One of my boys’ favorite things in the world is a STEM challenge. And guess what? They are becoming one of my favorite learning tools, too! Could it be? A simple learning setup that I LOVE that my boys LOVE just as much?! Adding STE(A)M (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) activities to your kindergarten—or…
Teaching Feelings and Emotions with a Fun Activity
Today, I’m going to share a fun—and easy to prep!—activity for teaching feelings and emotions to your child using nothing but some googly eyes glued to a piece of paper and markers or crayons! This activity is part of the Feelings & Emotions unit in my Kindergarten at Home curriculum. Emotional wellness is sprinkled throughout…
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,…
Sensory Bin Ideas for Kindergarten at Home
Sensory bins are a great way for kindergarteners to work on academic and developmental skills at home. And boy, do I have some wonderful sensory bin ideas to share with you today! Between the fine motor and language development, engaging sensory exploration, and wonderfully calming nature of sensory bins, they’re a must in my books….
10 Days of Freebies: Number Bundle
Right now, we are celebrating the 10th Anniversary of How Wee Learn with 10 Days of Freebies. 🎉 I am so happy you are here! I like to think of this as a mutually beneficial relationship, the one you and I have. I get the honor of helping you live and learn alongside your children,…
Educational Art to Inspire Learning
As a homeschooling family, it is very important to me that our home is a peaceful place that supports my children in their growth and learning. After all, we spend a lot of time in this home of ours! One of my favorite ways to cultivate a calm space that promotes learning is through educational art….
Indoor AND Outdoor Easter Egg Hunt Clues!
Do you know what we have never really done? A TRUE Easter Egg Hunt complete with Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt Clues. You know… Start here, find this, then this, and so on. But this year, it is going to happen! And, if you are interested, it is going to happen for YOU too! I am…
Creating a Gentle Daily Rhythm
Have you ever noticed how little ones love to read the same story again and again… and again and again? While fabulous for developing language skills, this also gives little ones a much-desired sense of control and predictability in their day. The same holds true with a daily rhythm. When little ones know what to…
Winter Crafts for Kids
The winter season, with shorter days and unpredictable weather, is a wonderful time for kids to make some crafts. In this post, you will find an assortment of winter crafts for kids to make that are perfect for snow days! These 25+ winter crafts for kids are easy to make and only use basic household…
Fall Activities for Kindergarten at Home
The fall season in our homeschool is filled with wonderful activities! In this post, I’ve rounded up some great fall activities you can do with your preschoolers and kindergarteners at home. From arts and crafts to fine motor activities and everything in between, this post contains a bunch of fun fall activities to include in…