I love using problem-solving when teaching my kids math. As a teacher, I know that it is best to teach skills together and not isolate one skill at a time. I also know it is important for that teaching to be cyclical, letting children have exposure to it again and again. Problem-solving questions accomplish both…
Daily Preschool Activities (they can do all on their own!)
If there is one thing every grownup who has a preschooler, works with a preschooler, or even knows a preschooler needs—it’s daily preschool activities… daily independent preschool activities to be precise! Those little minds are so inquisitive! That personality… so curious! We definitely want to engage and inspire preschoolers and really lean into all that…
Can You Build a Tower Worth 23?
I find numbers and math in general super fascinating. There, it’s been said. It’s out of the bag. I am a bit of a numbers-nerd. But they are very cool – how they all fit and work together. I love introducing my little ones to some of these neat math concepts. Pretty big concepts really,…
Incredible Science Unit Study: Powerful Pollinators! For K-Grade 6
Get ready! It is time to discover the pollinating superheroes! I introduce to you Powerful Pollinators—part of my Summer Camp at Home Big Kid Edition! This is a fun, engaging science unit study that combines science and environmental education—perfect to get you outside and observe pollinators in action. This unit study, like all of our…
A Gorgeous Nature Bird Feeder Craft
If there is one thing I am loving these days, it is crafts that my kids can do together. This bird feeder craft was the perfect activity for my 12 year old to do with my 3 year old. When you have a big age range in your home, it can be a bit tricky…
Telling Time – I Think It’s Time!
Time sure flies. I remember so vividly tucking that little 6-year-old of mine into bed when it was well before 7:00 pm on a cold winter’s night. His tired little body getting some much needed rest. And Mama too. But those days, I fear are a thing of the past. With a clock in his…
45 of the CUTEST Fall Crafts for Kids
Autumn is just around the corner, so let’s start things off right with a great big list of easy Fall Crafts for Kids, shall we? There is just something about fall that brings out the crafting side of me… perhaps it’s the beautiful colours that inspire me, or the cooler weather that makes me want…
2022-2023 Year at Home Planner
It is ready! It is ready! My patient friends, thank you for waiting. Our annual, beautiful Year at Home Planner is now available to you. This planner is free once again this year, to thank you for your ongoing love and support of How Wee Learn. It follows the same format as last year, including…
Preschooler Farm Books Kids (and Teachers) Love!
Soft and fluffy lambs, sweet little chicks, mooing cows, horses you can ride … it is no wonder preschoolers love a good farm theme! I have compiled some of the best books for you and your children to enjoy as you dive into learning all about the Farm! ‘Down on the Farm’ is, in fact,…
Four Seasons Tree Sun Catchers
John and I had some time to ourselves this weekend. All of the kids went for a sleepover to Nana and Papa’s house, so John and I let loose and went… Antique and Flea Market Shopping! Yep. And it was fantastic. We sauntered along for hours looking at neat things, pondering where we could put…