We have been spending an overwhelming amount of time in the car since deciding to move several states away. There is only so much screen time that my preschooler can tolerate and only so many games of ‘I Spy’ that I can handle before our car trips across state lines, and from potential home to potential…
3 Ways to Learn with Cotton Ball Activities for Preschoolers!
Learning experiences for our little ones do not have to be costly. While expensive toys and games can strengthen many skills, it is not always necessary. One thing I have learned throughout this pandemic is that a great deal of learning can take place with everyday items found around the house, even something as simple…
Printable Letter & Number Playdough Mats!
I am back to the playdough again over here! I tell you, my friend, is there anything that can not be taught through playdough? These FREE Printable Letter Playdough Mats and Number Playdough Mats might just be my favorite so far. A few weeks ago, I shared my Human Body Playdough Mats with you, which…
3 Ways to Play and Learn Ideas
Learning at home isn’t supposed to be complicated. It can be so natural, easy, and fun! I wanted to share with you a few simple and easy ways to weave some learning into your every day at home with your toddlers and preschoolers. I call these, “3 Ways to Play and Learn” ideas. Because they…
How Wee Learn GIFT CARDS!
This Holiday Season give the Gift of … Togetherness Memory Making Learning through Play! A beautiful, happy childhood is at the heart of everything I do here on How Wee Learn. As a seasoned teacher turned homeschooling Mama with over 18 years of experience, I know that a happy, slow childhood is the very best…
Making Ten with Pumpkin Seeds
When I first learned about the idea of teaching children to “make ten” I didn’t fully understand the concept. I mean, sure, teaching children to count up to ten is important. But the idea of making ten goes far beyond counting up to ten. Teaching preschoolers and Kindergarten aged children about this skill is one…
Halloween Counting Activity
1… 2… 3… 4… 5… I love the sound of my kids counting from our kitchen table. “Is this right mommy?” “Yep, looks like you have five little ghosts ready to glue on.” Counting is a great skill for your little one to develop, so you won’t want to miss out on this super easy…
Halloween Sensory Bin
I’m always looking for fun and festive ways to enforce letter learning with my preschooler. It’s a bonus if the set up is short and the playtime is long. With this Halloween sensory bin, I was thrilled with how easy it was to set up and how many different ways my preschooler played and learned. Halloween Sensory…
Spooky or Silly? Creating our Monster Craft for Preschoolers
We love making crafts all year long, but this monster craft for preschoolers is a particular favourite this time of year. Most of the time in our house, monster crafts are more silly than spooky or scary, but this year-round activity is perfect for getting in the Halloween-spirit. Monsters are an amazing opportunity to flex…
Color By Letter and Word Family Printable Pages
Who doesn’t love coloring pages? I know they are always a big hit during Quiet Time over here. Recently, I combined a few of my passions, resulting in these 78 FREE Color-by-Letter Coloring Pages! One of my passions, as you might know, is quiet time. Quiet time helps me add a lovely rhythm to our…
