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…
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…
Paper Airplane Activity | The Four Principles of Flight
If your little one has ever asked you, “How does a plane fly?” and you weren’t exactly sure how to answer, this is the post for you! I’m going to show you how to use a simple paper airplane activity to learn about the four principles of flight—with lots of fun and experimentation along the…
How Wee Learn’s Grade 6 Math Curriculum
I’m so excited to give you a little behind-the-scenes look at my Grade Six Math Curriculum today! If you have been following along, you will know I’m all about quality over quantity. Even as children get older and their math work gets more complex, they don’t need to spend hours glued to a desk. Those tweens…
10 Fun Math Games Perfect for Grade 6
“Ugh, math again?” If you’ve ever heard that groan from your tween, you’re definitely not alone. Math can sometimes feel like a chore—but it doesn’t have to be! I love using games to sneak in some solid math practice without the eye rolls and sighs. Whether you’re trying to boost your 6th grader’s confidence with…
Top 10 Online Math Games
I often get asked about online games and activities that support kids’ development, especially when it comes to math. Honestly, it’s a topic I hadn’t explored too deeply until recently. But as I’ve watched how quickly kids pick up on technology and how naturally they navigate screens, I started thinking: why not make some of…
Math Games for Preschoolers: 50 Fantastic Ideas!
Are you curious about the best way to teach math to young kids? The answer might be simpler than you think: through PLAY, of course! Kids absorb so much through play, and the preschool years are the perfect time to make learning fun and interactive. In this post, I’ll share some awesome math games for…
Number Rhymes for Littles
Learning to hear sounds and play with rhymes is such an important skill, and it can be so much fun for kids to explore early on! Parents can easily introduce rhymes through songs, poems, letter and number rhymes, games, and so much more. In fact, rhyming is one of the seven key areas of phonological…
Homeschool Math Curriculum – Grade 5
Today, I’m excited to share a look inside my Grade Five Homeschool Math Curriculum! I am a big believer in quality over quantity, which is reflected in all of my resources at How Wee Learn. Children do not need to be sitting at a desk for hours each day. If your little ones are anything…
Math Art Projects: 10 Fun Ideas Perfect for Grade 5
Does anyone have a kid who may not love math? Does that same kid prefer crafting, art, or even Legos? Well, I have some exciting news: math and art are very closely related! In fact, they share many of the same tools, concepts, and core skills. We can help show our kids the beauty in…