughter is ALL about the three marker color challenges lately. Essentially, we dump our markers into a big bowl, close our eyes, and randomly pull out three markers. Whatever colors you get are the ones you have…
Seed Art Summer Craft
Well, I have found my new favorite craft. This seed art project was full of so much learning for my little ones, but perhaps even more importantly, it was… dare I say, relaxing? Generally, when we craft with glue and lots of little bits and pieces, things get messy quickly. But with this seed art…
Geology Unit Study for Kids: What Are Rocks?
Did you know that igneous rocks form when hot magma from a volcano cools? And that the word ‘igneous’ comes from the Latin word ignis, meaning ‘of fire?’ Or that some gems, like sapphire and fluorite, form in a whole rainbow of colors? There are so many interesting facts to learn in this geology unit…
Homeschool Music Unit Study: Learn About the Orchestra!
Does teaching music within your homeschool intimidate you? Well, fret no more! We have an amazing homeschool music unit study that makes music accessible to all families, regardless of musical background or knowledge. Introducing the newest addition to our line-up of Family Unit Studies: Musical Instruments! Learn all about the four families of instruments: strings,…
Learn About Rainforests with an Epic Rainforest Project
From the Amazon, Congo, and Daintree Rainforests, to the canopy layers and biodiversity, get ready to learn about rainforests in this fun, hands-on unit study featuring an epic rainforest project! Did you know rainforests cover around 6% of the Earth’s surface but are home to about half of the world’s wildlife? Or that there are…
Grade One Literacy Curriculum Review
Today, I’m excited to share a look inside my Grade One Literacy Curriculum! If you’re not familiar with my resources, let me give you a brief introduction before we dive into Grade One Literacy. I am a big believer in quality over quantity, which is reflected in all of my homeschool resources. Children do not…