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…
Nature Crafts and Activities for Children
If you’re at home with your little ones and wondering how to fill the day with something magical, meaningful, and just a little bit muddy, I’ve got the perfect idea… Well, several ideas! This blog post is filled with nature crafts and activities for children! There’s something incredibly special about time spent outside. The fresh…
Collecting Nature Treasures with Kids
I hope everyone’s been soaking up the sunshine and getting outside this summer! I’m sure you know this already, but it truly is one of my favourite things to do! Being outside and enjoying nature and all its wonderful treasures. If you’ve ever gone on a walk, hike, or even just stepped into the backyard…
Sun Science Experiments for Kids | 15 Fun Ideas!
Earlier this week, I shared with you how we made a Solar Updraft Tower. The kids had a great time building and observing their tower. Plus, the whole process was filled with lots of sun science learning, too! Today, I’m going to share with you more ways that you can learn about the sun, light,…
Nature Activities for Preschoolers | Stick Weaving
Being in nature is both beneficial and refreshing. There are countless wonderful advantages to spending time outdoors—fresh air, sunshine, and the opportunity to connect with and learn from the natural world. That’s why so many of my resources incorporate nature-based activities. Nature School is a fabulous outdoor-inspired resource you can get as part of my Everything…
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!…
Homemade Halloween Costumes for the Wild Child
Don’t you just love sweet homemade Halloween costumes? I was perusing Pinterest, as I have been known to do a time or two (hundred), and kept finding these adorable DIY costumes that I thought were perfect for this nature-loving Mama and her little free spirits. Since I know so many of you also fall into…
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 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 Alphabet Games & Activities
With some absolutely beautiful weather this week, summertime—and all that it stands for—is calling me! It’s a time for fun in the sun, loads of play, and exploring this incredible world of ours. It’s also the perfect time to do some one-on-one learning with little ones. No matter how incredible a teacher is, there is nothing…