Earlier this week, I shared a look into my Grade 5 Math Curriculum. Today, I want to do the same with my Grade 5 Literacy Curriculum. The How Wee Learn Literacy Curriculum for Grades 1-3 focuses on building the foundations of writing. In Grades 4-6, however, we focus on a deeper understanding of writing and…
Homeschool Math Curriculum – Grade 5
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…
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 Activity | Celtic Heart Knot
I love Love and I love Valentine’s Day! It’s such a great time to show your admiration toward friends and family. Well, I guess we should do that all the time, BUT February 14th makes it that little bit extra special. And with any holiday, it is, of course, always a great time for crafting!…
Setting Goals with Children: 5 Tips for Success!
I don’t make New Year’s Resolutions. I make goals. I am a big believer in setting (and reaching) goals, and I want to instill this in my kids as well. Goals are not the be-all and end-all, they need to be flexible. But I also know that they can be amazingly effective. This speaks to…
