I absolutely love using games to help teach math skills! Over the years, I have come across oodles of brilliant, fun math games for kids—from DIY Math Guess Who, to the pencil-and-paper game Strike It Out, to classics like Yahtzee and Battleship. Today, I’m going to share 10 of my favorite math games from fellow…
Fun Math Games for Grade 1
“Can we play a game?” If there’s one thing Grade One kids love, it’s learning through play—and math is no exception! I’m a big believer that math skills stick best when they’re wrapped in laughter, movement, and a little bit of friendly competition. Math games make numbers feel less intimidating and a whole lot more…
A Complete Math Curriculum for Grades 1 to 8
I am so excited to share that How Wee Learn offers a complete math curriculum for children in Grades 1 through 8! This isn’t a collection of worksheets or a series of disconnected lessons. It’s a teacher-created, thoughtfully designed, fully integrated math program that: Meets and/or exceeds U.S. and Canadian math standards Covers all core…
Science Of Flight Family Unit Study
How can planes carry so much cargo and still fly? What are the principles of flight? How do flying squirrels really fly? With the Science of Flight Family Unit Study, you will learn all of this and more through hands-on fun! In this post, I’m going to share the 10 topics from our Science of…
6 Poem Writing Ideas, Perfect for Grade Six
I have always loved poems. From the time I was a little girl until now, poems have always had a special place in my heart. I love hearing them, creating them, and watching how a few carefully chosen words can stir so much emotion and imagination. Poetry is not just a joy for adults—it’s also…
Graphic Organizers for Kids: Get Writing Clearly!
We needed to create some graphic organizers to go along with our Grade Two Literacy Curriculum, so I thought it best to write a full blog post on the topic. After all, graphic organizers are a perfect tool for young writers! I wanted to be sure you knew about them. Oh, and I also wanted…
A Complete Literacy Curriculum for Grades 1 to 8
I am so excited to share that How Wee Learn offers a complete literacy curriculum for children in Grades 1 through 8! This isn’t a random collection of worksheets or a patchwork of disconnected lessons. It’s a teacher-created, thoughtfully designed, complete literacy curriculum that builds strong reading and writing skills. We take things one manageable…
Winter Olympics Book List for Kids
Snowy days, couch cuddles, and kids who suddenly want to know everything about the Winter Olympics? Same here! If your home has been buzzing with questions about medals, athletes, and lightning-fast skiers, I’ve got the perfect solution: books! Because really… there’s not much a great book can’t fix. This book list comes straight from our…
The Best Read Aloud Chapter Books
There’s something pretty magical about reading chapter books aloud with kids. Whether you’re curled up on the couch or sneaking in a chapter before bed, it’s a special way to connect, laugh, and go on adventures together—without even leaving the house. And the best part? While you’re sharing a story, your child is building focus,…
The Only Grade Two Book List You Need!
As a teacher and reading specialist, it is my sworn duty to love books. And I do! It is also my sworn duty to help children fall in love with books. With that in mind, I’m excited to share beautiful, thoughtfully curated book lists that kids will truly love. The Ultimate Book List for Grade…