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…
Grade 1 to 8 Math and Literacy in One Page a Day
Learning doesn’t need to be long, complicated, or overwhelming. With the right approach, your child can cover ALL core literacy and math skills with just one page of literacy and one page of math a day. Yes—one. And yes—it really works! Tried, tested, and true. Let’s take a closer look at our Grade School Math…
Breathtaking Winter Books for Preschoolers
I like to live quite simply. You won’t find anything extravagant here, and thanks to a major decluttering effort last year, you won’t find much excess at all. There aren’t many toys, piles of clothes, or unnecessary “stuff.” With one exception. Books. We have shelves upon shelves of them — mostly children’s books, and hundreds…
SPECTACULAR Minute to Win It Games for Families!
Has your family tried Minute to Win It games yet? We’ve recently fallen into the fun, and wow—they are so good for easy, laugh-out-loud family time. The best part? They’re quick, simple, and use things you probably already have at home. After playing (and replaying) quite a few favorites, I decided to pull together a…
Printable Human Body Systems Playdough Mats!
I’m so excited to share these fun and FREE human body playdough mats with you—they turned out even better than I imagined! Whether your little ones love to draw or get hands-on with playdough, these printables are perfect for exploring the major human body systems in a playful, engaging way. Let’s check out what is…
How to Make a Pinwheel | Learning About the Weather
Want to make a super fun pinwheel with just a piece of paper, a pencil, scissors, and a pushpin? Yep, that’s all you need! Oh, and if you’re also curious about wind, forces, and maybe even a few cool experiments to try after, you’re in the right place. We’re about to dive into the magic…
