Today, I’m excited to share a look inside my Grade Five Homeschool Math Curriculum! I am a big believer in quality over quantity, which is reflected in all of my resources at How Wee Learn. Children do not need to be sitting at a desk for hours each day. If your little ones are anything…
Math Art Projects: 10 Fun Ideas Perfect for Grade 5
Does anyone have a kid who may not love math? Does that same kid prefer crafting, art, or even Legos? Well, I have some exciting news: math and art are very closely related! In fact, they share many of the same tools, concepts, and core skills. We can help show our kids the beauty in…
Mindful Breathing Exercises for Children
In today’s fast-paced world, children are often faced with stress and anxiety, whether it’s from school pressures, social dynamics, or extracurricular activities. Teaching kids effective tools for managing their emotions and stress levels is crucial for their overall well-being and development. One of the simplest yet most powerful tools available is mindful breathing! This week,…
Learning About Manners and More with Fun Games
Earlier this week, I introduced you to one of my favorite resources. I know I say that a lot… BUT this one has a special place in my heart. Raising Kind, Caring, Good Kids was created after some particularly trying times in our own home. These were times when some of our little ones did…
How to Use Affirmations | Raising Kind, Caring, Good Kids
Parenting can be tough! We all have our good and not-so-good days—or, in most cases, our good and not-so-good hours. It is totally normal! I’m not saying that makes it any easier, but sometimes it’s nice to know we are not alone. We can all use a little support on this parenting journey. I am…
Architecture Homeschool Curriculum
Wouldn’t it be fun to travel to the Eiffel Tower or the Great Wall of China? I’m excited to introduce my hands-on architecture homeschool curriculum, which will ignite wonder and curiosity and allow your children to explore four architectural wonders: the Eiffel Tower, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Pyramids of Giza, and the Great…
STEM Building Challenges: 12 Fun Ideas to Try!
What do the Eiffel Tower, the Great Wall of China, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and the Great Pyramid of Giza have in common? They are famous world landmarks with beautiful architecture. I want to help ignite your child’s curiosity about buildings, architecture, and engineering. So today, I have 12 extraordinary STEM building challenges to…
Architecture Activity: Build the Great Wall of China!
Do you know all 7 Wonders of the World and what makes them so special? I want to ignite your child’s curiosity about some of the wonders of the world and the fantastic architecture that goes along with them. I know one great way to ignite learning in children is through hands-on activities. This fun…
Valentine’s Day Activities for Students
Do you feel that? I sure do! Love is in the air! Love comes in many forms—the love you feel for your family, friends, pets, and even for things you’re passionate about, like work and hobbies. I know my daughter would say she loves ponies, and I would say I love coffee and a good…
The BEST Valentine’s Day Science Experiments!
We are getting very excited about Valentine’s Day over here! We love celebrating Love and what better way to celebrate than with some Valentine’s Day Science Experiments! Before we get into all the great ideas, I want to share a sample of my Family Unit study with you: Valentine’s Day School! In Valentine’s Day School,…