Imagine waking up each day this month and getting to enjoy the Christmas season with your kids. No scrambling for ideas, no pressure to “fit in” the fun—just slipping right into the magic of Christmas. Learning suddenly feels like play, play turns into memory-making, and your days feel lighter and more intentional. And the best…
Christmas Countdown Calendar and Activity Pages!
It’s December! And you know what that means, my sweet friend—it’s time to jump into that holly-jolly spirit. And what better way to do that than with a fun and simple (emphasis on simple!) Christmas Countdown Calendar filled with quick, Christmas-themed learning activities for each day of this month? I present to you… My Printable…
Family Unit Studies for Ages 4–12
Learning together should feel joyful, meaningful, and—most of all—doable. That’s exactly why I created our collection of 35 (and growing) Family Unit Studies, each thoughtfully bundled into themed groups of five. These bundles give your family everything you need for hands-on, curiosity-driven learning across every subject, all in one place. Whether your kids love science…
Play-Based Learning: The Little Flower Shop
“How on Earth does she know how to subtract using decimals???” I just love it when my husband is amazed by our little ones’ knowledge! Of course, this wasn’t part of the Grade One math curriculum—it was discovered through play. Play-based learning is the best way to teach young children. And it’s as simple as…
The Magic of Intentional Play: My Vet Clinic Pretend Play!
Can we just talk about the clutter that comes with having kids for a moment? I used to think it didn’t bother me— that the mess was just part of life with little ones. I mean, with the sheer quantity of toys, there was bound to be chaos somewhere, right? Then my mom (in all…
Woodland Post Office Play-Based Learning Resource | How Wee Learn Membership
At How Wee Learn, we believe the best kind of learning happens through play—joyful, hands-on, and full of imagination. Play-based learning helps children explore, experiment, and create while building important skills like literacy, math, problem-solving, and confidence. And the best part? It feels like fun, not work! When I taught Kindergarten, one of my very…
Play-Based Learning: A Peek Inside the ‘In the Bakery’ Resource
If there’s one thing that makes learning magical, it’s imagination. When children step into a world of play—whether they’re explorers, builders, or bakers—the learning happens naturally and joyfully. Through pretend and play-based learning, little ones develop literacy, numeracy, creativity, and problem-solving skills… all while having so much fun! I can’t wait to share a sneak…
Halloween Games for Kids
Halloween! It will be here before I know it… like tomorrow! Costumes have been decided (well, one for sure, and the second keeps changing between a hockey player or a baseball player—my money is on a combo of the two). Halloween crafts have already begun, and this year, we will be hosting a Halloween party—which…
5 Minute Halloween Crafts!
Halloween is just two days away! If you haven’t yet, it’s the perfect time to dive into the fun and magic of the season. Don’t worry if you’re short on time — I’ve got you covered with these quick and easy 5-Minute Halloween Crafts that are perfect for kids (and grown-ups!) of all ages. Grab…
Paper Airplane Activity | The Four Principles of Flight
If your little one has ever asked you, “How does a plane fly?” and you weren’t exactly sure how to answer, this is the post for you! I’m going to show you how to use a simple paper airplane activity to learn about the four principles of flight—with lots of fun and experimentation along the…
