Imagine waking up every day in October and diving headfirst into the spirit of Halloween—making memories, having a blast with your kids, and sneaking in learning without anyone even noticing. That’s the idea behind Halloween School—your not-so-spooky plan for turning October into one big, epic educational adventure! When my kids were younger, this time of…
Balancing Bird: Halloween Edition! Make a Balancing Bat
Have you ever played with a balancing bird before? You know, the birds that balance by their beak on the tip of your finger? They are such a fun little toy and are wonderful for introducing concepts like weight, gravity, balance, and counterbalance! Today, I’m going to show you how to make your very own…
Remarkable Preschool Math Center Ideas
Before teaching Kindergarten, I spent my days in a preschool room—and wow, did that shape how I see early learning. It taught me just how powerful play-based math can be, and honestly, it’s so fun to teach! Even though I’m soaking up this special time at home with my own little ones, I still feel…
How Wee Learn’s Grade 6 Math Curriculum
I’m so excited to give you a little behind-the-scenes look at my Grade Six Math Curriculum today! If you have been following along, you will know I’m all about quality over quantity. Even as children get older and their math work gets more complex, they don’t need to spend hours glued to a desk. Those tweens…
10 Fun Math Games Perfect for Grade 6
“Ugh, math again?” If you’ve ever heard that groan from your tween, you’re definitely not alone. Math can sometimes feel like a chore—but it doesn’t have to be! I love using games to sneak in some solid math practice without the eye rolls and sighs. Whether you’re trying to boost your 6th grader’s confidence with…
All About Me Unit Study for Homeschool
I’m thrilled to present the All About Me Unit Study—an engaging, hands-on unit study that will guide your children in discovering more about themselves, their families, and what makes them truly unique. Did you know that the word ‘unique’ is derived from the Latin word unicus, meaning ‘one and only?’ Have you ever wondered what…
