It’s December! And you know what that means, my sweet friend—it’s time to jump into that holly-jolly spirit. And what better way to do that than with a fun and simple (emphasis on simple!) Christmas Countdown Calendar filled with quick, Christmas-themed learning activities for each day of this month? I present to you… My Printable…
Woodland Post Office Play-Based Learning Resource | 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…
Five Senses Activities for Toddlers!
Toddlers are little explorers, and their five senses—smell, taste, touch, hearing, and sight are their ultimate tools for discovering the world. Everything is new, exciting, and worth investigating. That’s exactly why five-senses activities are such a fun and powerful way to help children learn and grow. Today, I’ve got some fantastic ideas to share—perfect for…
Teaching Kids to Read Through Play
Let’s talk about one of the most common questions I get as a teacher (and homeschooling mom): “How do I actually teach my child to read?” For some kids, reading clicks into place like magic—easy peasy. And for others… well, let’s just say it’s more of a journey. And guess what? That’s 100% OKAY. I’m…
Remarkable Preschool Math Center Ideas
Before teaching Kindergarten, I spent my days in a preschool room—and wow, did that shape how I see early learning. It taught me just how powerful play-based math can be, and honestly, it’s so fun to teach! Even though I’m soaking up this special time at home with my own little ones, I still feel…
Kindergarten Homeschool Curriculum
There are some magical things happening between the ages of 4 and 6. Well, truthfully, we can say this about many ages. But I’m talking about big-time brain development. Our kiddos are soaking up language like little sponges, figuring out big emotions, and buzzing with energy. In other words, it’s the perfect time to nurture…
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…
Play into Kindergarten Readiness Review
Did you know that 90% of a child’s brain growth happens before age 6? It’s no wonder early experiences have a lasting impact on a child’s learning, behavior, and health. No pressure, right!? As a teacher and homeschooling mama, let me be the first to tell you: It doesn’t have to be hard! Today, I’m…
Learning Through Play: Sunken Treasure Review
If there’s one thing I know for sure, it’s that children learn best through play. Hands down. When kids are actively engaged—imagining, exploring, giggling, creating—learning just sticks. Play-based learning helps children absorb big concepts in a way that feels natural and enjoyable, and the results are amazing. I’ve seen it firsthand with my own children….
A Complete Learn-to-Write Program
If you’ve been around here for a while, you know how passionate I am about helping little ones learn to read. Today, though, I’m excited to give you a sneak peek at something just as important—and just as fun: learning to write! We put a lot of energy into teaching our kids to read (and…