Something we are focusing on in our homeschool (well, our home in general) is increasing our mindfulness. Today I wanted to share with you a few of my favorite go-to, basically prep-free, mindfulness activities for kids. Mindfulness is simply focusing on one thing and giving our full attention to it. It also means slowing down,…
Owl Paper Plate Craft for Toddlers
Do you know what my favorite animal is? Chickens. I bet you thought I was going to say owls, didn’t you? I actually intended for this to be a little baby chick craft, but I could not find yellow feathers for the life of me. Three stores later, as I started to question if they…
Easy DIY Sensory Wall for Toddlers
If you’re reading this, I’m sure you’ve seen a few DIY sensory wall ideas for toddlers already. There are some absolutely fantastic ideas out there! As I was sifting them all a couple of years back, looking to make a little sensory wall for my own toddler, I realized something… These ideas were all going…
Spring Crafts for Toddler 2 Year Olds
Spring! A time for flowers, butterflies, and… brightly colored spring crafts for toddlers? I should mention, for those of you who visit regularly and may be scratching your head—I don’t, in fact, have a two year old. But I am really holding onto that ‘toddler’ title of this baby of mine. Stretching it right on…
An Epic Insect Theme for Toddlers!
Spiders, butterflies, caterpillars—bugs! Are you ready to dive into some insect-themed activities and crafts with your toddler? I have some fabulous insect activities to share with you today. These activities are perfect for children from 18 months through to 2 1/2 years old. By about 18 months of age, young children begin to really refine…
An Independent Activity for Toddlers: Make a Tupperware Train!
Can toddlers really (really) enjoy independent activities? Yes! Just ask the growing numbers of families in my Quiet Time Club! With a little bit of work, some time, and ensuring the ‘5 Golden Rules’ are followed, toddler and preschoolers can have enjoy independent activities and quiet time every single day with glowing success! But, why…
Collecting Nature Treasures
Well we had our “false spring” very early this year, and now we are back to a cold winter-ish snap. We are also on a 6 week lockdown. So … you know … what to say … But I am not going to complain too much, because I get to spend my days with a…
How Wee Learn GIFT CARDS!
This Holiday Season give the Gift of … Togetherness Memory Making Learning through Play! A beautiful, happy childhood is at the heart of everything I do here on How Wee Learn. As a seasoned teacher turned homeschooling Mama with over 18 years of experience, I know that a happy, slow childhood is the very best…
Woolly Sheep Sensory Play for Toddlers
Well little Norah and I officially did our first toddler craft together! This one was full of sensory play as well and it is the ideal craft for very young toddlers as it is mess free. While you are here, be sure to grab my Free Rainbow Puzzles and Activities Pack to enjoy with your…
Playing Our Own Way!
I am so excited to partner with Kidzlane today to bring you this post on fun ways to play with this Count and Match Egg Set! You know how I have a slight obsession with our backyard chickens? Well, it turns out it might be contagious as my little ones do too. So when I…