I am super excited to share this name art project with you! I cannot recall where I first saw symmetrical name art, but it’s one of those projects that has been in the back of my mind for years, waiting for the perfect opportunity to present itself. And today, my friend, is the day! But…
Mail Time in the Forest! Play-Based Learning
When I taught Kindergarten, I loved the story, The Jolly Postman. So we thought it only fitting to create a Woodland Post Office Theme to add to everyone’s Play-Based Learning Library in our How Wee Learn Community Membership! Now don’t be fooled, this Exclusive Resource is so much more than just cute. It is FULL…
Dramatic Play (and learning!): My Vet Clinic
Can we just talk about the clutter that can come with having kids for a moment? I used to think it didn’t bother me. That the mess was just a way of life when you had little ones and there was nothing you could do about it. I mean, the shear quantity of toys meant…
Teaching Kids to Read Through Play
As a teacher, one of the things I get asked the MOST about is teaching kids to read. For some children, it comes so quickly and naturally. And for others… it doesn’t. So this post is for the mama of one of those “others” (and I say that in a kidding and kind way, of…
Letter Games with Free Printable Cards
Do you know how children learn best? Through play! And learning letters is no exception—these letter games are perfect for little learners beginning their literacy journey. The magic lies in the fact that when children are engrossed in play, they become active participants in their own learning process. Their curiosity is sparked, their imaginations ignited,…
How to Teach Children to Read: 4 Steps to Reading Success
Once upon a time, I taught Kindergarten. I loved teaching those little ones, and I really developed my skills for giving children the pre-reading skills they needed to thrive. I knew how to teach children to read. Then, I decided to mosey on into an Intensive Support Classroom for two years. These children were…
Sign Language Alphabet | Teach Your Child to Sign the Alphabet!
Teaching children the alphabet is one of the first steps toward developing strong literacy skills (it’s actually the second step, but that’s a conversation for another blog post!). Adding sign language into the mix can give your child even more advantages. Learning how to sign the alphabet not only helps with language development but also…
Letter Sound Games for Preschoolers | Free Printable
Teaching our young children is a very exciting time, though it can sometimes feel a bit overwhelming. There is a lot of information out there, and it can be hard to discern exactly what, when, and how to teach a preschooler—especially when it comes to teaching letter sounds. But let me tell you this: the…
42 Splendidly Creative Homemade Musical Instruments
Do you know what is perfect for a rainy day? A playdate? Any sick day? Or a just-about-an-anything day? Homemade musical instruments! If you’re not sure what to do with the kiddos, making a homemade musical instrument band is the answer! There is so much fun to be had and amazing memories to be made…
Hundreds Chart Games | 8 Fun Ideas for Grades 1 to 3
If you’re looking for a simple and engaging way to help kids with number sense, the hundreds chart is your new best friend! You can use it to play all sorts of fun hundreds chart games that reinforce skills like counting, addition and subtraction, patterning, and more. In this post, I’m sharing eight of my…