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…
Play-Based Learning: The Little Flower Shop
“How on Earth does she know how to subtract using decimals???” I just love it when my husband is amazed by our little ones’ knowledge! Of course, this wasn’t part of the Grade One math curriculum—it was discovered through play. Play-based learning is the best way to teach young children. And it’s as simple as…
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…
How Wee Learn’s Grade 6 Literacy Curriculum
Here’s the thing—learning should be joyful. Even as kids grow older and their schoolwork becomes a bit more complex, that spark of curiosity and excitement doesn’t have to fade. In fact, it can shine even brighter! That’s exactly what inspired me to create the How Wee Learn Homeschool Literacy Curriculum—and today, I’m so excited to…
The Best Decodable Readers for Kids
Earlier this week, I shared some tips on how your child can master reading—and let’s be honest, teaching your child to read can feel a little overwhelming! You want to feel confident and for your child to feel successful. If you’ve started exploring how kids learn to read, chances are you’ve come across something called…
Master Early Reading Skills with Decodable Readers
If you’re just beginning the adventure of teaching your child to read, you may have heard the term ‘decodable readers’ tossed around—but what exactly are they? Imagine handing your child a story and watching their eyes light up as they realize: “Hey… I can actually read this!” That’s the magic of decodable readers and mastering…
Learning Letter Sounds with a Weather Activity
There has been lots of talk about the weather happening! Warm and sunny one day, cold and raining the next day. We all just seem to gravitate towards small talk about the weather. It may just be me, but I love it! The weather is a wonderful topic to spark learning with little ones! Whether…
How Wee Learn’s Grade 5 Literacy Curriculum
Earlier this week, I shared a look into my Grade 5 Math Curriculum. Today, I want to do the same with my Grade 5 Literacy Curriculum. The How Wee Learn Literacy Curriculum for Grades 1-3 focuses on building the foundations of writing. In Grades 4-6, however, we focus on a deeper understanding of writing and…
Architecture Homeschool Curriculum
Wouldn’t it be fun to travel to the Eiffel Tower or the Great Wall of China? I’m excited to introduce my hands-on architecture homeschool curriculum, which will ignite wonder and curiosity and allow your children to explore four architectural wonders: the Eiffel Tower, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Pyramids of Giza, and the Great…
Top 20 Educational Songs for 2-Year-Olds
Music is a powerful tool in early childhood education. Songs for 2-year-olds should capture their attention, make learning fun, and help reinforce essential concepts in an engaging way. In this blog post, I rounded up 20 of the Best Educational Songs for Toddlers that cover a wide range of topics, from rhyming, to colors and animals,…