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,…
Watercolor Painting Ideas 32 Easy Art Projects!
We have been experimenting a lot with watercolors lately. Something about seeing the colors mix and blend together is incredibly satisfying! I also love that there are so many watercolor painting ideas for kids out there that are easy and also look stunning. That’s a win-win! If you have a little artist on your hands,…
An Easy Homemade Flute: That REALLY Works!
Who doesn’t love a good homemade musical instrument? The idea I have for you today is a super fun one! But first, the unnecessary backstory. Last year, we started doing music lessons for the kids. Little Norah chose piano, Ben electric guitar, and Sam drums. You can imagine how loud my house has been. We…
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…
Arts and Crafts for Kids
Today, I thought I would share one of the biggest resources that has ever been created for you. This post contains enough arts and crafts ideas to get you through the summer, fall, winter, spring… and many more rounds after that! I decided to have this resource include both art ideas AND craft ideas. The…
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…
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…
