We are playing our way to learning to read! My little one just turned 4, and I am in no rush for him to read. I read to him oodles, and we play fun games (like this one) to give him the skills he will need to tackle reading successfully – when he is ready. …
Alphabet Recognition Activities for Preschoolers
Do you know what I love? Questions from Mamas. ESPECIALLY when I have the answers! While there are oodles and oodles of parenting questions I could not even take a stab at, those related to learning — and specifically alphabet learning? I’ve got your back. How do you introduce letters? Capitals? Lower case? What order? When…
Activities for Preschoolers – February Classroom Tour
Valentine’s Day is next week and you are not ready. Your little preschoolers will be crushed! AH! No need to panic – we’ve all been there. Don’t you worry – I’ve got your back. Here are some fabulous February activities for preschoolers you can set up in a jiffy. You are going to love these…
A Pretty Pebble Alphabet
My sister recommended a book to me and it was all about simplifying your life. The main point of the book, which I have heard time and time again, was to only keep things you know to be useful or believe to be beautiful. Contains affiliate links, thank you Well, that book has resulted in…
An Even-Steven Name Scavenger Hunt for Everyone
Do you have competitive little souls in your house? Scavenger hunts seem daunting due to the inevitable squabbles? I hear you, loud and clear. LOUD and clear. But I have found a solution. A way for a scavenger hunt to be even-steven and fair for all, regardless of age. Having little ones search for their…
Mail Play! Matching Uppercase and Lowercase Letters
Alphabet learning is something that is near and dear to me. Having taught Kindergarten I have worked with many little people and helped them learn the alphabet through play. Some little ones I have worked with learn the alphabet really quick, and for others it takes more time. My preschooler falls in the latter group….
Once Upon a Time …
Once upon a time, in a land near yet far, there lived a Mama. This Mama wanted nothing more than to stay home with her kids. She longed for those long, sunny days full of finger painting, stories, and snuggles. Those moments of connection, watching all those incredible firsts, and hearing those tiny voices all…
Alphabet Activities for Preschoolers: No Pencil Required!
Sammy is very interested in letters and ‘spelling’ right now. He loves to ask how to spell words, point out letters he knows everywhere he goes, and generally all alphabet activities for preschoolers. He would also very much love to print these letters. However, he is simply not quite ready for writing. He is 3…
Building a Name
Around here, we are big on name activities for preschoolers. I like to teach my little ones letters and their sounds by using names – their own names, names of family and names of friends. It is meaningful to them, and simple. And we really like to keep things simple. I talk a lot about…
Spring Tulip Name Puzzle
Let the name puzzle fun continue! If you have read How Wee Learn for any length of time, you have likely seen one of our name puzzles. When I taught Kindergarten I absolutely loved using name puzzles, as they incorporate so many different learning skills and can be simply adjusted to fit any learning level. …