Can we talk about spelling for a minute? (and how to make it fun!) We spend a lot of time talking about how to teach kids to read—and rightly so! But there’s another side of literacy that doesn’t always get the spotlight it deserves: Spelling! Let’s face it, spelling can be… tricky. English is full…
Homeschool Reading Curriculum Overview
I have something truly exciting to share with you… We now know exactly how to teach children to read! Yes, you read that right! And today, I will show you how to do it, too! As a Teacher and Certified Reading Specialist, I am going to help you understand how reading develops in children. We…
Learning to Read with Word Families
I’ve been fascinated by the journey of learning to read and write for as long as I can remember. Over the years, I’ve worked with hundreds of students in the classroom—some who seemed to pick up reading effortlessly, and others who struggled despite their best efforts. Determined to better support all learners, I completed three…
Learning Numbers Through Play: Preschool Math Activities
Before I taught Kindergarten, I spent my days in a preschool classroom—and honestly, that experience was a game-changer. It gave me such a deep appreciation for how much learning happens through play before kids ever start “big kid” school. One thing I noticed? Preschool math doesn’t always get the spotlight it deserves. But it’s actually…
The Everything Preschool Bundle – A Year of Playful Learning Made Simple
Preschool is such a magical season of curiosity and (let’s be honest) a whole lot of energy! The Everything Preschool Bundle was designed to bring ease, joy, and connection to your days through hands-on play that gently builds early learning skills. From nature walks that turn into science lessons to quiet time activities that encourage…
Preschool Card Games: ABC Go Fish!
Get ready for the very best of the best preschool card games! When my little ones are about 3 or so, they start joining in on some of the board game and card game fun that happens around here (oh yes, it’s a wild home we have, friends!). I really do love card games for…
Kindergarten at Home | A Peek Inside the Apple Theme
There’s so much learning packed into something as simple as… an apple! 🍎 With autumn just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to start an apple-themed adventure with your kindergartener. Crisp air, golden leaves, and juicy apples in every shade of red, yellow, and green—what could be more magical? Today, I’m thrilled to give…
A Simple Kindergarten Homeschool Routine That Works
One of the questions we hear most often is, “How do I fit everything into our week?” When you’re homeschooling kindergarten, it’s easy to feel like you have to fit everything into your week. Reading, writing, art, hands-on activities, outdoor play, field trips… the list can quickly feel overwhelming. But the truth is, kindergarten doesn’t…
The Everything Kindergarten Bundle
If you’ve ever wished someone would bundle up a beautiful, playful, actually doable year of kindergarten and hand it to you with a bow… well, friend, today is your day! The Everything Kindergarten Bundle truly has everything you need to create a magical, memorable, and educational year at home. From literacy and numeracy to art…
Woodland Post Office Play-Based Learning | How Wee Learn Membership
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…
