I really do love fall. I always have. The beautiful colors, the crisp air, pumpkin spiced everything… and perhaps most importantly, the end of MOSQUITOES! Mind you, this year wasn’t too bad for the guys, but I remember a few years back the mosquitoes in our area were truly out of this world. Our neighbours…
Moon Activities for Kids
One of the most exciting parts of homeschooling is the time available to explore topics that are of interest. When my boys were younger, one of the first topics that really intrigued them was the moon. And so, “moon activities” became the name of the game. We spent a lot of time reading moon books,…
Science Experiment: Why Do Leaves Change Color?
Science experiments for kids are big in our home. My kids love them—and so do I. While teaching Kindergarten, I made science experiments a priority. Kids are so naturally curious about the world around them, and science experiments bring this learning fully to life! This is my ABSOLUTE favorite science experiment of all time—oh yes,…
10 Days of Freebies: Star Clock
Happy Monday, my friend! This week we are continuing to celebrate How Wee Learn’s 10th Anniversary with 10 of my most popular freebies, plus a sale in my shop on my 10 most popular resources! We are up to Day #6 today, and things are getting ✨ out of this world! ✨ Did you know…
10 Books About Flying and Flight for Kids
From birds and blimps to jets and paper airplanes, these books about flying and flight cover it all! They are a wonderful introduction to the fascinating world of flight. In fact, they are the 10 books that I suggest to accompany the 10 topics in my Flight Family Unit Study! If you are new here,…
10 Books About Pollinators for Kids
Pollinators are essential to our ecosystem, helping to pollinate plants and crops that we rely on for food. Teaching children about the importance of these small but mighty creatures is crucial for their understanding of the environment and the role they can play in protecting it. One way we can do that? Through books about…
10 Books About the Ocean for Kids
Did you know that dolphins give themselves names? Or that there are more historical artifacts in the ocean than in all our museums combined? Or that we know more about the surface of Mars than we do about our own ocean floor?! The ocean is an absolutely fascinating topic for children to explore! From the…
Magnificent Mammals: Books About Mammals for Kids
Reading is a wonderful way to nurture a child’s curiosity and help them to learn more about the world around them. If you’re looking to spark your child’s interest in mammals, get ready to hit the library, because I gathered 10 of the best books about mammals for you! Whether you’re looking to entertain or…
Weather Activities for Preschoolers
Have you ever stopped to consider how amazing this world is? I think it helps that I am surrounded by little people all day long, but every time we head outside, we have at least one “WOW” moment. Children are so great at slowing down and noticing things. The amazing variability of weather we have…
45 Preschool Farm Theme Activities
What Mama doesn’t love farm crafts for preschoolers in the spring? I wanted to share some of my favourite farm crafts and activities today. But first—guess what’s new over at our farm? We are building a barn! Yep, that’s right, we don’t actually have one yet. Our ladies (now 18 of them, with their trusty…