Do you want to learn how to make a pinwheel with just a piece of paper, a pencil, scissors, and a pushpin? Do you also want to learn about forces and winds and enjoy a few little experiments to extend the learning with your pinwheel? Well, keep reading because I’ve got you covered! Making a…
18 Epic DIY Solar System Model Ideas for Kids
If your children are interested in learning more about the solar system, you’re in the right place! I gathered some of the most EPIC DIY Solar System Model ideas, perfect for incorporating into a unit study all about the solar system! From pom poms to paper mache, sponge art to string art, you’ll find lots…
Paper Airplane Designs for Kids
Earlier this week, I shared with you how you can use a paper airplane activity to teach children about the flight. Well, since then, our house has slowly been filling with all sorts of paper airplane designs as we have been experimenting with different styles. We’ve made paper airplanes that go really far, paper airplanes…
DIY Solar Oven with a Pizza Box!
Are you looking for a fun, educational, and delicious activity to do with your kids? Building a DIY solar oven is a fantastic project that combines science, creativity, culinary skills, and environmental awareness. (Bet you didn’t see that last one coming!) Not only will kids learn about solar energy, but they will also get the…
How to Make a Rainforest Diorama Filled with Learning!
Earlier this week, I shared some fun, colorful, mixed-media rainforest animal crafts with you. Within that post, I also shared a glimpse into our epic Rainforest Diorama from the Exploring Rainforests Family Unit Study. Today, I thought I would share with you a bit more about this amazing creation! Exploring Rainforests Family Unit Study But…
Rainforest Animal Crafts & Art Projects for Kids
If you’re learning about the rainforest in your homeschool or classroom, you’ve come to the right place! This post is filled with fun rainforest animal crafts and art projects—the perfect hands-on addition to a rainforest unit study. From toucans to tigers, snakes to sloths, you’re going to love these colorful, mixed-media art projects! Rainforest Diorama…
Chicken Printables for Fun, Learning, and Imaginative Play
As you may have heard, I recently launched the How Wee Learn Community—a place where we support each other on our journeys, and you enjoy monthly Masterclasses AND a new Exclusive Resource each and every month. It has been so much fun getting to know everyone in the community! If you haven’t already signed up…
How to Make a Field Journal for Earth Day and Every Day!
Happy Earth Day! Today, we will be heading out for our Annual Earth Day Nature Walk. While it certainly sounds fancy—you know, adding the word “annual” and Capitalizing Every Word—it’s really just a simple walk in the woods, something we do often. This year, however, we’re adding something new to our walk: we made a…
Summer Camp Crafts Infused with Nature
I cannot wait for summer! The warmth of the sun, days immersed in nature, summer camp crafts, and creating magical memories for my little ones. This year, we’re going to use Summer Camp at Home as the backbone to our summer. With it, we read a short story before bedtime and enjoy a craft or…
Architecture Activity for Kids: Build The Great Wall of China!
Earlier this week, I shared the ten topics from our latest Family Unit Study: Architecture Around the World. This unit has been an absolute hit with the kids! They are loving the wide variety of hands-on activities—everything from watercolor art, to scavenger hunts, to STEM challenges and the architecture activity I’m going to share with…