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- [Our Colorful World: A Hands-On Color Unit Study for Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/exploring-colour-the-unit-study/) - How much do you really know about color? It's all around us - but have you ever stopped to wonder what color actually is? In the Our Colorful World unit study, we explore the science, art, and beauty of color in a way that's simple, hands-on, and so much fun for kids. From rainbows and
- [Summer Camp Crafts Infused with Nature](https://www.howweelearn.com/summer-camp-crafts/) - I cannot wait for summer! The warmth of the sun, days immersed in nature, summer camp crafts, and creating magical memories for my little ones. This year, we're going to use Summer Camp at Home as the backbone of our summer. With it, we read a short story before bedtime and enjoy a craft or
- [Summer Camp Activities for Big Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/summer-camp-activities-for-big-kids/) - Summer is such a special time for kids. It should be about making memories, playing outside, and exploring the world around us. Last week on the blog, I shared a deep dive into Summer Camp at Home Little Kid Edition and how some of my most cherished childhood memories revolved around the summers at home,
- [Summer Camp at Home Ideas: Frog Guess Who!](https://www.howweelearn.com/summer-camp-at-home-ideas-frog-guess-who/) - Who else remembers those rainy summer afternoons spent playing games indoors, or maybe it was a cozy Friday family game night? So often, those simple moments turn into beautiful, lasting memories. Inspired by those, I thought it would be fun to keep creating special memories (with a bit of learning mixed in, too, of course!).
- [The Ultimate Animal Unit Study Bundle](https://www.howweelearn.com/the-ultimate-animal-unit-study-bundle-2/) - Is your child an animal lover? Or maybe you are? I know that in my home, animals are a huge hit, and I have always loved learning more about them. This is why I created so many animal-related Family Unit Studies, enough to make you the Ultimate Animal Unit Study Bundle. The Animal Enthusiasts Bundle
- [Spectacular Summer Book List for 3-6 Year Olds!](https://www.howweelearn.com/summer-books-for-preschoolers/) - Looking for the perfect cure for summer boredom, meltdowns, and the dreaded "summer slide"? The answer is simple: BOOKS! Grab your 3-6-year-old and dive into a selection of summer books for preschoolers, and you'll have the blissful, stress-free summer you've been dreaming of. Trust me, there's nothing a great book can't fix. This curated list
- [A Review of Summer Camp at Home](https://www.howweelearn.com/a-review-of-summer-camp-at-home/) - Some of my favorite childhood memories are the summers spent at home—learning about butterflies and bees, stargazing while camping in the backyard, chasing frogs at the pond, picking wildflowers, and feeding the birds on our hikes. I wanted to create those same magical moments for my own children and so much more! Which is why
- [Frog Craft for Preschoolers](https://www.howweelearn.com/frog-craft-for-preschoolers/) - 🎶 Five green and speckled frogs sat on a speckled log, eating some most delicious bugs. 🎶 Yum, yum! I loved that song growing up! And I loved learning about frogs! Today, I want to introduce you to Freddy the Frog and make the cutest frog craft for preschoolers with you. The story about Freddy
- [Remarkable Reptiles Unit Study for Kids: Hands-On Learning](https://www.howweelearn.com/a-bewildering-reptiles-unit-study/) - How much do you really know about reptiles? In this reptiles unit study for kids, get ready to be astonished as I share a little peek into our Remarkable Reptiles Family Unit Study. Did you know that all reptiles shed their skin? Even crocodiles and alligators? Or that the smallest snake in the world could
- [The Family Unit Study MEGA Bundle](https://www.howweelearn.com/the-family-unit-study-mega-bundle/) - Learning together should be magical and full of connection. The Family Unit Study Mega Bundle brings together an entire world of hands-on learning—animals, science, holidays, art, entrepreneurship, nature, and more—all in one place to spark curiosity and bring joy to your homeschool. With 35 unit studies (and over 350 engaging activities!), your kids can follow
- [Brain Hat Activity for Kids | Hands-On Neuroscience Made Fun!](https://www.howweelearn.com/brain-hat-activity-for-kids-hands-on-neuroscience-made-fun/) - Our brains are pretty amazing, but explaining how they work to kids can feel a little tricky! That's why I love hands-on activities that make big ideas feel simple and fun. Today, I'm sharing a fun brain hat activity for kids from our Neuroscience Family Unit Study that helps kids explore the brain in a
- [Brain Activities for Kids: Neuroscience Family Unit Study](https://www.howweelearn.com/brain-activities-for-kids-neuroscience-family-unit-study/) - How does your brain help you remember things, learn new skills, and make sense of the world around you? Through simple, engaging brain activities for kids, we can begin to explore what's really happening behind the scenes. In our Neuroscience Family Unit Study, we take a closer look at how the brain and nervous system
- [Rainforest Expedition Family Unit Study](https://www.howweelearn.com/learn-about-rainforests-with-a-family-unit-study/) - From the Amazon, Congo, and Daintree Rainforests, to the canopy layers and biodiversity, get ready to go on a Rainforest Expedition and learn about rainforests in this fun, hands-on unit study featuring an epic diorama project! Did you know rainforests cover around 6% of the Earth’s surface but are home to about half of the
- [All Access How Wee Learn Membership](https://www.howweelearn.com/all-access-community-membership/) - Earlier this week, I shared a peek inside the How Wee Learn Membership—including the fantastic Learn & Play Packs and Videos that members receive every single month. This membership is truly dear to my heart. It's tried and tested, so I know it works! Learning through play isn’t just a fun idea—it’s the most effective
- [Rain & Rainbow Activities for Kids | Play-Based Learning Pack](https://www.howweelearn.com/rain-and-rainbow-activities-for-kids-play-based-learning-pack/) - "What should we play today, Mama?" It's a question I hear often and one that can sometimes feel tricky to answer. But if you're anything like me, you've probably found that the very best learning happens when we follow our children's curiosity and dive into play together. That's exactly what happened in our home when
- [All About the How Wee Learn Membership](https://www.howweelearn.com/all-about-the-how-wee-learn-community/) - They say it takes a village to raise a child — but sometimes, finding that village can feel… well, nearly impossible. That’s exactly why I created something near and dear to my heart, the How Wee Learn Membership— a warm, welcoming space designed to support parents and make learning at home feel joyful, simple, and deeply
- [Meet the Mammals Family Unit Study](https://www.howweelearn.com/what-is-a-mammal-hands-on-activities-for-kids/) - Mammals can be carnivores, omnivores, or herbivores. They also appear at every level of the food web. But... what is a mammal?! Let's find out! In our Meet the Mammals Family Unit Study, we find out what makes a mammal a mammal, and learn all about some very interesting mammals—including bats, whales, and the platypus!
- [Playful Days Toddler Game](https://www.howweelearn.com/playful-days-toddler-game/) - Days at home with toddlers are like no other. You’re busier than you’ve ever been, yet somehow, at times, it feels like you’re stuck in a loop of boredom. You want to savor these fleeting moments with your little ones, but let’s be honest—you’re also counting down the minutes until nap time. Life with toddlers
- [The Best Books for Toddlers](https://www.howweelearn.com/the-best-books-for-toddlers-2/) - There's something truly special about reading with toddlers. Whether you're snuggled up for a quiet moment or flipping through pages together in the middle of a busy day, books for toddlers have a way of slowing things down and inviting connection, curiosity, and joy. At this age, stories aren't just stories - they're an experience
- [Playful Days Toddler Program Review](https://www.howweelearn.com/playful-days-toddler-program-review/) - Children come into the world with an endless curiosity and a natural desire to learn—it's something we see every day as they discover new things. During these playful days, toddlers are absorbing the world around them, and the best part? They're doing it all through play! That’s why I created the perfect program to help
- [An Ocean Exploration Unit Study for Kids!](https://www.howweelearn.com/an-epic-ocean-unit-study-for-kids/) - The ocean is one of the most fascinating places on Earth. It is filled with incredible creatures, mysterious depths, and powerful forces of nature just waiting to be explored. That's exactly why I created An Ocean Exploration Unit Study! Did you know there is an animal that lives in the ocean that never ever dies?
- [Quiet Time Activities for Toddlers | A Review of The Quiet Time Club](https://www.howweelearn.com/quiet-time-activities-for-toddlers-a-review-of-the-quiet-time-club/) - Quiet Time is such a wonderful way to bring balance to your day! A little break for independent, quiet play is great for kids—it helps them unwind and process all the busy learning they’ve done earlier in the day. Plus, it’s a total game-changer for parents, too! When we get a moment to rest and
- [All About Morning Time with Littles](https://www.howweelearn.com/all-about-morning-time-with-littles/) - Morning time with little ones can feel a bit chaotic - full of energy, distractions, and a lot of "what's next?" But a simple, predictable morning routine can make all the difference. Starting your day together with a few calm, playful moments helps set a positive tone, strengthens your connection, and creates a comforting rhythm
- [The Everything Toddler Bundle](https://www.howweelearn.com/the-everything-toddler-bundle/) - Toddlers have a way of making every moment an adventure, don’t they? One minute they’re cuddling, the next they’re climbing the kitchen table. Our little ones are bursting with curiosity and energy, and when we can channel that in playful, intentional ways, the whole day just flows better. That’s exactly why I created The Everything
- [A Prehistoric Journey - The Perfect Dinosaur Unit Study!](https://www.howweelearn.com/the-perfect-dinosaur-unit-study/) - What if you could step back in time - millions of years ago - to when giant dinosaurs roamed the Earth? What did these incredible creatures look like? What did they eat? And how do scientists know so much about animals that disappeared long before people ever existed? In our Prehistoric Journey Family Unit Study,
- [Children's Books for Teaching Emotional Intelligence](https://www.howweelearn.com/childrens-books-for-teaching-emotional-intelligence/) - Emotional intelligence is at the core of a happy and meaningful life. By teaching positive character traits—like compassion and gratitude—we give our children the tools to self-motivate, build positive relationships, and effectively manage stress and worry. And books can play a crucial role in this process, which is why I compiled this list of children's
- [Mellow Mindfulness Activities for Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/mellow-mindfulness-activities-for-kids/) - Something we are focusing on in our homeschool (well, our home in general) is increasing our mindfulness. Today, I am going to share with you a few of my favorite go-to (and basically prep-free) mindfulness activities for kids! Why is mindfulness important for children? But first, what is mindfulness, and why is it important for
- [How to Use Affirmations | Raising Kind, Caring, Good Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/10-days-of-freebies-raising-kind-caring-good-kids/) - Parenting can be tough! We all have our good and not-so-good days—or, in most cases, our good and not-so-good hours. It's totally normal! I'm not saying that makes it any easier, but sometimes it's nice to know we are not alone. We can all use a little support on this parenting journey. I truly believe
- [The Creative Scientist Unit Study Bundle](https://www.howweelearn.com/the-creative-scientist-unit-bundle/) - Do your kids love to create, experiment, and explore? Then this one’s for you! The Creative Scientists Bundle is a fascinating collection of Family Unit Studies that beautifully blend science and art. From rainbows and rockets to chocolate and the circulatory system, this bundle is full of learning that feels like play. In my home,
- [Spring Crafts for 2 Year Olds](https://www.howweelearn.com/spring-crafts-for-toddlers/) - Spring is right around the corner! A time for flowers, butterflies, and... brightly colored spring crafts for 2 year olds? Absolutely! I don't know about your area, but in my area, it's been a long, gray winter! I am ready to brighten things up and hopefully speed up the transition into spring with some fun,
- [Life of a Pioneer Child Family Unit Study](https://www.howweelearn.com/life-of-a-pioneer-child-family-unit-study/) - What was everyday life like as a pioneer child growing up on the frontier? What did they eat, wear, play with, and learn - and how did everyday life look without electricity, grocery stores, or ready-made toys? In our Life of a Pioneer Child Family Unit Study, we step back in time to explore daily
- [Our Solar System Family Unit Study](https://www.howweelearn.com/the-solar-system-unit-study/) - If you have a little space-lover who's always looking up at the sky, Our Solar System Family Unit Study is for you! I am so excited to share this unit study with you - a curiosity-filled adventure through space that you can enjoy right alongside your kids. In Our Solar System, you'll explore all eight
- [Make a Corn Husk Scrubber (Just like a Pioneer Child!)](https://www.howweelearn.com/make-a-corn-husk-scrubber-just-like-a-pioneer-child/) - Pioneer children didn't just learn about daily life, they helped make it happen! From caring for animals to helping keep the home clean, even young children played an important role in keeping a homestead running. Today, I'm sharing a simple but meaningful activity straight from our Life of a Pioneer Child Family Unit Study -
- [15 Fun Math Games for Kids | Perfect for Grade 3!](https://www.howweelearn.com/math-games-for-kids/) - I absolutely love using games to help teach math skills! Over the years, I have come across oodles of brilliant, fun math games for kids—from DIY Math Guess Who, to the pencil-and-paper game Strike It Out, to classics like Yahtzee and Battleship. Today, I'm going to share 10 of my favorite math games from fellow
- [Science Of Flight Family Unit Study](https://www.howweelearn.com/how-do-birds-fly-learn-all-about-flight/) - How can planes carry so much cargo and still fly? What are the principles of flight? How do flying squirrels really fly? With the Science of Flight Family Unit Study, you will learn all of this and more through hands-on fun! In this post, I'm going to share the 10 topics from our Science of
- [6 Poem Writing Ideas, Perfect for Grade Six](https://www.howweelearn.com/6-poem-writing-ideas-perfect-for-grade-six/) - I have always loved poems. From the time I was a little girl until now, poems have always had a special place in my heart. I love hearing them, creating them, and watching how a few carefully chosen words can stir so much emotion and imagination. Poetry is not just a joy for adults—it’s also
- [Fun Math Games for Grade 1](https://www.howweelearn.com/fun-math-games-for-grade-1/) - "Can we play a game?" If there's one thing Grade One kids love, it's learning through play—and math is no exception! I'm a big believer that math skills stick best when they're wrapped in laughter, movement, and a little bit of friendly competition. Math games make numbers feel less intimidating and a whole lot more
- [A Complete Math Curriculum for Grades 1 to 8](https://www.howweelearn.com/a-complete-math-curriculum-for-grades-1-to-8/) - I am so excited to share that How Wee Learn offers a complete math curriculum for children in Grades 1 through 8! This isn’t a collection of worksheets or a series of disconnected lessons. It’s a teacher-created, thoughtfully designed, fully integrated math program that: Meets and/or exceeds U.S. and Canadian math standards Covers all core
- [Graphic Organizers for Kids: Get Writing Clearly!](https://www.howweelearn.com/get-writing-clearly-with-graphic-organizers-for-kids/) - We needed to create some graphic organizers to go along with our Grade Two Literacy Curriculum, so I thought it best to write a full blog post on the topic. After all, graphic organizers are a perfect tool for young writers! I wanted to be sure you knew about them. Oh, and I also wanted
- [A Complete Literacy Curriculum for Grades 1 to 8](https://www.howweelearn.com/a-complete-literacy-curriculum-for-grades-1-to-8/) - I am so excited to share that How Wee Learn offers a complete literacy curriculum for children in Grades 1 through 8! This isn't a random collection of worksheets or a patchwork of disconnected lessons. It's a teacher-created, thoughtfully designed, complete literacy curriculum that builds strong reading and writing skills. We take things one manageable
- [The Perfect Human Body Unit Study!](https://www.howweelearn.com/the-perfect-human-body-unit-study/) - Get ready to be amazed by what your body can do. I am so excited to introduce you to our Family Unit Study all about the human body. Did you know humans and giraffes have the same number of neck bones? Or that babies are born with 94 more bones than adults? Or that you breathe
- [Winter Olympics Book List for Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/winter-olympics-book-list/) - Snowy days, couch cuddles, and kids who suddenly want to know everything about the Winter Olympics? Same here! If your home has been buzzing with questions about medals, athletes, and lightning-fast skiers, I've got the perfect solution: books! Because really... there's not much a great book can't fix. This book list comes straight from our
- [Winter Olympics History Timeline Freebie](https://www.howweelearn.com/winter-olympics-history-timeline-freebie/) - Turn the Winter Olympics into hands-on learning with a Family Unit Study covering history, geography, science, and more for the whole family.
- [Delicious Food Science Experiments!](https://www.howweelearn.com/delicious-science-experiments/) - Get ready to dive into learning with food science experiments that are as tasty as they are educational! Today, I am excited to share some fantastic ways to get your kids excited about science! Did you know that popcorn kernels are about 4% water—and that tiny bit of moisture is exactly what causes them to
- [Valentine's Day Activities for Students](https://www.howweelearn.com/valentines-day-activities-for-students/) - Do you feel that? I sure do—love is in the air! Love shows up in so many forms: the love we have for our family, friends, and pets, as well as the love we feel for the things we’re passionate about, like our work and hobbies. For example, my daughter would happily tell you she
- [The Winter Olympics | Family Unit Study Overview](https://www.howweelearn.com/the-winter-olympics-family-unit-study-overview/) - I am beyond excited—it’s finally time to start watching the 2026 Winter Olympics! From the icy rinks to the snowy slopes, this incredible global celebration of sport, culture, and teamwork is the perfect way to spark curiosity and learning for the whole family. Whether you’re cheering for your favorite athletes or marvelling at daring feats
- [The BEST Valentine's Day Science Experiments!](https://www.howweelearn.com/the-best-valentines-day-science-experiments/) - We are getting very excited about Valentine’s Day over here! 💕 We love celebrating love in all its forms—friendship, family, and a little bit of science magic too. And honestly, what better way to celebrate than with some hands-on Valentine’s Day science experiments that are just as fun as they are fascinating? Let's take a
- [Valentine's Day Activity Calendar and Coloring Pages!](https://www.howweelearn.com/valentines-day-activity-calendar-and-colouring-pages/) - Well… this one totally snuck up on me! Can you believe February is already here? 💕 That can only mean one thing—it’s time for me to share my Valentine’s Day Activity Bundle! Count down to February 14th with one fun, simple, learning-filled activity each day. Each activity takes just 5–10 minutes, requires zero prep, and
- [The Best Read Aloud Chapter Books](https://www.howweelearn.com/the-best-read-aloud-chapter-books/) - There's something pretty magical about reading chapter books aloud with kids. Whether you're curled up on the couch or sneaking in a chapter before bed, it's a special way to connect, laugh, and go on adventures together—without even leaving the house. And the best part? While you're sharing a story, your child is building focus,
- [Learning to Read with Word Families](https://www.howweelearn.com/learning-to-read-with-word-families/) - I've been fascinated by how children learn to read and write for as long as I can remember. Over the years, I've worked with hundreds of students in the classroom—some who seemed to pick up reading effortlessly, and others who struggled despite their best efforts. Determined to better support all learners, I completed three specialized
- [Homeschool Reading Curriculum Overview](https://www.howweelearn.com/homeschool-reading-curriculum-overview/) - I have built the most amazing homeschool reading curriculum based on the latest research on how young minds learn to read effectively.
- [The Only Grade Two Book List You Need!](https://www.howweelearn.com/the-only-grade-two-book-list-you-need/) - As a teacher and reading specialist, it is my sworn duty to love books. And I do! It is also my sworn duty to help children fall in love with books. With that in mind, I’m excited to share beautiful, thoughtfully curated book lists that kids will truly love. The Ultimate Book List for Grade
- [10 Fun Math Games Perfect for Grade 6](https://www.howweelearn.com/10-fun-math-games-perfect-for-grade-6/) - “Ugh, math again?” If you've ever heard that groan from your tween, you're definitely not alone. Math can sometimes feel like a chore—but it doesn’t have to be! I love using games to sneak in some solid math practice without the eye rolls and sighs. Whether you're trying to boost your 6th grader’s confidence with
- [Hundreds Chart Games | 8 Fun Ideas for Grades 1 to 3](https://www.howweelearn.com/hundreds-chart-games/) - If you're looking for a simple and engaging way to help kids with number sense, the hundreds chart is your new best friend! You can use it to play all sorts of fun hundreds chart games that reinforce skills like counting, addition and subtraction, patterning, and more. In this post, I'm sharing eight of my
- [Grade 1 to 8 Math and Literacy in One Page a Day](https://www.howweelearn.com/grade-1-to-8-math-and-literacy/) - Learning doesn’t need to be long, complicated, or overwhelming. With the right approach, your child can cover ALL core literacy and math skills with just one page of literacy and one page of math a day. Yes—one. And yes—it really works! Tried, tested, and true. Let’s take a closer look at our Grade School Math
- [Breathtaking Winter Books for Preschoolers](https://www.howweelearn.com/winter-books-for-preschoolers/) - I like to live quite simply. You won’t find anything extravagant here, and thanks to a major decluttering effort last year, you won’t find much excess at all. There aren’t many toys, piles of clothes, or unnecessary “stuff.” With one exception. Books. We have shelves upon shelves of them — mostly children’s books, and hundreds
- [Preschool Math Activities](https://www.howweelearn.com/preschool-math-activities-curriculum-2/) - Before I taught Kindergarten, I spent my days in a preschool classroom—and honestly, that experience was a game-changer. It gave me such a deep appreciation for how much learning happens through play before kids ever start "big kid" school. One thing I noticed? Preschool math doesn't always get the spotlight it deserves. But it's actually
- [Letter Sound Games for Preschoolers | Free Printable](https://www.howweelearn.com/letter-sound-games-for-preschoolers-free-printable/) - Teaching our young children is a very exciting time, though it can sometimes feel a bit overwhelming. There is a lot of information out there, and it can be hard to discern exactly what, when, and how to teach a preschooler—especially when it comes to teaching letter sounds. But let me tell you this: the
- [Teaching Children to Spell with How Wee Write](https://www.howweelearn.com/teach-kids-to-spell-with-how-wee-write/) - Can we talk about spelling for a minute? (and how to make it fun!) We spend a lot of time talking about how to teach kids to read—and rightly so! But there’s another side of literacy that doesn’t always get the spotlight it deserves: Spelling! Let’s face it, spelling can be... tricky. English is full
- [8 Surprising Benefits of Cursive Writing](https://www.howweelearn.com/why-teach-cursive-handwriting/) - Sometimes, as a Mama, I do things just because I have always done them. Do you know what I mean? For example, my little ones have always had an early bedtime. I know in the back of my mind there are tons of benefits for this, but I haven't really taken the time to research
- [The Everything Kindergarten Bundle](https://www.howweelearn.com/the-everything-kindergarten-bundle/) - If you’ve ever wished someone would bundle up a beautiful, playful, actually doable year of kindergarten and hand it to you with a bow… well, friend, today is your day! The Everything Kindergarten Bundle truly has everything you need to create a magical, memorable, and educational year at home. From literacy and numeracy to art
- [Rockin' New Year's Eve Ideas for Families!](https://www.howweelearn.com/rockin-new-years-eve-ideas-for-families/) - If you’re staying home this New Year with the little ones, why not make the absolute most of it? Say farewell to the old year, welcome the new one with those you hold dearest, and create some truly special memories with these New Year’s Eve ideas! I’ve gathered some absolutely rockin’ New Year’s Eve ideas
- [Tall, Small, and Fall Letters: Free Printable to Support Early Writing](https://www.howweelearn.com/tall-small-and-fall-letters-free-printable-to-support-early-writing/) - Today, I want to share something super cute and educational, designed to support early writing and printing skills in children. And honestly, I didn’t quite get my fill of giving this holiday season, so I just had to do one more for all of you! The Tall, Small, and Fall Letters Activity Pack—I hope you
- [SPECTACULAR Minute to Win It Games for Families!](https://www.howweelearn.com/spectacular-minute-to-win-it-kids-party-games/) - Has your family tried Minute to Win It games yet? We’ve recently fallen into the fun, and wow—they are so good for easy, laugh-out-loud family time. The best part? They’re quick, simple, and use things you probably already have at home. After playing (and replaying) quite a few favorites, I decided to pull together a
- [Printable New Year Hats for Kids to Color!](https://www.howweelearn.com/happy-new-year-crowns/) - Happy almost New Year! 🎉 With Christmas just behind us and New Year’s right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to start sprinkling in a little more celebration. Today I’m sharing a fun New Year coloring page that doubles as adorable printable New Year hats! It’s an easy, festive activity for kids and families—perfect
- [45 Christmas Crafts for Preschoolers](https://www.howweelearn.com/christmas-crafts-for-kids/) - Time to break out the Christmas crafts for kids! These ideas will keep you and your little ones in the holiday crafting mood for quite some time. Most of these are perfect for preschoolers and even the littlest of holiday crafters! Christmas crafts for preschoolers are not too hard to find; however, TRUE preschool crafts
- [Preschool Christmas Projects: Name Puzzles](https://www.howweelearn.com/preschool-christmas-projects-name-puzzles/) - It just wouldn't be Christmas without a good old name puzzle! This has been a classic in our home over the years, with all my children creating many (many) name puzzles when they reached that magical preschool age. So, if you're looking for awesome preschool Christmas projects, you're in the right place! We originally did
- [Christmas Fingerprint Art for Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/christmas-fingerprint-art-for-kids/) - I hope your family is soaking up every bit of December magic! Around here, we’ve been in full holiday mode—crafting, gift-making, baking up sweets, and of course sneaking in a little learning fun along the way. So today, I just had to pop in and give you a little peek inside Christmas School — specifically,
- [Christmas Cards for Kids to Make](https://www.howweelearn.com/christmas-cards-kids/) - This Christmas season, we are all about homemade gifts. We are FULLY getting into this spirit right down to the cards. I have found the sweetest homemade Christmas cards for kids to make you guys! Before we dive into the ideas, I have a Christmas goodie for you! These printable Christmas village houses are from
- [The Everything Preschool Bundle](https://www.howweelearn.com/the-everything-preschool-bundle/) - Preschool is such a magical season of curiosity, wonder, and (let’s be honest) a whole lot of energy! The Everything Preschool Bundle was designed to bring ease, joy, and connection to your days—through hands-on, meaningful play that gently builds all those early learning skills. From nature walks that turn into science lessons to quiet-time moments
- [Wet Felting Christmas Ornaments with Cookie Cutters](https://www.howweelearn.com/wet-felting-christmas-ornaments-with-cookie-cutters/) - Wet felting is one of those projects that I often admired from afar, thinking that it wasn't something I could easily incorporate into our homeschool. The beautiful creations always seemed so out of reach. Something better suited for people with more handwork experience. Surely not for my little ones and me. But... I am happy
- [The Gift of Printing from the Homeschool Printing Company!](https://www.howweelearn.com/the-gift-of-printing-from-the-homeschool-printing-company/) - 🎁 Day #5 of Giveaways! Here we are, friends—the final day of our 5 Days of Giveaways! And I have something truly special to wrap up this celebration of giving. Today, we are absolutely thrilled to highlight one of our most trusted and beloved How Wee Learn partners. If you’ve been with us for a
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- [The Quiet Time "How To" Series: Part Two](https://www.howweelearn.com/the-quiet-time-how-to-series-part-two/) - Welcome back to my Quiet Time "How To" Series! As a Mama of four busy kids, I can assure you that you are going to LOVE your daily Quiet Time. This wasn't a surprise to me, of course. I knew I would love an hour to myself each afternoon! A whole hour to rest, have
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- [A Candle Science Experiment for Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/a-candle-science-experiment-for-kids/) - Did you know candles were once used to tell time before mechanical clocks were invented? It’s true! And that birthday candle you blow out every year? It symbolizes the light of life, and when you make a wish, the smoke is said to carry that wish up into the air. So magical, right? Today, we’re
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- [Seasonal Activities to Enjoy with Your Little One](https://www.howweelearn.com/review-of-seasonal-living-with-littles/) - The countdown is on—fall is almost here! And as much as I love summer (okay, and spring… and winter... what can I say, I’m a fan of all the seasons!), there’s just something special about the Fall Equinox. It lands on September 22nd, bringing that magical shift in the air. Cooler mornings, golden light, leaves
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- [A Fun-Filled Weather Unit Study for Kids!](https://www.howweelearn.com/weather-unit-study-for-kids/) - Ready to turn stormy skies and sunny days into an unforgettable learning adventure? Let's discover the wonders of weather with a Family Unit Study! It's the perfect way to explore the science behind the skies with the whole family. Did you know a single cloud can weigh hundreds of tons—yet still float gracefully across the
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- [How to Make a Pinwheel | Learning About the Weather](https://www.howweelearn.com/how-to-make-a-pinwheel/) - Want to make a super fun pinwheel with just a piece of paper, a pencil, scissors, and a pushpin? Yep, that’s all you need! Oh, and if you're also curious about wind, forces, and maybe even a few cool experiments to try after, you're in the right place. We're about to dive into the magic
- [Halloween Origami Bookmark Black Cat Printable](https://www.howweelearn.com/halloween-origami-bookmark-black-cat-printable/) - Who else is excited for Halloween!? My children have been discussing costume ideas and looking forward to spooOOooky season for quite a while now. And come October 1st, we will be transforming our lovely homeschool into... Halloween School!!! And I've got to say, this mama is pumped for the (un)spooky festivities to begin. We are
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- [How Wee Learn's Grade 6 Math Curriculum](https://www.howweelearn.com/how-wee-learns-grade-6-math-curriculum/) - I'm so excited to give you a little behind-the-scenes look at my Grade Six Math Curriculum today! If you have been following along, you will know I'm all about quality over quantity. Even as children get older and their math work gets more complex, they don't need to spend hours glued to a desk. Those tweens
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- [Me and My World Bundle | Helping Kids Build Connections](https://www.howweelearn.com/me-and-my-world-bundle-helping-kids-build-connections/) - Let’s help kids discover just how important they are and how beautifully connected they are to the world around them. If you’ve ever seen a child’s eyes light up when they learn something new, or when it clicks that “Hey, I’m part of something bigger!”—then you know just how powerful that moment can be. That
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- [How Wee Learn's Grade 5 Literacy Curriculum](https://www.howweelearn.com/how-wee-learns-grade-5-literacy-curriculum/) - Earlier this week, I shared a look into my Grade 5 Math Curriculum. Today, I want to do the same with my Grade 5 Literacy Curriculum. The How Wee Learn Literacy Curriculum for Grades 1-3 focuses on building the foundations of writing. In Grades 4-6, however, we focus on a deeper understanding of writing and
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- [Homemade Cards for Kids to Make](https://www.howweelearn.com/homemade-cards-for-kids-to-make/) - Are your kids missing their friends, teachers and family these days? It can be hard to stay connected with all the social distancing going on, but there are other ways kids can show loved ones that they care. Now is a great time for them to make some homemade cards to to send to friends
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- [Knitting for Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/knitting-for-kids/) - If it seems unbelievably ridiculous that I am about to write about knitting - hold onto your hats - because here I go. I can't wait to share some of the cutest and most engaging knitting projects for kids. If you come here often you might recall my struggle with knitting hats last year. The struggle
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- [How to Teach your Child to Play the Recorder](https://www.howweelearn.com/how-to-teach-your-child-to-play-the-recorder/) - A long time ago, when I was freshly out of teacher's college and hunting for that first time teaching job I had an interview for a position as a part-time music teacher. At that time teaching positions were very hard to come by, so I was thrilled with this opportunity! I didn't even consider the
- [Teaching Kids to Knit](https://www.howweelearn.com/teaching-kids-to-knit/) - Teaching your child to knit might sound a little daunting. It certainly did to me a few years ago when it was time to teach my son. I learned to knit myself when I was very young, only 6, but quickly became an ex-knitter by the ripe old age of 6 1/4. Knitting was hard
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- [How to Create a Gentle Daily Rhythm](https://www.howweelearn.com/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 children 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 expect
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- [Nature Crafts and Activities for Children](https://www.howweelearn.com/nature-crafts-and-activities-for-preschoolers/) - If you're at home with your little ones and wondering how to fill the day with something magical, meaningful, and just a little bit muddy, I’ve got the perfect idea... Well, several ideas! This blog post is filled with nature crafts and activities for children! There’s something incredibly special about time spent outside. The fresh
- [Nature School for Preschoolers | Connect, Learn and Play Outside](https://www.howweelearn.com/outdoor-activities-for-preschoolers-nature-school/) - It's time to get back in nature. Spending time in nature isn’t just refreshing—it’s essential. For both children and adults, the outdoors offers a world of benefits: fresh air, sunshine, movement, and endless opportunities for learning and discovery. Whether it’s exploring a forest trail, watching bugs in the backyard, or simply feeling the grass underfoot,
- [Collecting Nature Treasures with Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/collecting-nature-treasures/) - I hope everyone's been soaking up the sunshine and getting outside this summer! I'm sure you know this already, but it truly is one of my favourite things to do! Being outside and enjoying nature and all its wonderful treasures. If you've ever gone on a walk, hike, or even just stepped into the backyard
- [Frozen Sensory Play Ideas for Preschoolers](https://www.howweelearn.com/frozen-sensory-play-ideas-for-preschoolers/) - What better way to enjoy this hot summer than with some Frozen Sensory Play Ideas? I'm talking frozen hats, finding out what happens when you freeze oobleck, strengthening hands with frozen playdough, and so much more. And not a single Elsa or Anna in sight. Promise. Sensory play is such an important part of a
- [Play into Kindergarten Readiness Review](https://www.howweelearn.com/play-into-kindergarten-readiness-review/) - Did you know that 90% of a child's brain growth happens before age 6? It's no wonder early experiences have a lasting impact on a child's learning, behavior, and health. No pressure, right!? As a teacher and homeschooling mama, let me be the first to tell you: It doesn't have to be hard! Today, I'm
- [Learning Through Play: Sunken Treasure Review](https://www.howweelearn.com/learning-through-play-sunken-treasure-review/) - If there’s one thing I know for sure, it's that children learn best through play. Hands down. When kids are actively engaged—imagining, exploring, giggling, creating—learning just sticks. Play-based learning helps children absorb big concepts in a way that feels natural and enjoyable, and the results are amazing. I’ve seen it firsthand with my own children.
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- [12 Field Trips that Could Change the World](https://www.howweelearn.com/field-trip-ideas/) - With all my uncertainty and wavering on the decision to educate my boys myself, I have been focusing on my "Why". Why is it, really, that I want to homeschool. Actually there are about 20 reasons - but the great big "why" is so I can shape my children's education to be perfect for them.
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- [Potpourri Making with Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/making-potpourri-with-kids/) - We sure do love our homemade gifts around here. With the holidays just around the corner, I was so excited to try to make this potpourri! This week, we headed outside and collected pine needles to make a woodsy potpourri. This made me think about what a fabulous gift homemade potpourri would be for little
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- [Welcoming Fall with my Little Ones](https://www.howweelearn.com/welcoming-fall-little-ones/) - Have you ever noticed how it truly is the tiny, little things that bring so much joy? A cup of hot chocolate after sledding. A quiet moment and a tea while the little ones nap. Even a favourite scent of soap! I have learned this about myself lately and have started to embrace this fully.
- [Summer Solstice Crafts](https://www.howweelearn.com/summer-solstice-crafts/) - The summer solstice—the longest day of the year—will be here on June 20th! This is a wonderful opportunity to teach your child about the solstices, learn how people celebrate the summer solstice around the world, and enjoy some beautiful summer solstice crafts together. These summer solstice crafts include ideas for little kids and big kids
- [Welcoming Winter with My Little Ones](https://www.howweelearn.com/welcoming-winter-little-ones/) - It always seems so strange to me how 'winter' comes far before the seasons officially change. Today is indeed the first day of winter and yet winter weather has been here for so very long already! This is precisely why I feel that winter is just sooo long. It really is! At least the winter
- [Loofa Snowmen!](https://www.howweelearn.com/snowman-craft-preschoolers/) - I do believe I have found the recipe for getting my creativity flowing. The key seems to be a glass of wine and a shower (Don't worry - I shower at night, so the wine is reasonable). I tell you - SO many inspired crafts come to me in the shower. Actually, I would love
- [Welcoming Spring with my Little Ones](https://www.howweelearn.com/welcoming-spring-little-ones/) - I cannot believe I am writing these words but ... HAPPY SPRING! We did it! We made it through the winter! Never mind the fact that there is still a world of white outside my door - the promise has arrived, and that is good enough for me. That green grass and those pretty buds and
- [Hatching Chicks with Kids!](https://www.howweelearn.com/hatching-chicks-with-kids/) - Happy Spring!!!! The weather is finally warming up and joining us in our celebration of spring on the farm. The baby chicks are hatching, the Mama hen's are happily laying a bountiful supply once more, and our little lambs got their very first shearing. Since we are just in the midst of our second hatch
- [Building AMAZING Outdoor Forts with Sticks](https://www.howweelearn.com/outdoor-fort-ideas-building-with-sticks/) - I married a boy scout. And then I birthed two boy scouts (well, not immediately - thankfully - but they have grown into them) So now I have a backyard FULL of incredible outdoor forts tied together with boy scout knots that I cannot take apart. Which I think is kind of the idea of
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- [Outdoor Fall Activities for Preschoolers](https://www.howweelearn.com/outdoor-fall-activities-for-preschoolers/) - I am not so sure that I have EVER been this excited for Fall. You may have heard me say before how I am trying to embrace each season for what it is. Enjoy the weather and activities that come with each season, and all that good stuff. But I am done. with. summer. It
- [Thinking Differently About Homeschooling](https://www.howweelearn.com/thinking-differently-about-homeschooling/) - One of my most favourite things about homeschooling is the flexibility it gives my family. In fairness, I have about 20 most favourite things about homeschooling though. But the flexibility is amazing. When we first started homeschooling we used the Oak Meadow curriculum and followed it to a T. But over the years I have
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- [Sun Science Unit Study Review](https://www.howweelearn.com/sun-science-unit-study-review/) - The Sun is right at the center of our solar system—and it’s kind of a big deal! It keeps us warm, gives us light, helps plants grow, and even makes weather happen. Without the Sun, life on Earth just wouldn’t be possible. Inside the Sun’s core, energy is being made all the time, and that
- [Sun Science Experiment | Solar Updraft Tower](https://www.howweelearn.com/sun-science-experiment-solar-updraft-tower/) - Did you know the warmth you feel on your skin from the Sun is actually a type of energy? It’s called solar power—and it’s a pretty big deal. “Solar” means it comes from the Sun, like those solar panels you might spot on rooftops. They soak up sunlight and turn it into electricity. Pretty impressive,
- [The Sweetest Little Pinecone Bee Craft](https://www.howweelearn.com/pinecone-bee-craft/) - There’s something special about the changing seasons, especially when summer rolls in with longer days, warmer nights, and that golden glow that seems to last forever. And guess what? The Summer Solstice is just around the corner! This year, mark your calendars for June 20th—that’s when the Northern Hemisphere celebrates the longest day of the
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- [Christmas Crafts for Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/christmas-crafts-for-kids-2/) - Whoohooo! It's the most wonderful time of the year! These weeks leading up to the big day are the most magical of the whole year, aren't they? I don't know about your home, but ours is bursting with Christmas crafts for kids. We have a giant painter's tape Christmas tree on our floor. Paper reindeer
- [Discover the Complete Nature Unit Bundle](https://www.howweelearn.com/discover-the-complete-nature-unit-bundle/) - Did you know that simply spending time in nature can help your child develop important skills like problem-solving, decision-making, creativity, and even healthy living habits? It’s true—outdoor play encourages imaginative thinking, self-discovery, an understanding of cause and effect, and a deep connection to the natural world. There are so many incredible benefits to being outside—and if
- [Pollinators Unit Topic About Black and White Ruffed Lemurs](https://www.howweelearn.com/pollinators-unit-topic-about-black-and-white-ruffed-lemurs/) - When you think of pollinators, chances are flying insects pop into your mind. Today, I’m excited to introduce you to a remarkable and lesser-known pollinator—one that doesn't buzz or flutter, but climbs and leaps! Let’s journey to the lush, tropical island of Madagascar, off the southeastern coast of Africa. There, among the beautiful rainforests, lives
- [A Complete Learn-to-Write Program](https://www.howweelearn.com/a-complete-learn-to-write-program/) - If you’ve been around here for a while, you know how passionate I am about helping little ones learn to read. Today, though, I’m excited to give you a sneak peek at something just as important—and just as fun: learning to write! We put a lot of energy into teaching our kids to read (and
- [Christmas Games for Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/christmas-games-for-kids/) - Do you have a Christmas party coming up? We have our annual co-op party and I need to plan a few Christmas games for kids. Well, I went down that Pinterest wormhole, friends, and found the BEST of the best! There are Christmas games that will get those kids moving, fine motor and coordination building
- [STEM and STEAM Activities for Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/stem-and-steam-activities-for-kids/) - Are you looking for (or wondering about) STEM or STEAM activities for kids? If so, you are in the right place, my friends! This is the ULTIMATE resource list for the best of the best Science, Technology, Engineering, (Art), and Math (STE(A)M) activities. My boys have always loved STEM challenges. And I completely understand why!
- [Turn Milk into Plastic!](https://www.howweelearn.com/turn-milk-into-plastic/) - Did you know you could turn milk into plastic? I had no idea! I did know that you can turn cream into butter, which is just what I was planning on doing with one of my Kindergarten classes back when I taught in the classroom. We love easy science experiments! There I was, armed with
- [Homemade Cards for Father's Day](https://www.howweelearn.com/homemade-cards-for-fathers-day/) - Father's Day is right around the corner. Now is the best time to plan ahead and help your kids make some homemade cards for Father's Day for their Dad and/or Father figures. Below are 30 of the best Father's Day cards for kids to make from around the web! Making these cards with our little
- [Seed Germination Experiment - The Results!](https://www.howweelearn.com/seed-germination-kids-results/) - Have you ever used the mason jar method for a seed germination experiment?! It is so neat to watch a seed sprout and grow, and to see the root structure take shape. It also makes for an awesome seed germination experiment, comparing roots and sprouts and how quickly each grows! In this blog post, I'll
- [Arts and Crafts for Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/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
- [Grades 4, 5, and 6 Math Curriculum](https://www.howweelearn.com/grades-4-5-and-6-math-curriculum/) - Earlier this week, I shared a behind-the-scenes look at my Grades 4–6 Literacy Curriculum. Today, I’m thrilled to switch gears and dive into something just as exciting—a Math Curriculum Review for Grades Four, Five, and Six! As I’ve mentioned just a few times before, I’m a big believer in quality over quantity. That belief is
- [Grades 4, 5, and 6 Homeschool Literacy Curriculum](https://www.howweelearn.com/grades-4-5-and-6-homeschool-literacy-curriculum/) - I’m so excited to share what literacy looks like in my Grade Four, Five, and Six Homeschool Literacy Curriculum! If you caught last week's blog post, you’ll remember we took a look at Grades 1 through 3. Well, I’m happy to report that my approach hasn’t changed as we move up in grades. I’m still
- [Top 10 Online Math Games](https://www.howweelearn.com/top-10-online-math-games/) - I often get asked about online games and activities that support kids' development, especially when it comes to math. Honestly, it's a topic I hadn’t explored too deeply until recently. But as I’ve watched how quickly kids pick up on technology and how naturally they navigate screens, I started thinking: why not make some of
- [Grade 1, 2 and 3 Math Curriculum Review](https://www.howweelearn.com/grade-1-2-and-3-math-curriculum-review/) - Earlier this week, I shared a look inside my Grades 1–3 Literacy Curriculum. Today, I’m excited to do the same—but this time, we’re diving into a Math Curriculum Review for Grades One, Two, and Three. As I’ve mentioned before, I’m a big believer in keeping things simple, meaningful, and—most importantly—doable. Around here, we always choose
- [Science Experiment: Why Do Leaves Change Color?](https://www.howweelearn.com/science-experiments-for-kids/) - 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,
- [Mother's Day Crafts for Kids to Make](https://www.howweelearn.com/mothers-day-crafts-for-kids-to-make/) - Mother's Day is just around the corner, so it is time to get your Mother's Day crafts started! There is so much pride that comes with making something special to give to Mama for Mother's Day! So many of these ideas are nice and easy for little ones to make all on their own -
- [Homemade Birthday Cards for Kids to Create!](https://www.howweelearn.com/homemade-birthday-cards-kids-create/) - Let's face it, if you are a parent you are likely looking for ways to save a bit of money. Kids are expensive! So I want to share a way we save over $100 every year. Making homemade birthday cards! Not only does making homemade birthday cards save you $100 (or 40 coffees out, 2
- [Construction Paper Crafts for Kids to Make](https://www.howweelearn.com/construction-paper-crafts-for-kids-to-make/) - If there is one thing I keep repeating around here, it is my love for keeping things simple. Simple crafts and activities keep things fun and stress-free for me and my littles. Construction paper crafts definitely fit the bill. Construction paper is one of the most basic of basic craft supplies. It is available in
- [Learning Activities for 3 Month Old Babies](https://www.howweelearn.com/learning-activities-3-month-old-babies/) - When my little ones were 3-month-old babies, I could not have written this post. I could not have formulated coherent sentences to write about learning activities for 3-month-old babies. And if I had found the time—and words—to write it (miraculously), I would have certainly opted to sleep. But now with my youngest growing up way
- [45 Gorgeous Gifts Kids Can Make](https://www.howweelearn.com/gifts-kids-can-make/) - I remember being little and creating sweet homemade gifts to give to my friends and family. I loved sitting down to create something using nothing but a few crafts supplies, lots of time, and loads of love. Because those times were so memorable and meaningful for me, I want my children to learn all about
- [45 of the CUTEST Fall Crafts for Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/45-of-the-cutest-fall-crafts-for-kids/) - Autumn is just around the corner, so let's start things off right with a great big list of easy Fall Crafts for Kids, shall we? There is just something about fall that brings out the crafting side of me... perhaps it's the beautiful colours that inspire me, or the cooler weather that makes me want
- [Awesome Alphabet Activities for Preschoolers](https://www.howweelearn.com/alphabet-activities-for-preschoolers/) - I thought it was time to share some alphabet activities for preschoolers. Alphabet activities and How Wee Learn definitely seem to go hand in hand! I have shared with you oodles of letter activities before AND a (rather lengthy) post about why I don't actually suggest teaching letters in ABC order. But I have not
- [Certificates of Completion for your Homeschool Journey](https://www.howweelearn.com/certificates-of-completion-for-your-homeschool-journey/) - In homeschooling, progress can feel like a quiet, steady march instead of a grand parade—but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t celebrate achievements in a meaningful and motivating way. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce homeschool certificates of completion from How Wee Learn. Your child will receive their personalized certificate for each grade level in math
- [PERFECT Pumpkin Carving Ideas for ALL Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/perfect-pumpkin-carving-ideas-for-all-kids/) - Guess what is just around the corner, friends? Halloween! Last year, I went a bit batty finding perfect pumpkin carving ideas for my kids. You see, I want my little ones to really participate in the pumpkin carving! I want them to decorate their very own pumpkins—whatever that may mean. With such a huge variety of
- [43 Quiet Time Activities for 2 Year Olds](https://www.howweelearn.com/quiet-time-activites-2-year-olds/) - Something I get asked about a lot is how to help support children in quiet, independent play. Sometimes, parents find themselves in the scary situation of a toddler refusing to nap—terrifying to even think about! That nap time was your chance to rest, recharge, and catch up on EVERYTHING!!! But don't you worry—I have 43
- [50 Perfect Crafts for 2 Year Olds!](https://www.howweelearn.com/50-crafts-2-year-olds/) - When our babies become toddlers, we get to enter a brand new world together... the world of arts and crafts! Oh my goodness, their first experience with glue, markers, scissors, all of those coloured pencils and crayons... the different textures and colours... all of those crafts, your little one gets to experience for the very
- [SPOOK-tacularly Simple Halloween Crafts for Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/simple-halloween-crafts-for-kids-2-2/) - It's time to dive into some SPOOK-tacularly Simple Halloween Crafts for Kids! I have so many fun Halloween crafts to share with you, you'll want to get started crafting right away so you can fit them all in. There are oodles and oodles of ideas perfect for those little toddlers and preschoolers of yours, as
- [Teaching Letter Recognition - What Order to Introduce Letters](https://www.howweelearn.com/teaching-letter-recognition-what-order-to-introduce-letters/) - Wondering about the order for teaching letters to your little ones? I'm on it! I feel as though I am always writing about waiting to teach letter recognition. Wait and let little hands get strengthened by other activities. Wait until little minds have had ample time to hear different words and sounds. But a day
- [Grade 1 to 3 Literacy Curriculum Review](https://www.howweelearn.com/grade-1-to-3-literacy-curriculum-review/) - I’m so excited to walk you through what literacy looks like in my Grade One, Two, and Three Literacy Curriculum! If you haven’t heard already, I’m a big fan of keeping things simple, meaningful, and (most importantly) doable. Around here, we believe in quality or quantity! Learning should be joyful, not exhausting. So let me
- [Frog Life Cycle Activity & Story for Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/frog-life-cycle-activity-story-for-kids/) - Today, I have a hands-on frog life cycle activity to share with you! This is a wonderful activity for children of all ages, as it can be modified to be simple enough for children as young as 2, or detailed enough for children up to 12. I'll share with you how I approach this activity
- [The Best Decodable Readers for Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/the-best-decodable-readers-for-kids/) - Earlier this week, I shared some tips on how your child can master reading—and let’s be honest, teaching your child to read can feel a little overwhelming! You want to feel confident and for your child to feel successful. If you’ve started exploring how kids learn to read, chances are you’ve come across something called
- [Master Early Reading Skills with Decodable Readers](https://www.howweelearn.com/master-early-reading-skills-with-decodable-readers/) - If you're just beginning the adventure of teaching your child to read, you may have heard the term 'decodable readers' tossed around—but what exactly are they? Imagine handing your child a story and watching their eyes light up as they realize: "Hey... I can actually read this!" That’s the magic of decodable readers and mastering
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- [How to Make a Nature Fairy Door](https://www.howweelearn.com/how-to-make-a-nature-fairy-door/) - This week, I have been sharing an in-depth look at my outdoor-inspired resource, Nature School: Connect, Learn, and Play Outside. Nature School uses things like rocks, sticks, leaves, flowers, dirt, and sand to help teach your preschooler all sorts of skills through playing outside. Today, I'm going to share one of the Nature School activities
- [Bedtime Gratitude Journal for Kindergarteners](https://www.howweelearn.com/bedtime-gratitude-journal-for-kindergarteners/) - Helping young kids wind down at the end of the day can be more than just brushing their teeth and reading a story. It’s also the perfect time to build some positive habits. One of the sweetest and most meaningful ways to do that is with a Bedtime Gratitude Journal for Kindergarteners. Just a few
- [Teaching Letters: Uppercase or Lowercase First?](https://www.howweelearn.com/teaching-letters-uppercase-or-lowercase-first/) - Well, we have a question of the week my friends! "What should I teach first, uppercase or lowercase letters?" When I receive an email about a topic more than 5 times (well, 6 times - so hardly 'more than 5' - but I am adding a dramatic flare) it warrants a blog post. So today
- [Water Play Ideas for Preschoolers: Beginning Letters Toy Scoop](https://www.howweelearn.com/water-play-ideas-for-preschoolers-alphabet/) - I think it’s safe to say that the warmer weather is FINALLY here to stay (fingers crossed), and we couldn’t be happier about it! This means water play ideas for preschoolers will be the name of the game. We need all the outdoor time we can get after such a long winter. Just before we
- [Summer Alphabet Games & Activities](https://www.howweelearn.com/learn-the-alphabet-this-summer/) - With some absolutely beautiful weather this week, summertime—and all that it stands for—is calling me! It's a time for fun in the sun, loads of play, and exploring this incredible world of ours. It's also the perfect time to do some one-on-one learning with little ones. No matter how incredible a teacher is, there is nothing
- [Optical Illusions for Kids to Make](https://www.howweelearn.com/optical-illusions-for-kids-to-make/) - This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Ticonderoga. All opinions are 100% mine. My kids are all about optical illusions right now. And why wouldn't they be?! They are so cool! While they are fun to look at, I thought it would also be neat to try to create some of
- [Learning About Manners and More with Fun Games](https://www.howweelearn.com/learning-about-manners-and-more-with-fun-games/) - We all want to raise kind, caring, good kids! I am here to help, with a great hands-on way to reinforce learning about manners and more!
- [Action Songs for Babies](https://www.howweelearn.com/action-songs-for-babies/) - With a few new babes in the world, and some friends now Mamas, I thought I would update this post on our favourite action songs for babies! Songs for babies are simple, fun, and oh so educational! Action songs for babies - even more so! My Benjamin just loves these songs - I hope your
- [Helping Baby Crawl with 5 Fun Games!](https://www.howweelearn.com/helping-baby-crawl-with-5-fun-games/) - It has been a couple of years since my youngest started to crawl, but oh how it seems like yesterday! We had so much fun helping little Norah learn how to crawl. Today, I wanted to share with you 5 of the ways we helped our baby learn to crawl. Now, given that this little
- [15 Beautiful Woodland Craft Ideas for Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/15-beautiful-woodland-craft-ideas-for-kids/) - As the leaves change color and the air grows crisp, it's the perfect time to embrace the slower pace of autumn with some beautiful woodland craft ideas. From loose-part nature crafts to playful woodland animal masks and puppets, these 15 ideas will connect your little ones with nature while developing their creativity and fine motor
- [Sitting Still: Over 20 Tips, Tricks, and Activities to Keep Children Engaged After a Surgery](https://www.howweelearn.com/sitting-still-activities-kids-after-surgery/) - This post has been a very long time coming. I have been asked for it so many times! So many brave Mamas are searching for 'sitting still' activities for their children that need to stay still after an illness or surgery. I have tried to write some ideas and share some activities, but everything I
- [Loose Parts Play Ideas](https://www.howweelearn.com/loose-parts-play-ideas/) - Do you know about 'loose parts play'? This is an idea that was introduced to me a few years ago in the Kindergarten classroom. I have used loose parts with my own children pretty much every single day since then. The idea is so very simple, and the learning is so very powerful. The idea
- [15 Fun Things to Do in the Snow!](https://www.howweelearn.com/fun-things-to-do-in-the-snow/) - I love the winter - but I haven't always. Truthfully, I use to really dislike it. REALLY. But, I love the outdoors and I love having my kids outside. And where I live we have snow for a good 5 months of the year, which is a very long time to dislike something. So a
- [Dinosaur Activities for Preschool](https://www.howweelearn.com/dinosaur-activities-for-preschool/) - Little ones are often fascinated by dinosaurs, and that intense interest makes it a wonderful topic for preschoolers to learn about! This post is full of dinosaur activities for preschool, perfect for adding to or creating your own dinosaur unit at home or in the classroom. The dinosaur activities for preschool below include fine motor
- [Homemade Birthday Gifts for Kids to Make](https://www.howweelearn.com/homemade-birthday-gifts-for-kids-to-make/) - Homemade birthday gifts are a special way to show loved ones that you really care about them. The best thing about these homemade birthday gifts is that kids can make them on their own or with just a little help. Below you will find the best homemade birthday gifts for kids to make from across
- [DIY Wooden Building Blocks](https://www.howweelearn.com/diy-wooden-building-blocks/) - Today I am bringing you a fabulous DIY. Well, actually it's not me who's bringing it so to speak, but it is completely fabulous. A friend of mine made me these incredible DIY building blocks and today she is bringing us all the tutorial. This means in no time at all we will all be
- [Wash Your Hands!](https://www.howweelearn.com/wash-your-hands-2/) - Well I warned you. Yesterday was all business with oodles and oodles of Christmas crafts to get you and your little ones in the holiday spirit. No chitter chatter - just the goods. But as promised, today I have some chitter chatter. Some stories. Some unimportant, just so you know, though you likely didn't need
- [How to Help a Baby Learn to Sit](https://www.howweelearn.com/how-to-help-a-baby-learn-to-sit/) - Well, today I get to officially bring you a blog post featuring my newest little peanut. This is Norah's first time in the spotlight here on How Wee Learn! The time sure is flying right on by, no matter how badly I try to slow it down. This sweet little baby is 6 months old
- [Breathtaking Nature Crafts for Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/breathtaking-nature-crafts-for-kids/) - We sure do love our nature crafts around here. Summer is in full swing, so we are spending more and more time outside. This means two things: More and more "outside" things find their way inside. The surfaces around our home always seem to gather collections of special rocks, sticks, and shells throughout the summer.
- [A Fall Leaf Potato Stamp](https://www.howweelearn.com/a-fall-leaf-potato-stamp/) - Oh, the good old potato stamp—it's been a while, but we are back at it! I can't for the life of me remember why we haven't done this craft in so long. It was so fun, perfect for all 4 of my kids (um... and Mama, too), and they turned out so pretty. Just before
- [Quiet Time Activities for BUSY BOYS!](https://www.howweelearn.com/quiet-time-activities-for-busy-boys-2/) - If there is one thing I know, it is busy boys. Trust me on this one. I have two of the busiest little people you have ever seen. Which, of course, is one of the reasons I am also a self-made expert on Quiet Time. As you may know, I wrote a bit about the
- [Constellation Activities for Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/constellation-activities-for-kids/) - These constellation activities are out of this world! BIG eye roll. But they will really add a twinkle to your little one's eye. Maybe even make them feel like a star. Come on Mama, let's rock it! (you know, like rocket?) Okay, I'm done with that now, I promise. We are doing a little learning
- [Calming Lavender Lotion Bar](https://www.howweelearn.com/calming-lavender-lotion-bar/) - As you may know, we are taking steps to live a healthier lifestyle as a family. We are living simply, trying to slow down, and "make our own" whenever we can. The big trick? I need it to be easy. So much of the "making our own" is hard! But THIS, my friends—this is easy.
- [The BEST Fingerprint Art Ideas!](https://www.howweelearn.com/best-fingerprint-art-ideas/) - Earlier this week, I shared with you some of the fingerprint art that Norah and I made, along with a Free Fingerprint Art Pack. There are so many amazing fingerprint art ideas out there, I wanted to share even more with you today! Here are the 30+ of the BEST fingerprint art ideas, perfect for
- [Indoor AND Outdoor Easter Egg Hunt Clues!](https://www.howweelearn.com/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
- [Obstacle Course Ideas](https://www.howweelearn.com/obstacle-course-ideas/) - Well Christmas is over and the New Year has begun! It is just about time when this Mama hits the February slump. The excitement of the snow has warn off, but the promise of spring is still so (so) far away. With the icy cold weather here for at least another 3 months, and the
- [Nature Scavenger Hunt (with Printable!)](https://www.howweelearn.com/nature-scavenger-hunt-with-printable/) - Who doesn't love a good scavenger hunt? And a scavenger hunt in nature is even better! Today I am so excited to bring you some nature scavenger hunts for kids with a FREE Scavenger Hunt Printable (to make that fun and learning even easier). Scavenger hunts are such a wonderful tool for all sorts of
- [Winter Crafts for Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/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
- [Playful Playdough Activities!](https://www.howweelearn.com/playful-playdough-activities/) - Do you know what you can always count on? Playdough. Kids a little cranky? Playdough. Rain cancelled your plans? Playdough. Friends pop over unexpectedly? Playdough. I tell you playdough activities will never let you down. We love playdough so much, I thought I would share with you some of our favourite playdough activities today. Some
- [Seed Art Ideas for Kids!](https://www.howweelearn.com/seed-art-ideas-kids/) - This week marks the beginning of Spring! Though there is nothing at all spring like around these parts yet. We have snow on top of our snow, and ice below that. This has been one long winter. But it will end. One day we will wake up and it will not look quite so white
- [DIY Pebble Art Tutorial](https://www.howweelearn.com/diy-pebble-art-tutorial/) - We are big on crafting around here. I love creating, and I have passed that love along to my own little ones. This afternoon, while the boys were resting and Madeline was busy, I did some creating all on my own. And it was lovely! I found a picture of this pebble art idea on
- [Crossing the Midline and Bridging the Great Divide!](https://www.howweelearn.com/crossing-the-midline-activities-for-kids/) - Crossing the midline activities for kids. What on earth are those? Sometimes in the educational world we start speaking a slightly different language than 'normal' people. Not that teachers aren't normal ... though ... you do need to be a little insane to work with small children all day long, don't you? Anyways. I had
- [Moon Activities for Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/moon-activities-for-kids-2/) - 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,
- [Painting Salt Dough](https://www.howweelearn.com/painting-salt-dough/) - We have a new favorite dough around these parts .... Playdough is still our go to for most things, and of course our couldn't be easier no cook playdough recipe still gets used almost weekly. But this new dough in town has some interesting fun added features - You can bake it and paint it.
- [Tried and True Busy Bags](https://www.howweelearn.com/tried-and-true-busy-bags/) - Have you noticed that I write a TON about quiet time activities in this space, but not a lot about busy bags? There is a reason for that! Quiet time in our home is about resting and allowing little ones some mindful time. Quiet time is FAR more than simply keeping little ones busy. I
- [TONS of Seed Activities for Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/tons-seed-activities-kids/) - Do you know what Fall is perfect for? Some fun seed activities for kids! All of our plants have gone to seed, so we are finding so many treasures outside. It is amazing to see all of the different types of seeds. I thought I would compile a list of some seed activities for kids
- [Constellation Cards and Myths for Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/constellation-myths-kids/) - A few years ago, we took a trip to our local museum and watched a star show in the planetarium. As a mama who could spend hours staring up at the night sky, I am happy to report that my kids found it just as spectacular as I did! If you ever have the opportunity to
- [STEM Transportation Activities for Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/stem-transportation-activities-for-kids/) - Does your child love cars, trains, planes, and all things that go?! I've rounded up 17 of the Best STEM Transportation Activities for kids—just for you! Let's Go! Transportation Family Unit Study Before we get into all of the fun STEM activities, I have a newly released Unit Study that you'll LOVE: Let's GO! Transportation!
- [Simple 3D Paper Flowers](https://www.howweelearn.com/simple-3d-paper-flowers/) - Oh spring is in the air! And with this simple spring craft, spring will be on the walls, doors, and kids too! These simple 3D paper flowers were a blast to make today. The boys wanted to do some crafting and I have a serious case of spring fever so opted for a spring craft.
- [Dollarstore Quiet Bins: 9 Dollarstore Items, 30 Brilliant Quiet Bins!](https://www.howweelearn.com/dollarstore-quiet-bins-quiet-time-activities/) - Yay!! I am so glad you are here. Do I have something that is going to rock your world! This is how to make 30 Quiet Bins for $9!! You love the idea of quiet time (what Mama doesn't?), but you don't want to spend hours setting up that quiet time (what Mama does?) ---
- [Indoor Nature Activities for Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/indoor-nature-activities-kids/) - I have found that exploring nature items is very calming for my little ones.Our newest rhythm is really focusing on calming activities for kids (Speaking of which, have you discovered Clever's New Trick? It's a social story I wrote about helping little ones learn to calm down. You can read more about it by clicking
- [Painting Ideas for Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/painting-ideas-kids/) - Get ready for the best, most creative, most EPIC painting ideas for kids you have ever seen! Because ... well, February. February is definitely a month that requires some fun and loads of bright colours too. If you have preschoolers or toddlers who love when Mama gets that paint out, have we got some fun
- [Thanksgiving Craft Ideas for Kids - 10 Amazing Ideas!](https://www.howweelearn.com/thanksgiving-craft-ideas-for-kids/) - Thanksgiving is a perfect holiday to do some crafting - keeping wee ones busy and having fun. These 10 Thanksgiving craft ideas for kids are AMAZING! There is something on this list for everyone. While here in Canada Thanksgiving is long since past (and the winter snow tells us so), I know my American friends
- [From One Knit Square](https://www.howweelearn.com/beginner-knitting-project-one-knit-square/) - Sammy's school is hosting Mayfair and I had offered to do a little crafting. Sewing, knitting, painting, I said I would be most happy to try my hand at whatever was needed. The verdict was knitting. Gulp. You might remember my knitting struggles of the past - which I (sort of) began to overcome this
- [75 Simple Paper Plate Crafts for Every Occasion!](https://www.howweelearn.com/75-paper-plate-crafts/) - We love all things simple in this house, which might be why paper plate crafts are such a hit. No need for anything too fancy, complicated, or expensive for my kids to get creative with. We like things like paint, paper, glue, yarn, tape, and paper plates. We really like paper plates. So much so
- [Homemade Halloween Costumes for the Wild Child](https://www.howweelearn.com/homemade-halloween-costumes-for-the-wild-child/) - Don't you just love sweet homemade Halloween costumes? I was perusing Pinterest, as I have been known to do a time or two (hundred), and kept finding these adorable DIY costumes that I thought were perfect for this nature-loving Mama and her little free spirits. Since I know so many of you also fall into
- [Solar Eclipse Activity Bundle for Kids | Free Printable!](https://www.howweelearn.com/solar-eclipse-activity-bundle/) - The 2024 Great North American Eclipse is quickly approaching!! On April 8th, the moon will perfectly align between the Earth and the Sun, creating a total solar eclipse visible in certain areas of Canada, the United States, and Mexico. To ensure that your little astronomer gets the most out of this rare event, I put
- [Crafts for Preschoolers: 50 Amazing and Simple Ideas](https://www.howweelearn.com/50-fun-crafts-for-kids/) - Want to build creativity and joy in your kids? How about engaging in fun, hands-on activities that help them develop essential skills along the way? Well, then, it's time for some crafting! I’ve always loved crafting with my kids—it’s such a meaningful way to bond while creating lasting memories, especially over the holidays. When it
- [Christmas Art for Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/christmas-art-for-kids-2/) - Do you know what goes hand in hand with snow in our home? Christmas art for kids! It's official: we have had snow! I just love the first snow. It means that Christmas is on its way (or Halloween, depending on the year... but this year—Christmas!) I wrote about Christmas crafts for kids last year
- [Waldorf in Our Home](https://www.howweelearn.com/waldorf-in-our-home/) - We are beginning to move full swing into the holiday season and I have been planning the two weeks we will all be at home. With some down time I thought it would be a great chance to plan a few activities with my little ones, and since I do love all things Waldorf, I
- [Ridiculously Fun Outdoor Games for Kids!](https://www.howweelearn.com/ridiculously-fun-outdoor-games-for-kids/) - The warm weather is here! It's time to make up for the long cold winter where we spent way too much time inside. We needed some ridiculously fun games for kids! But it can be a little tricky getting back into the routine of getting out there, especially when my little ones are used to indoor
- [Toilet Paper Rolls: Fun Things for Kids to Make & Do](https://www.howweelearn.com/toilet-paper-rolls-fun-things-for-kids-to-make-do/) - Looking for some fun things for your kids to make and do with all those toilet paper rolls hanging around? I've scoured the internet looking for the best toilet paper roll projects! Here you will find cute animal crafts and toilet paper roll toys to make. As well as some fine motor, STEM and nature
- [Activities for Teaching Baby How to Crawl](https://www.howweelearn.com/activities-for-teaching-baby-how-to-crawl/) - Do you know what we have been up to over here lately? Teaching baby how to crawl! Goodness, the big siblings are just loving helping this littlest one of ours develop her gross motor skills and meet all of these exciting milestones. We did some research on crawling and learned all about the steps and
- [Christmas Handprint Art](https://www.howweelearn.com/christmas-handprint-art/) - I try to share a lot of process, meaningful art activities for kids in this space. But sometimes? I go for the cute. The super cute, keepsake-worthy crafts that I adore pulling out each and every year. Just like today with this list of Christmas handprint art. And goodness, there are some adorable Christmas handprint
- [Messy Art Activities for Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/messy-art-activities-kids/) - There is just something about Spring that gets me in the mood to let the kids get really messy. Perhaps it is the fact that we can now do art outside. Or maybe it is the fact that the warm spring sun has melted the ice from my mind and I can think clearly. Because
- [Fabulous Fall Science Experiments](https://www.howweelearn.com/fabulous-fall-science-experiments/) - 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
- [43 Science Experiments to BLOW Your Kid's Mind!](https://www.howweelearn.com/43-science-experiments-to-blow-your-kids-mind/) - Science is really cool. There are so many amazing things in this world of ours. So many science experiments for kids that just make me stop and say, "whoa" ... or "wow" ... or "What the ...!!" (depending, of course, on my company). Children, as we know, are naturally curious. They naturally want to learn
- [Independent Activities for Kids: 15 Things to Do Instead of TV](https://www.howweelearn.com/15-things-to-do-instead-of-tv-no-prep-independent-right-now-activities/) - When we first moved to the country, we had no TV, and things were really just fine. After that, we opted for Netflix, but just for Madeline, John, and I—not the little ones. Well, that lasted a little while but then the draw of the TV set in. Not for the kids—for ME! It's such
- [Rainy Day Activities](https://www.howweelearn.com/rainy-day-activities/) - With the Spring rainy days upon us, I thought I would share some fun rainy day activities you can do with your kids. These activities are sure to keep your kids busy, whether you prefer to stay indoors or adventure outside! Below I am sharing with you my personal faves - the best of the
- [54 Mess Free Quiet Time Activities for 3 Year Olds!](https://www.howweelearn.com/quiet-time-activities-mess-free/) - Looking for some Quiet Time activities for your toddler or preschooler? You have come to the right place! To any mama, dad, or caregiver with little ones at home, there is no sweeter word than... NAPTIME (at least in our home). A time to recharge, relax, and get (a little bit of) work done while
- [Gorgeous and Inviting Outdoor Play Spaces](https://www.howweelearn.com/gorgeous-inviting-outdoor-play-spaces/) - Spring is almost here --- time to wake up from my hibernation and get these little cubs of mine outside! The warm sunshine never fails to make me want to spruce up our outdoor play spaces. We like to keep outdoor play, well, natural I suppose. So when I am planning outdoor play spaces for
- [Popsicle Stick Crafts: 35 Fun Things for Kids to Make & Do](https://www.howweelearn.com/popsicle-stick-crafts-35-fun-things-for-kids-to-make-do/) - Do you know what is almost TOO simple for a crafting supply? Popsicle sticks. If you don't have any on hand, I highly recommend that you get a package so you and your kids can have fun with these popsicle stick crafts and activities! For this post, I've searched the internet for some of the
- [Incredible Woodworking Projects for Handy Kids!](https://www.howweelearn.com/woodworking-projects-for-kids-2/) - Do you have a handy kid? All of my little ones amaze me with what they are capable of (when I give them the opportunity to show me, that is). And woodworking projects are no exception! Madeline didn't have too many opportunities when she was little, I'm afraid to say. I cringed with the idea
- [42 Splendidly Creative Homemade Musical Instruments](https://www.howweelearn.com/spectacular-homemade-musical-instruments/) - Do you know what is perfect for a rainy day? A playdate? Any sick day? Or a just-about-an-anything day? Homemade musical instruments! If you're not sure what to do with the kiddos, making a homemade musical instrument band is the answer! There is so much fun to be had and amazing memories to be made
- [Nature Activities for Preschoolers | Stick Weaving](https://www.howweelearn.com/nature-activities-for-preschoolers-stick-weaving/) - Being in nature is both beneficial and refreshing. There are countless wonderful advantages to spending time outdoors—fresh air, sunshine, and the opportunity to connect with and learn from the natural world. That’s why so many of my resources incorporate nature-based activities. Nature School is a fabulous outdoor-inspired resource you can get as part of my Everything
- [How to Make Rock Candy | Edible Science!](https://www.howweelearn.com/how-to-make-rock-candy-edible-science/) - What better way to spark kids’ interest in science than with candy? And no, I’m not talking about using candy as a bribe to get them to do schoolwork! I mean, learn the science behind how to make rock candy! This sweet experiment comes from my Edible Science Family Unit Study, and it’s not only
- [My FREE Summer Journal](https://www.howweelearn.com/summer-journal/) - How about we keep a summer journal this year?! And how about I make it easy peasy (and free, too). Sound like a fun way to get in a little bit of writing practice? I thought so, which is why I created this Free Printable Summer Journal, complete with writing prompts! Well, I created the
- [This Weeks Quiet Boxes](https://www.howweelearn.com/this-weeks-quiet-boxes/) - Phew! What a week! The beautiful Canadian spring weather has actually come our way. While that means it is only a degree or two (or three!), it feels like the middle of summer in comparison to the -20s last week. And with this beautiful weather comes our time outside again. Almost all of our time.
- [A Sight Word Dice Game](https://www.howweelearn.com/a-sight-word-dice-game/) - What is more fun than a dice game? How about a SIGHT WORD dice game? How about a sight word dice game where you get to make your OWN DICE?! I tell you, the fun and learning never end here on How Wee Learn. This activity is in our Grade Two Literacy Curriculum, but since
- [Grade Three and Four School Closure Homeschooling Printable Bundles](https://www.howweelearn.com/grade-three-and-four-school-closure-homeschooling-printable-bundles/) - Welcome! I am a strong believer that we are better together and that we all need to pull together at this time. As you may know, I am Sarah, a seasoned classroom Teacher, a Reading Specialist, a Special Education Specialist, and for the last 3 years, a Homeschool Mom. I have a skill set that
- [Grade One and Two School Closure Homeschooling Printable Bundles](https://www.howweelearn.com/grade-one-and-two-school-closure-homeschooling-printable-bundles/) - Welcome! I am a strong believer that we are better together and that we all need to pull together at this time. As you may know, I am Sarah, a seasoned classroom Teacher, a Reading Specialist, a Special Education Specialist, and for the last 3 years, a Homeschool Mom. I have a skill set that
- [Preschool and Kindergarten School Closure Homeschooling Printables](https://www.howweelearn.com/preschool-and-kindergarten-school-closure-homeschooling-printables/) - Welcome! I am a strong believer that we are better together and that we all need to pull together at this time. As you may know, I am Sarah, a seasoned classroom Teacher, a Reading Specialist, a Special Education Specialist, and for the last 3 years, a Homeschool Mom. I have a skill set that
- [10 Week Summer Learning Bundles](https://www.howweelearn.com/10-week-summer-learning-bundles/) - When did the idea of 'school work' become bad? I mean, why is it so frowned upon to have children do schoolwork in the summertime? I suppose I might be coming at things from a different angle since we homeschool and ensure we live a very balanced life in regard to schoolwork. As you might
- [The Preschool Bundle!](https://www.howweelearn.com/the-preschool-bundle/) - If you have a child or are a teacher for children between the ages of 3 and 5 years old, you are in the right place! For you, I have a brand new bundle that is completely... FREE! Wahoo! You just can't beat that! As a Certified Teacher and Reading Specialist, I wanted to help
- [FREE Spring Printable Colouring Pages and Activity Pages](https://www.howweelearn.com/free-spring-printable-colouring-pages-and-activity-pages/) - Happy spring! We have been loving our colouring pages around here lately. So much so that I decided to make some spring colouring pages of my own. THAT was so much fun, I decided to make some Spring activity pages as well! I had never done this before, but it was far easier and much
- [Making Knight's Armour (Pretend Play Idea)](https://www.howweelearn.com/making-knight-armour/) - If your child loves superheroes and saving the day, learning about knights and castles during the medieval times is going to be an absolute blast. In this fun activity from our Kindergarten at Home Curriculum, your child will develop and strengthen their fine motor skills as they enjoy some pretend play and create suits of
- [A Simple Nature Sensory Bin](https://www.howweelearn.com/nature-sensory-bin/) - With Christmas coming up so very quickly, it is easy to get into a spin! We are trying very hard to keep things simple this holiday season - and we are doing quite well. Though I must say I am surprised at how tricky it can be to keep things simple this time of year!
- [Quiet Moments in a Jar](https://www.howweelearn.com/quiet-moments-in-a-jar/) - Another post on Quiet Time activities? Why yes. There is just so much more I want to share with you! Quiet Time is a topic that I could chat about for a very (very, very) (very) long time. I have shared with you lots of Quiet Time activities in this space, and even written
- [Printable Quiet Bin Labels](https://www.howweelearn.com/printable-quiet-bin-labels/) - One of my favourite things in the world is my family's daily quiet time. Sometimes when I tell people this, I feel they will judge me - so I used to keep it to myself. But now that I am older ("seasoned" as I like to call it) and have been on this quiet time
- [Quiet Bin Labels and Fillers!](https://www.howweelearn.com/quiet-bin-labels-and-fillers/) - We are full on a quiet time kick over here. I feel like it is such a blast from the past! It has been almost six years since I have needed to teach one of my little ones about quiet time, but with my littlest just giving up naptime, it is time to teach her
- [Tennis Racket Weaving and Cross-Stitch](https://www.howweelearn.com/tennis-racket-weaving-and-cross-stitch/) - When I very first started blogging (8 years ago now, yikes), I would get so excited to share my ideas! I would actually lose sleep because I was so excited for my blog post to go out to you in the morning. I just knew you and yours would love it. Well, you would think
- [5 Poem Ideas for a Literacy Rich Grade One!](https://www.howweelearn.com/5-poem-ideas-for-a-literacy-rich-grade-one/) - I absolutely love poems. I always have. When I was a wee girl, I loved poems before bed. As a moody teenager, I loved those deep poems which now make me cringe, and as an adult, I love all things airy, light, and nature-filled. Poems are fabulous for children to hear and to create as
- [Play Dough Numbers: Number Recognition and Counting Activity](https://www.howweelearn.com/play-dough-numbers-number-recognition-and-counting-activity/) - Maybe it’s because I never played with playdough as a child or because I’m a neat freak, but I never wanted playdough in the house. The thought of it trodden into the rug made me cringe. That is, until we did the playdough numbers activity! All you need is playdough, a few simple items, and
- [An Opposites Scavenger Hunt Idea (with Printable!)](https://www.howweelearn.com/an-opposites-scavenger-hunt-idea-with-printable/) - Here we go for Scavenger Hunts in Egg Cartons take TWO! Yesterday I shared with you the colour-themed nature scavenger hunt we did with little Norah and today I get to share with you how we made this fun "opposites" scavenger hunt super educational for my big boys. [mv_video doNotAutoplayNorOptimizePlacement="false" doNotOptimizePlacement="false" jsonLd="true" key="un7lm7dedihgxbklgsf0" ratio="16:9" thumbnail="https://mediavine-res.cloudinary.com/video/upload/un7lm7dedihgxbklgsf0.jpg"
- [22 AMAZING Egg Carton Crafts](https://www.howweelearn.com/egg-carton-crafts/) - I mentioned last week that we have an excess of egg cartons and gave you the heads up to be expecting a lot of egg carton crafts. Well, I hope you took me seriously - and if not, heads up! I started looking for some inspiration - and boy did I find some!! Here are
- [Mother's Day Colouring Pages](https://www.howweelearn.com/mothers-day-colouring-pages/) - Happy Mother's Day weekend! I am hoping that your little ones will pamper you and shower you with all of the finest homemade goodies. And maybe, just maybe, you get a few little moments to relax and recharge all on your own. I want that so much for you that I have a Mother's Day
- [Mother's Day Gift Idea: Button Bracelets!](https://www.howweelearn.com/mothers-day-gift-idea-button-bracelets/) - I really don't think it matters who you are, I'm going to go out on a limb and say that ALL Mothers love sweet homemade gifts for Mother's Day. And I have an awesome Mother's Day gift idea for you. This one is nice and simple to make. My 3-year-old daughter was able to make
- [Free Printable Easter Bundle](https://www.howweelearn.com/free-printable-easter-bundle/) - With Easter just around the corner, I thought it was time to make a few little fun printable pages for my kids. And since it is just about Easter for you and yours as well, I thought I would share! I will mention once again, as I did with my Printable Spring bundle, these are
- [Indoor Scavenger Hunt](https://www.howweelearn.com/indoor-scavenger-hunt/) - Pretend play is such an important part of a child’s growth and development. Not to mention that is just so much fun! I absolutely love engaging in pretend play with my little one. To be honest, I am not sure who loves it more, me or him! In this indoor scavenger hunt activity, you will
- [Lovely FREE Alphabet Playdough Mats](https://www.howweelearn.com/lovely-free-alphabet-playdough-mats/) - Learning letters and the alphabet through PLAY is the name of the game right now for little Carter! We used our Printable Alphabet Playdough Mats this week, and I wanted to share this awesome (and FREE!) resource with you as well. Introducing Letters to Preschoolers First of all, let's chat about teaching preschoolers their letters.
- [Learning with nature: A printable summer bucket list!](https://www.howweelearn.com/learning-with-nature-a-printable-summer-bucket-list/) - Summer will be here before you know it! The air is warm, and the snow is gone, which is officially waking me from my hibernation. It is time for this Mama bear to venture back outside. Every year I tell myself I will learn to love winter. And every year, I don't. I don't even
- [Plant Science Experiments](https://www.howweelearn.com/plant-science-experiments/) - The world of plants and seeds is full of fascinating science, just waiting to be explored. In this blog post, I’ve gathered my favorite plant science experiments that are both fun and educational. From sprouting seeds to exploring how light, water, and soil affect plant growth to experiments with flowers and leaves, there’s something here
- [Seed Art Spring Craft](https://www.howweelearn.com/seed-art-summer-craft/) - Well, I have found my new favorite craft. This seed art project was full of so much learning for my little ones, but perhaps even more importantly, it was... dare I say, relaxing? Generally, when we craft with glue and lots of little bits and pieces, things get messy quickly. But with this seed art
- [Making a Snack From Parts of a Plant!](https://www.howweelearn.com/making-a-snack-from-parts-of-a-plant/) - It's the season for plant lovers! 🌱 Ever wondered what makes up a plant? Well, most plants are made up of six essential parts: roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits, and seeds. Each part has its own special job, helping the plant thrive. And guess what? Some plants have more than one edible part—carrot greens and
- [Learning Letter Sounds with a Weather Activity](https://www.howweelearn.com/learning-letter-sounds-with-a-weather-activity/) - There has been lots of talk about the weather happening! Warm and sunny one day, cold and raining the next day. We all just seem to gravitate towards small talk about the weather. It may just be me, but I love it! The weather is a wonderful topic to spark learning with little ones! Whether
- [Two Spring Learning Crafts We LOVE!](https://www.howweelearn.com/two-spring-learning-crafts-we-love/) - It is MARCH! Not only is it March, but it is no longer FEBRUARY! Since these are two of my most favourite things, I thought I would share with you two more of my most favourite things. Today I am sharing with you two of my favourite Spring Learning crafts. I really love learning crafts.
- [Spring Equinox Crafts and Activities for Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/spring-equinox-crafts-and-activities-for-kids/) - It is officially springtime! Yesterday was the spring equinox, and after a long winter, I know I’m ready for a seasonal change. I love learning about how the Earth shifts and changes throughout the year affect Mother Nature. The spring equinox is a reminder that everything is constantly evolving. Nature is waking up, and it’s
- [Quiet Time Activities - Playing Card Roads](https://www.howweelearn.com/playing-card-roads-for-quiet-time-play/) - Having some quiet time is such a beautiful addition to the rhythm of your day. Whether you’re a little one or a busy mama, having that dedicated moment for independent, quiet play is incredibly healthy. It gives children a chance to rest and process all the learning they've absorbed during the morning while also giving
- [Rainforest Animal Crafts & Art Projects for Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/rainforest-animal-crafts-art-projects-for-kids/) - If you're learning about the rainforest in your homeschool or classroom, you've come to the right place! This post is filled with fun rainforest animal crafts and art projects—the perfect hands-on addition to a rainforest unit study. From toucans to tigers, snakes to sloths, you're going to love these colorful, mixed-media art projects! Rainforest Diorama
- [Dinosaur Unit Study - Pangaea Puzzle](https://www.howweelearn.com/dinosaur-unit-study-pangaea-puzzle/) - There is so much to learn about dinosaurs—it's incredible how much we still uncover today! Teaching and learning about these amazing creatures has always fascinated me. I bet if we met in person, I'd find a way to sneak in at least one random dinosaur fact into our conversation. Here’s one for you now: Did
- [Printable Dinosaur Skeleton Activity!](https://www.howweelearn.com/printable-dinosaur-skeleton-activity/) - We are right in the thick of our Dinosaur Unit Study, and my kids are LOVING IT! This printable dinosaur skeleton activity is our next hands-on activity, and I just know my crafty kids are going to really dig it (ha!). We are doing our unit studies a little bit differently this year. Papa is
- [Games for Letter Recognition from How Wee Read](https://www.howweelearn.com/games-for-letter-recognition-from-how-wee-read/) - Let me show you some fun games for letter recognition and see how I can make learning to read enjoyable for your child.
- [Math Games for Preschoolers: 50 Fantastic Ideas!](https://www.howweelearn.com/learning-games-for-kids-50-math-games/) - Are you curious about the best way to teach math to young kids? The answer might be simpler than you think: through PLAY, of course!
- [Number Rhymes for Littles](https://www.howweelearn.com/number-rhymes-for-littles/) - Learning to hear sounds and play with rhymes is such an important skill, and it can be so much fun for kids to explore early on! Parents can easily introduce rhymes through songs, poems, letter and number rhymes, games, and so much more. In fact, rhyming is one of the seven key areas of phonological
- [Homeschool Math Curriculum - Grade 5](https://www.howweelearn.com/homeschool-math-curriculum-grade-5/) - In my Grade Five Homeschool Math Curriculum you can see how easy it is to give your little one a solid foundation through one page a day
- [Math Art Projects: 10 Fun Ideas Perfect for Grade 5](https://www.howweelearn.com/math-art-projects-10-fun-ideas-perfect-for-grade-5/) - Does anyone have a kid who may not love math? Does that same kid prefer crafting, art, or even Legos? Well, I have some exciting news: math and art are very closely related! In fact, they share many of the same tools, concepts, and core skills. We can help show our kids the beauty in
- [Mindful Breathing Exercises for Children](https://www.howweelearn.com/mindful-breathing-exercises-for-kids/) - In today’s fast-paced world, children are often faced with stress and anxiety, whether it's from school pressures, social dynamics, or extracurricular activities. Teaching kids effective tools for managing their emotions and stress levels is crucial for their overall well-being and development. One of the simplest yet most powerful tools available is mindful breathing! This week,
- [Architecture Homeschool Curriculum](https://www.howweelearn.com/architecture-around-the-world-homeschool-unit-study/) - Wouldn’t it be fun to travel to the Eiffel Tower or the Great Wall of China? I’m excited to introduce my hands-on architecture homeschool curriculum, which will ignite wonder and curiosity and allow your children to explore four architectural wonders: the Eiffel Tower, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Pyramids of Giza, and the Great
- [Architecture Activity: Build the Great Wall of China!](https://www.howweelearn.com/architecture-activity-for-kids-build-the-great-wall-of-china/) - Do you know all 7 Wonders of the World and what makes them so special? I want to ignite your child's curiosity about some of the wonders of the world and the fantastic architecture that goes along with them. I know one great way to ignite learning in children is through hands-on activities. This fun
- [STEM Building Challenges: 12 Fun Ideas to Try!](https://www.howweelearn.com/stem-building-challenges-12-fun-ideas-to-try/) - I want to help ignite your child's curiosity about building, architecture and engineering with these 12 amazing STEM building challenges.
- [Valentine's Day Activity | Celtic Heart Knot](https://www.howweelearn.com/valentines-day-activity-celtic-heart-knot/) - I love Love and I love Valentine's Day! It's such a great time to show your admiration toward friends and family. Well, I guess we should do that all the time, BUT February 14th makes it that little bit extra special. And with any holiday, it is, of course, always a great time for crafting!
- [Setting Goals with Children: 5 Tips for Success!](https://www.howweelearn.com/teach-kids-set-achieve-goals/) - I don't make New Year's Resolutions. I make goals. I am a big believer in setting (and reaching) goals, and I want to instill this in my kids as well. Goals are not the be-all and end-all, they need to be flexible. But I also know that they can be amazingly effective. This speaks to
- [Crafts for Selling: 10 Fun and Creative Craft Ideas](https://www.howweelearn.com/crafts-for-selling-10-fun-and-creative-craft-ideas/) - Are your children looking to make money or start their own business? I have some great ideas to help get them started. Activities for Big Kids
- [10 Books to Inspire Children to Start Your Own Business](https://www.howweelearn.com/10-books-to-inspire-children-to-start-your-own-business/) - Children can start their own businesses, too! Or what I like to call 'Kid-Preneurs.' Starting a business can be a fun and educational experience for children. It encourages them to think critically and creatively while also helping them understand the value of money and hard work. In my Start Your Own Business Family Unit Study,
- [Sensory Activity for Preschoolers: Free the Frozen Beads!](https://www.howweelearn.com/sensory-activity-for-preschoolers-free-the-frozen-beads/) - Frozen sensory play is a great way to keep little ones entertained and engaged. This sensory activity for preschoolers uses ice and beads to create a fun, interactive sensory setup that's fabulous for building fine motor skills! This activity is inspired by one of the activities in Play into Kindergarten Readiness, my preschool program. In
- [Four Season Craft for Toddlers | Make a Sensory Tree!](https://www.howweelearn.com/four-season-craft-for-toddlers-make-a-sensory-tree/) - Learning about the seasons is a wonderful way to lay the foundation for a deeper connection to nature. There is so much connected to the seasons! From the weather, to the cyclical nature of life, to the adaptations that allow plants and animals to survive and thrive throughout the year... A good four season craft
- [Top 20 Educational Songs for 2-Year-Olds](https://www.howweelearn.com/top-20-educational-songs-for-2-year-olds/) - Music is a powerful tool in early childhood education. Songs for 2-year-olds should capture their attention, make learning fun, and help reinforce essential concepts in an engaging way. In this blog post, I rounded up 20 of the Best Educational Songs for Toddlers that cover a wide range of topics, from rhyming, to colors and animals,
- [Quiet Time Alphabet Activities](https://www.howweelearn.com/quiet-time-alphabet-activities/) - Is there anything better than quiet time activities? Nope. Not really. A great quiet time activity with an alphabet activities educational twist? Hmm - that is a little better! Throw in a quiet coffee for Mama and you are living the dream ... You know we adore our quiet time activities around here. But did
- [5 Days of Paper Christmas Crafts](https://www.howweelearn.com/5-days-of-paper-christmas-crafts/) - Are you ready for some easy (like, really easy), fun-filled, sweet, memory-making Christmas crafts? Because it's time for our annual 5 Days of Construction Paper Christmas Crafting! If you're new here, let me explain... A few years back, on one particularly busy week leading up to Christmas, I was looking for some Christmas crafts to
- [10 Winter Solstice Crafts and Activities for Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/winter-solstice-crafts-and-activities/) - The Winter Solstice marks the shortest day and the longest night of the year. It's a great time to celebrate the changing of the seasons with fun and educational activities for your little ones! Winter solstice crafts and activities like nature journaling can help children appreciate the beauty and significance of this time of year.
- [Winter Solstice Activity: Nature Ice Hangings](https://www.howweelearn.com/winter-solstice-activity-nature-ice-hangings/) - Earlier this week, I shared a bit about my Seasonal Living with Littles resource with you. In Seasonal Living, we learn about and celebrate each solstice and equinox, and enjoy seasonal crafts and activities. Today, I thought I would share a winter solstice activity with you. This activity is wonderful for children of all ages
- [Free Dinosaur Printables for Kids!](https://www.howweelearn.com/free-dinosaur-printables-for-kids/) - I have the absolute BEST set of Free Dinosaur Printables to share with you today! And I'm not even exaggerating; these dinosaur printables are absolutely beautiful and incorporate literacy, numeracy, vocabulary building, and more. You'll also be able to play lots of fun games with them, like a matching game, Go Fish, and Guess Who!
- [Free Printable Alphabet Cards: Honey Bee Edition!](https://www.howweelearn.com/free-printable-alphabet-cards-honey-bee-edition/) - I am so excited to share today's freebie with you. 🐝 These free printable alphabet cards are the absolute sweetest—and not just because they are honey bee-themed! There are so many fun ways you can learn and play with these alphabet cards. I share four of my favorites with you below, as well as a
- [Cursive Writing Crafts & Activities for Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/cursive-writing-crafts-activities-for-kids/) - I am a big fan of teaching children how to write in cursive—and all of the fun cursive writing crafts and activities that go along with it! Whether or not you use cursive later in life, there are so many benefits to teaching children how to write in cursive. Did you know that writing in
- [Cursive Writing Name Art Using Symmetry](https://www.howweelearn.com/cursive-writing-name-art-using-symmetry/) - I am super excited to share this name art project with you! I cannot recall where I first saw symmetrical name art, but it's one of those projects that has been in the back of my mind for years, waiting for the perfect opportunity to present itself. And today, my friend, is the day! But
- [10 Books About the Human Body for Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/10-books-about-the-human-body-for-kids/) - Organs, bones, bodily systems, staying healthy... there is so much to learn about The Human Body! If you have a little one who is fascinated by The Human Body and everything there is to learn, have I got a list for you! A book list, that is—10 amazing books covering a wide variety of Human
- [How Does a Heart Work? Make a Heart Pump Model!](https://www.howweelearn.com/how-does-a-heart-work-make-a-heart-pump-model/) - Did you know the human heart pumps about 2,000 gallons of blood every day? But how does a heart work? With this simple model of a pumping heart, you're about to find out! This human heart model activity is from The Human Body Family Unit Study. In the unit study, we learn about the human
- [Children's Books About Weather: 10 Books for 10 Topics!](https://www.howweelearn.com/childrens-books-about-weather/) - The weather is an absolutely fascinating topic to explore with children! From climate and temperature, to hurricanes, tornadoes, and snowstorms, there are so many interesting topics to dive into. In my Weather Family Unit Study, we learn all about those topics and more. In fact, these 10 Children's Books About Weather are the suggested books
- [18 Epic DIY Solar System Model Ideas for Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/18-epic-diy-solar-system-model-ideas-for-kids/) - If your children are interested in learning more about the solar system, you’re in the right place! I gathered some of the most EPIC DIY Solar System Model ideas, perfect for incorporating into a unit study all about the solar system! From pom poms to paper mache, sponge art to string art, you'll find lots
- [Flying into a Letter Recognition Activity!](https://www.howweelearn.com/flying-into-letter-recognition-activity/) - I mentioned a little while ago how I wanted to share some of my older posts with you again and how I hoped you wouldn't mind, and how they were really cool activities, but the writing was perhaps a little off, and how sometimes I rambled (okay that clearly has not gotten any better). Well,
- [What is Phonological Awareness? And How Do I Teach It?](https://www.howweelearn.com/what-is-phonological-awareness-and-how-do-i-teach-it/) - Get ready, my friend, because today we are diving into one of my FAVOURITE topics: What is Phonological Awareness? And why, the heck, is it one of Sarah's favourite topics? Phonological awareness, in a nutshell, is the understanding of how sounds are put together and can be manipulated and changed in oral language. It includes
- [Letter Games with Free Printable Cards](https://www.howweelearn.com/letter-games-with-free-printable-cards/) - Do you know how children learn best? Through play! And learning letters is no exception—these letter games are perfect for little learners beginning their literacy journey. The magic lies in the fact that when children are engrossed in play, they become active participants in their own learning process. Their curiosity is sparked, their imaginations ignited,
- [All About Me Books for Children 4 to 12 Years Old](https://www.howweelearn.com/all-about-me-books-for-children-4-to-12-years-old/) - Are you ready to dive into an exciting and engaging Family Unit Study all about self-discovery? I’m thrilled to introduce you to my favorite 'all about me' books, the perfect companion to my latest Family Unit Study: All About Me! If you're new here, welcome! Every month, I release a new Family Unit Study that’s
- [How to Teach Children to Read: 4 Steps to Reading Success](https://www.howweelearn.com/how-to-teach-children-to-read-4-steps-to-reading-success/) - Once upon a time, I taught Kindergarten. I loved teaching those little ones, and I really developed my skills for giving children the pre-reading skills they needed to thrive. I knew how to teach children to read. Then, I decided to mosey on into an Intensive Support Classroom for two years. These children were
- [The Ultimate No Cook Playdough Recipe](https://www.howweelearn.com/the-best-easy-no-cook-play-doh-recipe/) - Sometimes it is fabulous to have a trick or two up your sleeve for when you need a quick craft or activity to save the day. My ULTIMATE, Easy, No Cook Playdough Recipe is definitely one trick that needs to be up there friends. Five minutes to make, and lasts for 6 months! I am
- [How to Draw an Owl: A Cute Sensory Owl Art Project](https://www.howweelearn.com/how-to-draw-an-owl-a-cute-sensory-owl-art-project/) - Today, I have a lovely Sensory Owl Art Project from my Little Woodland Artists resource to share with you, perfect for children ages 4 to 8! This art project walks children through how to draw an owl step-by-step, helping them build fine motor skills and practice following directions. Once the drawing is complete, the project
- [What is Phonological Awareness? From Rhyming to Reading](https://www.howweelearn.com/what-is-phonological-awareness-from-rhyming-to-reading/) - As you likely know, I am a huge proponent of waiting until children are developmentally ready to learn skills. It is not developmentally appropriate to teach most 3-year-olds to read. But it is developmentally appropriate to teach most 3-year-olds to rhyme. And rhyming is the very first phonological awareness skill that little ones should learn!
- [45 Awesome Name Activities for Preschoolers!](https://www.howweelearn.com/name-activities-for-preschoolers-2/) - If there is one thing I know (besides how to knit hats for chickens), it is name activities for preschoolers! Whether in the classroom as a Kindergarten teacher, or in my home with my own children, I have had plenty of experience teaching little ones their name letters. Why name letters? Well, when children start
- [The Great Boat Float: Teaching Rhyming to Preschoolers](https://www.howweelearn.com/teaching-rhyming-to-preschoolers/) - A little while ago, I was playing a rhyming game with my little one when I realized he really wasn't grasping the concept of rhyming. I tried a different game, and low and behold, he wasn't grasping it that way, either. Teaching rhyming to preschoolers isn't always easy! How could this be?! I thought for
- [Alphabet Recognition Activities for Preschoolers](https://www.howweelearn.com/alphabet-recognition-activities-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 do
- [Teach Your Child to Read Using Any Simple Story!](https://www.howweelearn.com/teach-your-child-to-read/) - Can I tell you a secret? You know those dry, mundane, 'The cat is brown. The dog is black.' stories? I LOVE THEM. Yes, the storyline leaves a lot to be desired. Yes, the words and pictures are so predictable it can be a little (more than a little) painful. But these books can be
- [Color By Letter and Word Family Printable Pages](https://www.howweelearn.com/color-by-letter-and-word-family-printable-pages/) - Who doesn't love coloring pages? I know they are always a big hit during Quiet Time over here. Recently, I combined a few of my passions, resulting in these 78 FREE Color-by-Letter Coloring Pages! One of my passions, as you might know, is quiet time. Quiet time helps me add a lovely rhythm to our
- [Storybook Scavenger Hunt (2 Ways!)](https://www.howweelearn.com/storybook-scavenger-hunt-2-ways/) - Oh this is a FUN one today, my friend! I love when activities work so naturally with all ages. As you might know, I try really hard to share activities that works for little ones and big kids as well. My house is full of a variety of ages and stages and I try to
- [Preschool Card Games: ABC Go Fish!](https://www.howweelearn.com/preschool-card-games-abc-go-fish/) - Get ready for the very best of the best preschool card games! When my little ones get to be about 3 or so, they get to start joining in on some of the board game and card game fun that happens around here (oh yes, it's a wild home we have, friends!). I really do
- [Reading Activities: Name in a Jar](https://www.howweelearn.com/name-in-a-jar/) - An oldie but a goodie for you today, my friend. A flashback to 9 years ago when I was beginning to teach letter sounds to Sam. Spoiler alert—it worked! Here is that post on how to teach letter sounds from all those years ago... We are playing our way to learning to read! My little
- [10 Days of Freebies: Rhyming Cards](https://www.howweelearn.com/10-days-of-freebies-rhyming-cards/) - Welcome back, my friend! We are up to Day #4 of our ten days of freebies to celebrate How Wee Learn’s 10th Anniversary. 🎉 Today is a beautiful freebie—soft, watercolor art rhyming cards—because learning to read should be a beautiful experience. These rhyming cards are ideal for anyone starting out on their learning-to-read journey! How
- [Pre-Writing Skills: What is Form Drawing?](https://www.howweelearn.com/pre-writing-skills-what-is-form-drawing/) - Have you ever tried form drawing with your little ones? Or perhaps you are brand-new to the term and stumbled across it while searching for pre-writing skills and activities for children. If that's the case, let me introduce you! Essentially, form drawing is the freehand drawing of repetitive lines and curves. Sounds simple enough, right?
- [Gross Motor Alphabet Games for Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/gross-motor-alphabet-games-for-kids/) - These little ones of mine love to learn on the move! They like to touch things, reach and stretch, run and jump, and use all of those great big muscles they are forming. And guess what? Using gross motor alphabet games is a fabulous way to really retain that letter learning. In fact, How Wee
- [DIY Tactile Letters with Free Printable](https://www.howweelearn.com/diy-tactile-letters-with-free-printable/) - Happy Wednesday, my friends! Today, I would like to share a neat little tactile letters activity with you. This activity is wonderful for children who are learning their letters and sounds, as it really reinforces the letter shapes and gets your child to think about the letters in a mindful, focused way. For the activity,
- [Phonological Awareness Games... with Building Blocks!](https://www.howweelearn.com/phonological-awareness-games-with-building-blocks/) - Are you ready to build some strong pre-reading skills? Well, block off some time in your schedule for play—because I'm going to show you how to use building blocks to play some fun phonological awareness games! Not unlike building a block tower, a strong foundation is also necessary when building a reader. Before we teach
- [Teaching Letters and Sounds | Free Printable!](https://www.howweelearn.com/teaching-letters-and-sounds-free-printable/) - When it comes to teaching letters and sounds, I should really be saying 'sounds then letters,' because teaching sounds actually comes first! The ability to hear and manipulate sounds is called Phonological Awareness, and it is the first step in teaching a child to read. In fact, phonological awareness is even more important for
- [Crazy Fun Summer Reading Activities!](https://www.howweelearn.com/summer-reading/) - Do you remember learning to read? I do... nostalgic music strumming ... I was aching to learn to read. My big brother knew how. My big sis did too. But poor little Sarah was just not old enough. Or so she was told. However, across the street lived a retired teacher, who, as it turns
- [All About Me Craft: Shape Self-Portraits](https://www.howweelearn.com/all-about-me-craft-shape-self-portraits/) - Do you know what preschoolers love almost as much as they love snacks? An "All About Me" theme! All About Me is the perfect theme to kick off a new school year, whether at home or in the classroom. Today, I'm going to share my favorite All About Me craft—Shape Self-Portraits! This craft is from the
- [Fall Kindergarten Activities for 4-6 Year Olds](https://www.howweelearn.com/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 kindergarten activities that you can enjoy 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 your kindergarten at
- [Math Activities for Kindergarten at Home](https://www.howweelearn.com/math-activities-for-kindergarten-at-home/) - Teaching math to your Kindergarten child at home can be a lot of fun! Children in this age group are excited, eager learners who learn best through hands-on activities and exploration. This post will give you many ideas for teaching math to kindergarteners at home through fun, hands-on activities! The hands-on math activities in this
- [Sign Language Alphabet | Teach Your Child to Sign the Alphabet!](https://www.howweelearn.com/sign-language-alphabet-teach-your-child-to-sign-the-alphabet/) - Teaching children the alphabet is one of the first steps toward developing strong literacy skills (it's actually the second step, but that's a conversation for another blog post!). Adding sign language into the mix can give your child even more advantages. Learning how to sign the alphabet not only helps with language development but also
- [Preschool Scavenger Hunts: 5 Fun, No Prep Ideas!](https://www.howweelearn.com/preschool-scavenger-hunts-five-fun-no-prep-ideas/) - One of my favorite activities to enjoy with preschoolers is a simple walk. Whether it's a walk to the park, a walk around the neighborhood, or a walk on some nature trails, the fresh air lifts our spirits and presents so many learning opportunities. Especially when you have one of these no-prep preschool scavenger hunts
- [Rising Water Candle Experiment](https://www.howweelearn.com/rising-water-candle-experiment/) - Get ready to amaze your little ones with a rising water candle experiment! This experiment not only looks super cool, but it's also a wonderful way to introduce some basic scientific concepts like what a fire needs to burn, air pressure, and equilibrium. Best of all, you only need a few household items, so it's
- [An Easy Homemade Flute: That REALLY Works!](https://www.howweelearn.com/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
- [Paper Airplane Designs for Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/paper-airplane-designs-for-kids/) - Earlier this week, I shared with you how you can use a paper airplane activity to teach children about the flight. Well, since then, our house has slowly been filling with all sorts of paper airplane designs as we have been experimenting with different styles. We've made paper airplanes that go really far, paper airplanes
- [Children's Story Books About Music](https://www.howweelearn.com/childrens-story-books-about-music/) - This week, I have been sharing a bit about my Musical Instruments Family Unit Study. It is full of so much hands-on learning fun! You'll build your own instruments and experiment with sound, play a game of Instrument Sound Bingo, dance, make art inspired by classical music, and... enjoy some children's story books about music!
- [Instrument Bingo Printable | Learning About the Orchestra](https://www.howweelearn.com/instrument-bingo-printable/) - The other day, I was packing an order that included the Musical Instruments Family Unit Study and one of the printables caught my eye. The art is just so beautiful! I ended up flipping through the coursebook and each of the printables, reminiscing and remembering how much I LOVE unit. So today, I decided to
- [Homeschool Music Unit Study: Learn About the Orchestra!](https://www.howweelearn.com/homeschool-music-unit-study-learn-about-the-orchestra/) - Does teaching music within your homeschool intimidate you? Well, fret no more! We have an amazing homeschool music unit study that makes music accessible to all families, regardless of musical background or knowledge. Introducing the newest addition to our line-up of Family Unit Studies: Musical Instruments! Learn all about the four families of instruments: strings,
- [Grade Three Literacy Curriculum Review](https://www.howweelearn.com/grade-three-literacy-curriculum-review/) - Today, I'm excited to share a look inside my Grade Three Literacy Curriculum! If you're not familiar with my resources, let me give you a brief introduction before we dive into Grade Three Literacy. I am a big believer in quality over quantity, which is reflected in all of my homeschool resources. Children do not
- [Incredible Things to Make with Salt Dough](https://www.howweelearn.com/things-make-salt-dough/) - It is that time of year, my friends! The time when we need to start thinking about homemade gifts. This year, I am thinking salt dough. There are so many things you can make with salt dough!! A little while ago, I shared our newfound love for this dough. It is simple to make,
- [DIY Solar Oven with a Pizza Box!](https://www.howweelearn.com/diy-solar-oven-with-a-pizza-box/) - Are you looking for a fun, educational, and delicious activity to do with your kids? Building a DIY solar oven is a fantastic project that combines science, creativity, culinary skills, and environmental awareness. (Bet you didn't see that last one coming!) Not only will kids learn about solar energy, but they will also get the
- [Fingerprint Art for Preschoolers | Free Printable Pack](https://www.howweelearn.com/fingerprint-art-for-preschoolers-free-printable-pack/) - Do you ever think back on a fond childhood memory and wonder why that memory, in particular, has stuck with you over the years? For me, those memories are often of simple moments spent with family. Sitting on the kitchen counter, legs dangling, as my mom prepared an afternoon snack. Heading to the hardware store
- [Amazing Fine Motor Activities that Build Dexterity](https://www.howweelearn.com/amazing-fine-motor-activities-build-dexterity/) - There is no rush for little hands to write. There is no rush for little hands to write. I know I write that in this space again and again. And I have even created images on the topic! Why do I keep on writing it? Because it is so important. And if something is important
- [15 Fun Beach Activities & Games for Preschoolers](https://www.howweelearn.com/15-fun-beach-activities-games-for-preschoolers/) - Earlier this week, I shared with you one of my favorite beach activities for preschoolers—muffin tray games! Today, I thought I would share some more of our favorite beach activities and games for preschoolers. You can enjoy these beach activities without any prep and without having to lug a bunch of extra toys along with
- [Sensory Activities for Toddlers | Over 40 Ideas to Try!](https://www.howweelearn.com/sensory-activities-for-toddlers/) - Little ones learn with their whole bodies. So sensory activities for toddlers are a very important part of that whole-body learning! Sensory play exposes children to many new experiences, textures, and materials. It is calming for many children and also presents children with new language that they might not otherwise experience: rough, smooth, clumpy, brittle...
- [Beach Activities for Preschoolers with a Muffin Tray!](https://www.howweelearn.com/beach-activities-for-preschoolers-with-a-muffin-tray/) - Beach days are relatively stress-free for us now, but back when my boys were preschoolers? This mama was more than a touch frazzled on beach day. Getting everyone changed into bathing suits, packing enough snacks and water, carrying the cooler and all of the towels and blankets and hats to our chosen spot at the
- [Slingshot Quiet Bin](https://www.howweelearn.com/slingshot-quiet-bin/) - Now, at first glance, you might think this activity is NOT an ideal quiet time activity for preschoolers. I get that, what with it being a slingshot and all, but hear me out... First things first, we are using pompoms, so it's not a loud activity, and really, those pompoms don't go all that far.
- [20 of the Best Educational Preschool Songs](https://www.howweelearn.com/educational-preschool-songs/) - Music is a powerful tool in early childhood education. It captures children's attention, makes learning fun, and helps reinforce essential concepts in an engaging way. Whether you're a teacher looking to add some fun to your classroom activities or a parent seeking to support your child's development at home, incorporating some educational preschool songs is
- [Can You Build a Tower Worth 23?](https://www.howweelearn.com/learning-to-add-and-subtract-with-blocks/) - I find numbers and math in general super fascinating. There, it's been said. It's out of the bag. I am a bit of a numbers-nerd. But they are very cool - how they all fit and work together. I love introducing my little ones to some of these neat math concepts. Pretty big concepts really,
- [Children's Books About the Rainforest](https://www.howweelearn.com/childrens-books-about-the-rainforest-2/) - The rainforest is home to millions of species of plants and animals, creating one of the most vibrant and diverse places on earth. What better way to introduce kids to the beauty and importance of the rainforest than through some amazing books?! I gathered children's books about the rainforest for you and your little one
- [How to Make a Rainforest Diorama Filled with Learning!](https://www.howweelearn.com/how-to-make-a-rainforest-diorama-filled-with-learning/) - Earlier this week, I shared some fun, colorful, mixed-media rainforest animal crafts with you. Within that post, I also shared a glimpse into our epic Rainforest Diorama from the Exploring Rainforests Family Unit Study. Today, I thought I would share with you a bit more about this amazing creation! Exploring Rainforests Family Unit Study But
- [Ocean Arts and Crafts for Toddlers!](https://www.howweelearn.com/toddler-activities-ocean-theme/) - Get ready to dive into some ocean arts and crafts for toddlers! Your little ones will love these fish, oyster, and sandcastle-themed crafts, sensory bins, and art explorations. Art projects like these are perfect for 18-month-olds through 3-year-olds to dive into. Toddlers at this age are learning all about independence and want to try to
- [Straw Blowing Art Project | An Ocean Exploration Unit Study!](https://www.howweelearn.com/straw-blowing-art-project-for-an-ocean-unit-study/) - We had our first beach day of the year recently, and it was just so lovely! As I was watching my kids splash and play in the water, the waves gently rolling in, it reminded me of the straw blowing art project we created as part of our Ocean Exploration Unit Study. So today, I
- [Ocean Crafts & Activities: 15 Fun & Colorful Ideas!](https://www.howweelearn.com/ocean-crafts-activities-15-fun-colorful-ideas/) - On Monday, I shared with you a straw blowing art project from our Ocean Family Unit Study. Today, I thought we'd keep the colorful ocean art going with some of my favorite ocean crafts and activities from around the web—15 of them, to be exact! 15 Fun and Colorful Ocean Crafts & Activities Jellyfish in
- [Flower Crafts and Art Projects for Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/flower-art-projects-for-kids/) - Our gardens have been bursting with blooms over here! So, I thought it was the perfect time to round up some great flower crafts and art projects for you and your kids to do. These crafts are a wonderful way to decorate your home or classroom. They would also make great gifts for Mother's Day,
- [Campfire Stories for Kids: Silly, Spooky, and Sweet!](https://www.howweelearn.com/campfire-stories-for-kids-silly-spooky-and-sweet/) - We have officially entered camping season! One of my favorite parts of camping is sitting around the campfire, roasting s'mores, and telling campfire stories. Sometimes, we use Mad Libs to create silly stories, just like the ones included with The Happy Camper (more on that in a bit!). Sometimes, we take turns making up scary
- [Farm-Themed Literacy Activity: What's in the Barn?](https://www.howweelearn.com/farm-themed-literacy-activity-whats-in-the-barn/) - Did you know that a cow has four digestive components, not four stomachs? Does it surprise you that chickens are the closest living relative to the tyrannosaurus rex? That is only the beginning! Our latest unit study, On the Farm, is full of so much fun, hands-on learning. And today, I'm going to share a
- [Chicken Printables for Fun, Learning, and Imaginative Play](https://www.howweelearn.com/chicken-printables-for-fun-learning-and-imaginative-play/) - As you may have heard, I recently launched the How Wee Learn Community—a place where we support each other on our journeys, and you enjoy monthly Masterclasses AND a new Exclusive Resource each and every month. It has been so much fun getting to know everyone in the community! If you haven't already signed up
- [Fun Summer Playdough Activities for Kids!](https://www.howweelearn.com/fun-summer-playdough-activities-for-kids/) - Is summer even summer without playdough? I don't think I will ever know! Every summer, we seem to dive into playdough activities, so this year, I thought we could freshen our ideas. And since I have a blog and all, I thought you should freshen your ideas as well! Pretty forward of me, assuming your
- [Father's Day Craft Activities for Preschoolers](https://www.howweelearn.com/preschool-crafts-for-fathers-day/) - Looking for Father's Day craft activities for preschoolers? You have come to the right place! Here are loads of ideas that are perfect for preschoolers to make as homemade gifts. If you are looking for other craft themes or seasons, you'll want to take a peek at my main Preschool Crafts page. Little ones just
- [The Best Children's Books About Nature](https://www.howweelearn.com/the-best-childrens-books-about-nature/) - Our own backyards are home to so many interesting plants and animals, making it the perfect place to cultivate a love of nature with your little one! I gathered 10 of the best children's books about nature for you to dive into while exploring the great outdoors (or the great backyard). The Backyard Naturalist Family
- [Color Wheel Project for Kids | Learn About Color Theory!](https://www.howweelearn.com/color-wheel-project-for-kids/) - Have you ever heard of a three marker challenge? I'm not sure where the concept originated, but my daughter is ALL about the three marker color challenges lately. Essentially, we dump our markers into a big bowl, close our eyes, and randomly pull out three markers. Whatever colors you get are the ones you have
- [Color Theory Art & Activity Ideas for Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/color-theory-art-ideas-for-kids/) - Are you ready to dive into everything color!? As I look out my window to see the ground yet again covered in white, I am ready to infuse more color into our days with some color theory art projects! I rounded up 20 of the best ideas for exploring the color wheel, color mixing, color
- [FLYING Egg Carton Helicopter!](https://www.howweelearn.com/flying-egg-carton-helicopter/) - We store up our cardboard egg cartons during the winter to use in the spring for starting seeds for our garden. However, a few years ago, we were given some little peat pots from a friend, leaving quite a few extra egg cartons lying around. And around here, if anything lays around for too long,
- [Transportation Activities for Preschoolers](https://www.howweelearn.com/transportation-theme-for-preschoolers/) - Do you have a little one who loves diggers, trucks, cars, trains, or planes? If so, YOU are going to love how easy and fun it is to teach your little one all sorts of skills with transportation activities for preschoolers! When our little ones find an interest in an activity or a topic, it
- [Art for Mama {A Gift for Mother's Day}](https://www.howweelearn.com/art-for-mama-a-gift-for-mothers-day/) - Happy Mother's Day weekend! I am sending you the warmest wishes for a sweet day full of homemade goodies from your little ones. It is such a privilege to be a mama, though that doesn't mean it is an easy role. You do so much for those little ones of yours! I wanted to share
- [Art Project for Kindergarten](https://www.howweelearn.com/art-project-for-kindergarten/) - Looking for the perfect art project for kindergarten? Search no further—this project has it all! Soap carving is a wonderful activity for young children, offering a range of benefits beyond just the fun of creating with their hands. While your child is carving their soap, they will be: Developing fine motor skills Flexing their creativity
- [Printable Mother's Day Cards for Kids to Color](https://www.howweelearn.com/precious-printable-mothers-day-cards/) - May is one of my favorite months of the year. With the sun shining, flowers blooming, and birds chirping, it certainly makes for a beautiful time of year. And on top of all that goodness? I get an entire day dedicated to ME! Well, to me and all of the other lovely, wonderful mamas out
- [Free Nature Scavenger Hunt Printables](https://www.howweelearn.com/10-days-of-freebies-nature-scavenger-hunt/) - Are you a nature lover? I have been a “tree hugger,” as my Mama affectionately (I think affectionately?) calls me, for as long as I can remember. If the opportunity to be outside exists, that is where you will find me. That is why so much of the content here at How Wee Learn has
- [How to Make a Field Journal for Earth Day and Every Day!](https://www.howweelearn.com/how-to-make-a-field-journal/) - Happy Earth Day! Today, we will be heading out for our Annual Earth Day Nature Walk. While it certainly sounds fancy—you know, adding the word "annual" and Capitalizing Every Word—it's really just a simple walk in the woods, something we do often. This year, however, we're adding something new to our walk: we made a
- [Seeds and Plants Unit Study!](https://www.howweelearn.com/seeds-and-plants-unit-study/) - It is officially SPRING! This makes it the perfect time of year to dive into this Seeds and Plants Unit Study! This unit study for kids is perfect for the whole family to dive into together. It is divided into ten specific topics, covering all aspects of learning about seeds and plants. If you are
- [Citrus Math Fraction Manipulatives!](https://www.howweelearn.com/citrus-math-fraction-manipulatives/) - Don't let math get sour—keep it sweet with these citrus math fraction manipulatives! This bundle has been created for you to use with your children and it is completely FREE! These fraction printables are perfect for children in Grades 1-3 and go along beautifully with the How Wee Learn Math Curriculums. Our math curriculum is unique
- [DIY Math Manipulatives for Fractions, Geometry, and More!](https://www.howweelearn.com/diy-math-manipulatives-for-fractions-geometry-and-more/) - Ready to get creative with your learning tools?! In this blog post, I'll share some fantastic DIY math manipulatives that you can easily whip up at home. You'll find ideas for number sense, making 10, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, geometry, and more. The ideas all use everyday materials (or ones you can easily pick
- [The Power of Storytelling in Early Math Education](https://www.howweelearn.com/the-power-of-storytelling-in-early-math-education/) - Have you ever considered using storytelling in early math education? If not, I'm here to convince you! Storytelling is a wonderful way to ignite curiosity and foster understanding with our little learners. In fact, the complete How Wee Learn Primary Math Curriculum—from Grades 1 to 3—teaches math through storytelling. I'll tell you a bit more
- [Bee Crafts and Activities | 20 Fun Ideas for Kids!](https://www.howweelearn.com/bee-crafts-and-activities-20-fun-ideas-for-kids/) - Earlier this week, I shared a watercolor crayon resist bee art project with you. And today, I have even more bee crafts and activities for you—20 of them, to be exact! Everything from bee crafts, bee sensory play, educational bee activities, bee pretend play, and more. If you want to teach your little one more bees
- [Bee Art Activity | Watercolor Crayon Resist](https://www.howweelearn.com/bee-art-activity-watercolor-crayon-resist/) - You'll find bees popping up in all sorts of my resources. They are just such spectacular and important little creatures! I strongly believe that every child should learn about pollination and understand how crucial bees are for our food supply and our planet's health. And since you're here, ready to dive into a bee art
- [Make a Potato SEED Head!](https://www.howweelearn.com/make-a-potato-seed-head/) - Norah and I had so, so, so much fun with this seed craft for kids a few years back! So much so, that I simply had to share it with you again. Even though seed activities for kids are 'sprouting' all over this blog already... I mean, we have done seeds in mason jars, seed
- [DIRT Playdough Recipe](https://www.howweelearn.com/dirt-playdough-recipe/) - If there is one thing I know (and some days around here, I feel like it might be the only thing I truly know), it is how to make a mean batch of playdough. From my incredibly frugal beginnings making homemade playdough with my firstborn because I wouldn't dare spend money on something I could
- [Summer Craft Activities for Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/summer-crafts-and-activities-for-kids/) - Are those lazy, long summer days calling your name? It's amazing to me how summer can feel so different from the rest of the year. Maybe it's because our activities wind down, but for one reason or another, summer feels so very different from the rest of our homeschool year. We tend to have so
- [How to Learn to Write](https://www.howweelearn.com/how-to-learn-to-write/) - Are you ready for a walk down memory lane? Well, it is only my memory, so I suppose it's more like a walk down story lane. And just to warn you, it might be a little bit of a lengthy walk. Please feel free to skip down the lane (ha!) until I get to the
- [Plant and Animal Life Cycles: Free Printable](https://www.howweelearn.com/plant-and-animal-life-cycles/) - From the tiniest seeds to the tallest trees, or the transformation from caterpillar to butterfly or tadpole to frog... plant and animal life cycles are awe-inspiring. And summer is the perfect time to learn all about these plant and animal life cycles! In fact, this printable, and learning all about plant and animal life cycles,
- [A Clay Birds Nest](https://www.howweelearn.com/a-clay-birds-nest/) - Looking to make a bird's nest? Us too! Who wouldn't be?! It is spring after all, so crafting must take a healthy nature twist as we readjust ourselves to being outside more. In fact, last spring we dissected a bird's nest and I declared then and there that we would be attempting to make one.
- [Magnificent Mammals: Books About Mammals for Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/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
- [Countdown to Easter with FREE Easter Printables](https://www.howweelearn.com/countdown-to-easter-with-free-easter-printables/) - Get ready to count down to Easter with your toddler or preschooler enjoying one simple, no-prep Easter-themed learning activity each day! Your little one is going to love the activities in this bundle of FREE Easter Printables—and you're going to love the special memories. Plus, there are activity pages for your big kids, too! You
- [Super Cool Walking Water](https://www.howweelearn.com/super-cool-walking-water/) - We are settling into a new rhythm around here. We are generally outside more, the littlest of my wild ones is just coming out of his nap time, and I have been busy with our summer farming plans. All of that is to tell you that this amazingly awesome science project for kids I am
- [S-t-r-e-t-c-h-i-n-g it Out to Learn to Read](https://www.howweelearn.com/s-t-r-e-t-c-h-i-n-g-out-to-learn-to-read/) - Learning letters and their sounds get little ones ready to read, right? Wrong!!! (Well, that was rather abrasive and negative. I'm sorry. Please see it as passion and not negativity) Letters and sounds, letters and sounds, letters and sounds. You could find thousands of activities to practice these skills with your little ones on this
- [Deleting Sounds to Learn to Read](https://www.howweelearn.com/how-to-teach-phonics/) - Do you know what I love? When I witness little ones overcome something that was once tricky. We all have challenges and things that don't come easily for us. But that moment when we can once do what we hadn't been able to do before—that is a magic moment. I just so happened to catch
- [5 Ways to Practice the ABCs](https://www.howweelearn.com/5-ways-to-practice-the-abcs/) - Learning the ABCs sort of begins to encompass all of the preschool years, doesn't it? It becomes such a focus! We want our little ones to grasp letter names and their sounds too. Luckily, there are so many wonderful ways we can practice these skills through fun and play. As a seasoned Kindergarten teacher and
- [Easy Color and Shape Activities for Toddlers!](https://www.howweelearn.com/toddler-activities-colours-shapes/) - Playing with colors and shapes are wonderful activities for toddlers! As you play with these things, you naturally introduce your child to new language and build their vocabulary as you have fun together. The Color and Shape-themed activities are ideal for young children between 18 months and 2 1/2 years old. There are so many
- [Geology Unit Study for Kids: What Are Rocks?](https://www.howweelearn.com/geology-unit-study-for-kids-what-are-rocks/) - Did you know that igneous rocks form when hot magma from a volcano cools? And that the word ‘igneous’ comes from the Latin word ignis, meaning 'of fire?' Or that some gems, like sapphire and fluorite, form in a whole rainbow of colors? There are so many interesting facts to learn in this geology unit
- [Learn About the Continents with a Unit Study!](https://www.howweelearn.com/travel-the-world-unit-study/) - Get ready to see the whole world from the comfort of your couch! I am thrilled to introduce you to The Seven Continents Family Unit Study where you will learn about the continents through hands-on FUN! Did you know that the continents used to be all together in a supercontinent known as Pangaea? Or that
- [My Personal Word and SOUND Dictionary!](https://www.howweelearn.com/my-personal-word-and-sound-dictionary/) - Phew, am I ever pumped to share this FREE Word and Sound Personal Dictionary with you today, my friend! And, as you may know, when I am pumped about something, I tend to get a bit chatty. It all stems from passion... it always does... so please bear with me. To thank you for bearing
- [Playful Sight Word Games for Kids!](https://www.howweelearn.com/playful-sight-word-games-for-kids/) - Wondering how to teach sight words? You've come to the right place! There are so many fun, hands-on sight word games perfect for teaching children sight words, and today, I'm going to share my favorites with you! What are "sight words"? But first, we should chat about what sight words truly are. Sight words are
- [Worksheets for Kindergarten and Preschool - Color By Letter Coloring Pages Set 6, Letters v, y, x](https://www.howweelearn.com/worksheets-for-kindergarten-and-preschool-color-by-letter-coloring-pages-set-6-letters-v-y-x/) - It is the very last day in my series of printable worksheets for kindergarten and preschool with these Color-by-Letter Coloring Pages! Today, I have the final 9 FREE printable coloring sheets for you. We now have coloring pages by letters for the entire alphabet in lowercase, uppercase, and word family versions! These coloring pages go
- [Free Printable Color By Letter Worksheets, Set 5, Letters: j, z, w](https://www.howweelearn.com/free-printable-color-by-letter-worksheets-set-5-letters-j-z-w/) - With everything going on in the world today we all need two things: EASY and FREE. These color by letter worksheets for preschool and kindergarten are BOTH! And better yet, we are going through the entire alphabet day by day. Today I have 9 more FREE printable coloring sheets for you! And at the bottom
- [Coloring Pages by Letter, Set 4, Letters: l, f, b, q, u](https://www.howweelearn.com/coloring-pages-by-letter-set-4-letters-l-f-b-q-u/) - Today I have 15 more FREE printable coloring sheets for you! These color-by-letter coloring sheets include lowercase letters, uppercase letters, and the corresponding word families for the letters l, f, b, q, u. All pages are now complete so you can teach the WHOLE ALPHABET with these pages! Letters, sounds, and blending! Look out for
- [Alphabet Coloring Pages Set 3, Letters: m, d, g, o](https://www.howweelearn.com/alphabet-coloring-pages-set-3-letters-m-d-g-o/) - Is your little one loving these alphabet coloring pages? I hope so! Here is the next set in our color-by-letter series. Today, we are working on the letters m, d, g, o, and I have 12 more FREE printable coloring sheets for you! At the bottom of this post, you will find all 78 Free
- [Color By Letter Coloring Pages, Set 2, Letters: c, k, e, h, r](https://www.howweelearn.com/color-by-letter-coloring-pages-set-2-c-k-e-h-r/) - Ready for SET #2? These color-by-letter, sound, and word family coloring pages are so much fun for preschoolers, kindergarteners, and children of all ages! These 15 color-by-letter worksheets are sure to bring a smile to little faces (and Mama's face, too, as she watches her little one learn to read before her eyes!). Yesterday, I
- [Color by Letter Worksheet Printable Bundle: s, a, t, i, p, n](https://www.howweelearn.com/color-by-letter-worksheet-printable-bundle-s-a-t-i-p-n/) - Do you have a little one who loves to color AND is working on learning letters and sounds? If so, you are going to love these color by letter worksheets! These fun and easy alphabet activity coloring sheets are so much more than cute. They actually go along perfectly with How Wee Read! If you’re ready
- [Grade One Literacy Curriculum Review](https://www.howweelearn.com/grade-one-literacy-curriculum-review/) - Today, I'm excited to share a look inside my Grade One Literacy Curriculum! If you're not familiar with my resources, let me give you a brief introduction before we dive into Grade One Literacy. I am a big believer in quality over quantity, which is reflected in all of my homeschool resources. Children do not
- [Scoop and Dump the Alphabet Activity!](https://www.howweelearn.com/scoop-and-dump-the-alphabet/) - Ready for an alphabet activity that will knock it out of the park with your preschooler? If you have a little one who loves diggers, trucks, and all things construction, this is THE alphabet activity for you! I recently sent out a survey to those who are on my email subscriber list, and I learned
- [Printable Letter & Number Playdough Mats!](https://www.howweelearn.com/abc-and-123-playdough-mats/) - I am back to the playdough again over here! I tell you, my friend, is there anything that can not be taught through playdough? These FREE Printable Letter Playdough Mats and Number Playdough Mats might just be my favorite so far. A few weeks ago, I shared my Human Body Playdough Mats with you, which
- [The MAGIC of Letter Formation](https://www.howweelearn.com/the-magic-of-letter-formation/) - Alright, my sweet friend, you know the drill. Just before I share these letter formation worksheets with you, I need to give you my "there is no rush" spiel. (I just had to look up how to spell 'spiel' - and then had to check what it actually meant - good news, I am using
- [Inventors and Inventions | A Homeschool Unit Study](https://www.howweelearn.com/inventors-and-inventions-homeschool-unit-study/) - Do your children love to create and design? Have they ever wanted to create a novel invention? I’m excited to introduce our amazing, hands-on Inventors and Inventions unit study! This unit will inspire your children with the stories of some great inventors of all times, then guide your children in using the design thinking process
- [Morse Code Activity for Kids with Lego](https://www.howweelearn.com/morse-code-activity-for-kids-with-lego/) - You may have heard that our latest Family Unit Study just dropped in the shop—Inventors and Inventions—and let me tell you, it is SO cool! The Inventors and Inventions unit is filled with fun and creative activities, all culminating in making your very own invention using the Design Thinking process. Today, I thought I would
- [Valentine's Day Crafts for Preschoolers: 45+ Beautiful and Playful Ideas!](https://www.howweelearn.com/playful-valentines-day-crafts-for-preschoolers/) - It is officially February, so I thought it was time to think about Valentine's Day crafts for preschoolers! Break out the pink and red crafting supplies, my friend! Are you getting into the holiday spirit yet?! I know what you're thinking, "Holiday spirit?! Good grief! We are talking about Valentine's Day, right?" Yes. You see,
- [Groundhog Day Science!](https://www.howweelearn.com/groundhog-day-science/) - We did this fun Groundhog Day science activity a few years ago, and it was such a great learning activity! With tomorrow being the big day—Groundhog Day, that is—I thought I would share it with you one more time so you can try it out! I shared the setup of the activity in this blog
- [Valentine's Day Science Experiment with Sugar and Yeast](https://www.howweelearn.com/valentines-day-science-experiment-with-sugar-and-yeast/) - Did you know that humans aren't the only ones who like sugar? In this Valentine's Day science experiment, we'll discover what happens when you give sugar to yeast. This science experiment is part of our latest unit study, Valentine's Day School! In Valentine's Day School, you'll learn about topics like symbolism, love languages, how Valentine's
- [Maria's Sourdough Bread Recipe](https://www.howweelearn.com/marias-sourdough-bread-recipe/) - I have always, always dreamed of living in the country. When this dream came true about 6 years ago, imagine my surprise when I moved in next to Martha Stewart! Not the real Martha Stewart of course, an even more divine version. My Martha is named Maria, and my goodness, she is the epitome of
- [DIY Valentine's Day Cards | How to Make Scratch Off Cards](https://www.howweelearn.com/diy-valentines-day-cards-how-to-make-scratch-off-cards/) - Guess what we just started in our homeschool?! Valentine's Day School! Didn't really give you a second to guess there, did I? I'm just so excited about this one! Valentine's Day School is filled with so many beautiful, fun, and fascinating activities. Today, I'm going to share with you one of the hands-on activities from
- [5 Ways Kids Learn with Construction Paper Hearts](https://www.howweelearn.com/construction-paper-hearts-5/) - Yesterday, I cut out a bunch of construction paper hearts. We are very much into simple activities right now. We have started to settle into a nice rhythm with our homeschooling, and at the heart of it, all is keeping things simple. So, with the kids starting to get into the Valentine's Day spirit after
- [A Preschool Valentine Craft for Grandma (or Mama!)](https://www.howweelearn.com/preschool-valentine-craft-grandma/) - This year, I wanted to have my kids make a special Valentine's craft for each of their grandmas (and their great-grandma, too). It is not at all hard to find a preschool Valentine craft right now on Pinterest—and in fact, we have already made a pretty cute and super simple Valentine's Day craft: Celery Heart
- [Celery Heart Stamped Valentines](https://www.howweelearn.com/celery-heart-stamped-valentines/) - Valentine's day ... a day of love ... a day of kisses ... a day of hugs ... a day of stamping celery into paint and sending the resulting prints to those you love. Sigh... So, with Valentine's Day just less than a month away, I thought I would share a simple way to make
- [Coloring Mixing with Heart Snowball Smashing](https://www.howweelearn.com/fun-ways-to-play-in-snow-color-mixing/) - Valentine's Day is either a day of love and romance ... or a day you would like to smash things. Or, I suppose perhaps somewhere in between. A few blogging friends and I decided to get together to have some fun with the other side of Valentine's Day—a little bit of fun with the smashing
- [Wrapped in Love (and Yarn)](https://www.howweelearn.com/wrapped-love-yarn/) - Winter and yarn crafting go hand-in-hand around here. If you spend any amount of time on our farm you will likely leave with a hat. (Whether you want one or not...) With big sister busily crocheting chicken hats for the flock, and Mama still making hats almost as fast as the little ones are losing
- [A Photo on Friday](https://www.howweelearn.com/photo-friday/) - So many of the activities we enjoy at home are so simple, you really only need a photo to make them yourself at home. So I thought I would start, "A Photo on Friday!" One photo, showing a craft or activity that is pretty self-explanatory. This one makes a great Valentine's Day gift for relatives
- [28 Ways to Beat the February Blahs](https://www.howweelearn.com/28-ways-beat-february-blahs/) - Am I the only one who suffers from the February Blahs? I am tired of the snow, and spring is still a long ways away. The kids have been cooped up in the house far more than they are used to, and cabin fever is setting in. This year, we are choosing to keep ourselves
- [A Valentine Name Puzzle - Preschool Valentines Day Craft](https://www.howweelearn.com/preschool-valentines-day-craft-4/) - Name puzzles are a fabulous way to help children learn to identify and order their name letters. And name letters are the very first place we start when teaching kids letters. (You can read all about that in the order to teach kids letters.) We have been playing with name puzzles for ages! I made
- [Independent Valentine Preschool Activities](https://www.howweelearn.com/valentine-preschool-activities/) - Any holiday is exciting when you are a little one! (Well actually, they are even more exciting when you have a little one.) Drawing on this natural excitement is a wonderful way to make learning meaningful for kids. My preschooler has been loving heart activities lately, so I thought I would find some new Valentine
- [Gorgeous Heart Crafts for Preschoolers](https://www.howweelearn.com/heart-crafts-preschoolers/) - My 4 year old and I are suckers for nature crafts. I am still not sure whether it is because of the fun that we have while gathering the supplies or if it is creating something beautiful with them later. Either way, we love them. Our favorite activity is working with clay and nature items.
- [Preschool Crafts for Valentines](https://www.howweelearn.com/preschool-crafts-for-valentines/) - Are you looking for Preschool Crafts for Valentine's Day? If so, you have come to the right place! Here you will find heart crafts, homemade Valentine ideas, love crafts, and so much more. If you are looking for other preschool craft ideas, please check out my main Preschool Crafts page. It is organized by themes
- [String Heart Art](https://www.howweelearn.com/string-heart-art/) - String art always turns out so pretty. This craft we did for Valentine's Day quite a few years back, and I am excited to do it again this week. Here's the post from 9 (!!!) years ago. Please feel free to 'awww' at my tiny babes. With Valentine's day coming up, we have been making
- [5 EASY Construction Paper Valentine Crafts](https://www.howweelearn.com/5-easy-construction-paper-valentine-crafts/) - The countdown is on! How would you like to do one simple, fun, and easy craft each day with your little one to countdown to Valentine's Day Weekend? Would you love it? Would you love it more if all you needed was construction paper? No doubt you would. We all need easy—and these construction paper
- [Fun and Healthy Valentine's Day Snack](https://www.howweelearn.com/fun-healthy-valentines-day-snack/) - Tomorrow is Valentine's Day! Truth be told, I do miss being in the classroom on days like that. A day of fun, crafting, and Valentine exchanging—and seeing the cute snacks parents would come up with. But this year, I am home with my little ones and embracing every aspect of it. I will have many,
- [Valentine's Day Playdough](https://www.howweelearn.com/valentines-day-playdough/) - A photo on Friday, because sometimes all you need is the picture. We whipped up a batch of my favourite no-cook playdough this week (I tell you friends, this recipe is the best! It takes 3 minutes to make and keeps for months.) I added a few jewels, cupcake liners, and heart shaped cookie cutters
- [Pretty Valentine's Day Flowers](https://www.howweelearn.com/pretty-valentines-day-flowers/) - The countdown is officially on to Valentine's Day. Fourteen days to go! We are still making little creations to send to Grandma and Gigi for Valentine's Day. With some Valentine's made with celery stamping, and some cozy yarn-wrapped hearts already set to go, I thought we would make some non-heart valentines. Before we get into it,
- [The BEST Valentine's Day Activities for Preschoolers](https://www.howweelearn.com/valentines-day-activities-preschoolers/) - Ready for the ultimate, only resource you will EVER need for Valentine's Day Activities for Preschoolers? This page has it all! Looking for a Valentine's Day craft? Check! An adorable loved-filled homemade gift? You got it! A learning activity with a heart theme? Take your pick! I hope you adore these hearts, love, glitter, pink,
- [Weather Activity: Paper Chain Weather Tracking!](https://www.howweelearn.com/weather-activity-paper-chain-weather-tracking/) - The weather around here has been absolutely bonkers lately. Between rain, snow, hail, clouds, fog, thundersnow (!!), and yes, even a bit of sun... whew, the weather app has certainly gotten a lot of use! It also makes it the perfect time to enjoy this weather activity from Seasonal Living with Littles! Before we get
- [Toddler Activities to Teach the Seasons](https://www.howweelearn.com/toddler-activities-seasons/) - If you've been around my blog a time or two, you likely know I am a nature lover. We are nestled on a wee farm surrounded by nature and love to spend a large part of our days outside. In doing this, my little ones are exposed to the magic of this amazing world constantly.
- [What a Daily Quiet Time looks like for Me.](https://www.howweelearn.com/daily-quiet-time-homeschooling-mom/) - A bit of a different post here today, my friend. I share a lot on this blog about Quiet Time. A LOT. I share about daily quiet time activities for kids, quiet time activities that are mess-free, quiet time activities using things you have at home, and I even have an incredible Quiet Time Club!
- [The Warmest Yarn Crafts for Kids!](https://www.howweelearn.com/the-warmest-yarn-crafts-for-kids/) - Yarn might just be the best crafting material of all time. It is full of sensory wonder for little ones, incredibly versatile, can be perfect for strengthening fine motor skills, pliable, bendable, marvellously mess-free ... And no, this is not a sponsored post for yarn - though any yarn companies out there - I am
- [Toddler Activity | Paper Towel Roll Drop!](https://www.howweelearn.com/paper-roll-drop-toddler-activity/) - When you have a toddler at home, everything seems to take longer. Toddlers seem to require you to be by their side every day, watching them play, eat, or poop. While little Norah is quickly becoming not-so-little Norah, I still vividly remember those toddler days. In fact, I still vividly remember those toddler days with
- [Free Printable Christmas Cards for Kids to Color](https://www.howweelearn.com/free-printable-christmas-cards-for-kids-to-color/) - I can hardly believe that Christmas is in less than one week... LESS THAN ONE WEEK! But don't panic, my friend. While I can't do your Christmas shopping or bake your Christmas cookies, I can make your Christmas cards. Well, sort of... I have some adorable (free!) printable Christmas cards for you! All you have
- [A Rolled Paper Rudolph!](https://www.howweelearn.com/a-rolled-paper-rudolph/) - Welcome to Day #5 of our 5 Days of Construction Paper Christmas Crafting! I saved my very favourite craft for the end. Today we are making RUDOLPH! Perfect for some lovely creative and imaginative pretend play. (I can't believe I forgot the ANTLERS! I made these paper crafts on my own after my children were
- [Christmas Paper Chain Bracelet Craft!](https://www.howweelearn.com/christmas-paper-chain-bracelet-craft/) - Day #4 of our 5 Days of Construction Paper Christmas Crafting Challenge is HERE! How are you and your little ones enjoying these crafts? I hope they are helping you get in the Holly Jolly spirit and are brightening up some little ones' days. Yesterday we wove some paper Christmas baskets, and today we are
- [A Woven Construction Paper Christmas Basket](https://www.howweelearn.com/a-woven-construction-paper-christmas-basket/) - We are at the mid-way mark for our 5 Days of Construction Paper Christmas Crafts, my friends! Welcome to DAY 3! Today we will be making one that is loads of fun for older crafters... but don't you worry, I have our little crafters covered as well! Today we are making paper Christmas baskets or
- [A Ripped Paper Candy Cane Christmas Craft](https://www.howweelearn.com/a-ripped-paper-candy-cane-christmas-craft/) - Welcome back to my 5 Days of Construction Paper Christmas crafting! I hope you had fun with your pretty winter tree paper art project yesterday. Today we are on Day 2—get that Christmas music back on and get ready to make a.... (is the suspense getting to you?!) Ripped paper candy cane craft! Woohoo! This
- [A Paper Winter Tree Craft](https://www.howweelearn.com/a-paper-winter-tree-craft/) - Welcome, welcome!! Today is DAY ONE of my super simple Christmas crafting week! Today I bring you an adorable little paper craft that will make an adorable keepsake craft as well. Read right to the bottom, because I added something special to the bottom of this post!! Like all 5 of the Christmas crafts this
- [Christmas Activities for Preschoolers](https://www.howweelearn.com/christmas-activities-preschoolers/) - Christmas is such an exciting time of year for preschoolers and kids of all ages! We can harness this excitement to make learning around this time of year extra special for little ones! I have so many fun Christmas activities for preschoolers that do exactly that to share with you! But first, you'll also want
- [Winter Sensory Bin: One Ingredient Slippery Sledding!](https://www.howweelearn.com/1-ingredient-slippery-sledding-sensory-bin/) - I had thought of this idea for a neat winter sensory bin for my kids quite a while ago. But in my mind, I knew it would be messy, which is why I think I waited so long to give it a go. But the mess really wasn't that bad at all... and it was
- [Footprint Snowman DIY Wrapping Paper](https://www.howweelearn.com/foot-print-wrapping-paper/) - I was waiting for the perfect day to attempt some barefoot and crazy DIY wrapping paper with my kids. I wanted a day when they were calm, quiet, and focused. Well, I gave up on waiting for that and just got to the wrapping paper! It was so very much fun—and really wasn't as messy
- [6 Easy Christmas Ornaments for Preschoolers to make](https://www.howweelearn.com/christmas-ornaments-preschoolers-to-make/) - Christmas crafts are an exciting activity for any preschooler! With all of that energy and excitement, it's nice to keep crafts easy, fun, and simple. Here are 6 easy Christmas ornaments for preschoolers to make. Every single one of these homemade Christmas ornaments is great for preschoolers to do independently. My 3-year-old loves activities he
- [Christmas Alphabet Game - Match Me!](https://www.howweelearn.com/christmas-alphabet-game-match/) - Mixing some season fun into learning the alphabet is a great way to make learning meaningful to wee ones! This Christmas alphabet game is super simple - and could easily be changed to fit any theme, season, or learning activity. Just before we get into it, you'll also want to grab this FREE Christmas Countdown
- [Invitation to Create Christmas Ornaments for Preschoolers](https://www.howweelearn.com/create-christmas-ornaments-preshcoolers/) - Sammy has had quite a fascination with our Christmas tree. Specifically with decorating the Christmas tree. Even more specifically, making Christmas ornaments for our Christmas tree. We have made some simple Christmas ornaments, like these simple paper plate Christmas balls, and these burlap candy canes. I also found 6 awesome easy Christmas ornaments for preschoolers
- [A Simple Paper Plate Christmas Craft for Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/paper-plate-christmas-craft-kids/) - I wrote this post last year at this time, and it is one of my very favourite crafts for Christmas time, so I thought I would share it again! Hope you don't mind—and hope even more that it is helpful! Before we get into it, you'll also want to grab this FREE Christmas Countdown Calendar
- [Snip Santa's Beard](https://www.howweelearn.com/snip-santas-beard/) - My boys are right in the 'scissor phase.' They love cutting, and so far we have been able to keep their cutting practice limited to paper. Come to think of it, I may have been asking for trouble introducing this craft to them—but it is so cute! We did this very cute Santa craft and
- [Playdough Christmas Trees](https://www.howweelearn.com/playdough-christmas-trees/) - We are keeping things simple around here right now. Sammy is adjusting to school (sort of). Madeline is adjusting to having a little brother at school (sort of). Benjamin is adjusting to being the only little one at home with Mama (sort of). And me? Well, I'm adjusting to nothing. Change is just so hard
- [Ho-Ho-Holy Moly! Oodles of Santa Crafts for Preschoolers](https://www.howweelearn.com/santa-crafts-for-preschoolers/) - Just as soon as we get our first snowfall, that "s" word starts to come out a whole lot. And not by me either—it's these little ones of mine! As soon as that snow appears, all things Santa begin as well. As soon as that snow appears, I start digging through the craft supplies. Sure,
- [Christmas Ornaments to Make with Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/christmas-ornaments-to-make-with-kids/) - I must say, even though I know it is early for most, we are totally into the Christmas spirit over here! Garlands are hung, lights are lit, and that woodstove is burning strong day and night. Last year, my boys had so much fun making Christmas ornaments. So much so, in fact, when we were
- [Christmas-y Playdough Play Take 2](https://www.howweelearn.com/christmas-y-playdough-play-take-2/) - A photo on Friday. Happy Friday friends. This week we had some more Christmas-y fun with playdough. The kids were rolling thick and thin ropes of playdough (here is my ultimate no-cook recipe). These ropes were popped on to some white paper candy canes I had cut out. This activity is fabulous for developing and
- [Christmas Sensory Bin and a Sticky Tree](https://www.howweelearn.com/christmas-sensory-bin/) - Too soon for a Christmas post? Nah ... it's November! This was one of the boys' favourite activities last season—a sticky Christmas tree to decorate! Super simple, and lots of learning can be added. Counting, colour or size sorting, and patterning can all easily come into play (Ha! Play—I didn't even do it on
- [Stringing a Painters Tape Christmas Tree](https://www.howweelearn.com/stringing-painters-tape-christmas-tree/) - Christmas celebrations are in full swing over here. The Christmas trees are up and decorated, the lights hung, and Santas' and Snowmen are displayed as far as the eye can see. So it's only fitting we break out the green painter's tape! Before we get into my love of painter's tape ...I mean, the Christmas
- [Fuzzy Santa! Christmas Mason Jar Crafts](https://www.howweelearn.com/christmas-mason-jar-crafts-santa/) - Once in a blue moon we will be making a craft, and I will stop right in the middle of it and change direction. Or at least I will try to. You see, I craft with my kids, and they are not always receptive to my impulsive, "Wait! I have an even better idea!" In
- [Christmas Skip Counting Games for Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/christmas-skip-counting-games-kids/) - I wrote this post on Christmas skip counting games for kids last year—and I love these activities so much that I thought I would update it to share again this year, as we have quite a few more people joining us now! We will be using this as our Christmas advent calendar again this year.
- [Burlap Candy Cane Christmas Decoration](https://www.howweelearn.com/burlap-candy-cane-christmas-decoration/) - I am so excited to be participating in the 20 Days of a Kid-made Christmas series with Mama Miss and over 50 kid bloggers world wide! I am thrilled to be able to share our burlap wrapped candy cane Christmas decoration as part of this series. This is a great Christmas craft for kids to
- [Reindeer Puppet Craft: Simple Wet Felting](https://www.howweelearn.com/reindeer-puppet-craft-simple-wet-felting/) - This cute reindeer puppet craft was amazingly fun to make! Simple and full of sensory fun, too. I had been looking for how to make finger puppets... simply... for a while. A dear friend suggested wet felting. I had no idea what this was, but as she explained, I realized it was exactly what we
- [The ART of Spreading Joy: Homemade Christmas Card for Kids to Make](https://www.howweelearn.com/the-art-of-spreading-joy-homemade-christmas-card-for-kids-to-make/) - As a parent, I have become hyper-aware of the struggle to find balance when it comes to the holiday season—avoiding becoming overscheduled or overindulging my kids. I am constantly trying to find opportunities to reinforce the importance of the season—not just the pleasure that comes from receiving presents, but the importance of giving to others,
- [Homemade Christmas Gifts for Grandparents from Grandchildren](https://www.howweelearn.com/homemade-christmas-gifts-for-grandparents-from-grandchildren/) - I absolutely love the holidays and always enjoy making them a special time for our family. This year will be no exception. I wanted to reach out and send some love to our extended families, so we decided to create some very special homemade Christmas gifts for grandparents from grandchildren. We absolutely love making ornaments
- [Paper Plate Craft For Christmas](https://www.howweelearn.com/paper-plate-craft-for-christmas-3/) - This holiday season is going to be a huge adventure for my family. We are in the middle of a big move to another state, and I have been on the lookout for low-stress activities to help create stability and excitement for my preschooler. This finger painting paper plate craft for Christmas was perfect! I love that set-up
- [Race Cubes - A Christmas Science Experiment](https://www.howweelearn.com/race-cubes-a-christmas-science-experiment/) - Here is a fun and simple Christmas Science experiment you can enjoy with your family! I don’t know about you but sometimes I find it hard to come up with or find fresh ideas. Then I realized maybe I was trying to be too elaborate with my ideas. The goal of science is for our
- [The Sweetest Christmas Mason Jar Crafts](https://www.howweelearn.com/christmas-mason-jar-crafts/) - Who doesn't love to receive delicious holiday baking at Christmas time (or anytime... ever...)? It's hard to make that lovely gift any sweeter—but this adorable packaging does just that. These are the sweetest Christmas mason jar crafts. Pop those lovely handmade goodies into one of these crafty Christmas mason jars, and you now have the
- [Paper Plate Christmas Crafts](https://www.howweelearn.com/paper-plate-christmas-crafts/) - Christmas is a busy time of year! The last thing a mama needs is to be on the search for fancy craft supplies to make sweet Christmas crafts with wee ones. After Norah's fascination with our latest paper plate craft, I decided to search for some fun paper plate Christmas crafts. I found so many!
- [Salt Dough Ornaments with Cloves for Christmas](https://www.howweelearn.com/salt-dough-christmas-ornaments-with-cloves/) - It is really starting to feel like the holiday season around here! We have officially started Christmas School (and the kids are LOVING it), the Christmas decorations are out, and we completed our first Christmas tradition of the year: making salt dough ornaments together! I can't even tell you the number of times we have
- [The Ultimate Preschool Crafts for Christmas](https://www.howweelearn.com/the-ultimate-preschool-crafts-for-christmas/) - It is cold and snowy here, with the big day just around the bend. So today I wanted to share with you the ultimate preschool crafts for Christmas! We have ornaments, homemade gifts, and Santa crafts galore! If you are looking for a different theme or season, please be sure to check my Preschool Crafts
- [How to Make a Paper Bag Snowflake](https://www.howweelearn.com/how-to-make-a-paper-bag-snowflake/) - I can't recall where I first saw this idea, but let me tell you... ever since we learned how to make a paper bag snowflake—trust me, it's easy!—our house has been FILLED with them every winter since. Paper bag snowflakes turn out stunningly beautiful Every. Single. Time. Plus, they're easy enough to make for little
- [The Christmas-iest Christmas Sensory Bins!](https://www.howweelearn.com/christmas-sensory-bins/) - Are you getting into that holly jolly spirit? I know it is a touch early for some, but I am ready to dive into all things Christmas! So today I am bringing you a few of my favourite Christmas sensory bins. Sensory bins are the perfect thing to have up your sleeve (not literally) for
- [Snowman STEM Activity & Craft](https://www.howweelearn.com/build-snowman-craft/) - Are you grossed out with the thought of using toilet rolls in crafts for kids? Would you be okay to try out a snowman STEM activity with a toilet roll? If not, close your eyes and pretend I am using a paper towel roll. (But I'm not... and I may have dug it out of the
- [Math in Real Life | Explore Math with Hands-On Fun!](https://www.howweelearn.com/math-in-real-life-explore-math-with-hands-on-fun/) - Do you have an inquisitive little one who loves numbers, shapes, and problem-solving? What if you engage your little ones in a playful way while learning about some super cool mathematical topics? Get ready to be astonished as I tell you a little bit about our Math is Everywhere Family Unit Study, where we explore math
- [Preschool Crafts for Winter](https://www.howweelearn.com/preschool-crafts-for-winter/) - Winter crafts for preschoolers! We have snowmen crafts, snowflake crafts, crayon resist winter art projects, snowy trees, and so many more! If you are looking for a specific season or theme, please visit my Main Preschool Craft Page. The snow is in the air around these parts (given I live in Canada, so snow is
- [Five Senses Activity: Making Pine Needle Tea!](https://www.howweelearn.com/wild-edible-plants-sense-taste-series-5-senses/) - Are you looking for fun things to do outside for the whole family? You have to try this five senses activity! This activity took me outside of my comfort zone—and it almost didn't happen because of that. But... I am so happy it did! For this five senses activity, we explored the sense of taste—outside—with
- [Christmas Art Project for Kids: Watercolor Pine Needles](https://www.howweelearn.com/christmas-art-project-for-kids-watercolor-pine-needles/) - I am so excited to share this easy—and beautiful—Christmas art project with you! It is a wonderful art project for even the littlest of artists. In fact, it's from one of my newest resources called Little Woodland Artists! Sometimes, young artists like to have a few known skills up their sleeves to boost confidence before
- [STEM Activities for Kindergarten at Home](https://www.howweelearn.com/stem-activities-for-kindergarten-at-home/) - 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](https://www.howweelearn.com/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
- [5 Fun & Easy Construction Paper Halloween Crafts](https://www.howweelearn.com/5-construction-paper-halloween-crafts/) - The countdown is on! Only 5 days until Halloween!! What do you say we take all of that Halloween excitement and funnel it into some crafting!? And how about we make it super easy for you? All you need for these Halloween craft ideas is some construction paper, scissors, and tape or glue. That's it!
- [A Pumpkin Pinwheel](https://www.howweelearn.com/a-pumpkin-pinwheel/) - Did you know that I am afraid of horses? Well, maybe not afraid, but I am definitely nervous around them. They are so humongous! Once, I was at a horseback riding camp when I was little and I got stepped on. My toe was purple for years and years! A purple toe for years and
- [Fall Craft for Preschoolers: Leaf-y Jack-o'-Lantern](https://www.howweelearn.com/leaf-y-jack-o-lantern/) - Each year, we head out for a trip to a special conservation area over the Thanksgiving weekend (perhaps it seems early to be talking about Thanksgiving, but for us here in Canada, Thanksgiving is only a week away!). One year, I brought this little fall craft for preschoolers along. It worked out beautifully for the
- [Sewing a Fall Leaf Crown](https://www.howweelearn.com/sewing-fall-leaf-crown/) - Ready or not, here comes Autumn! At least on our farm. The fall leaves are plentiful now, and so is the crisp, cool air. I really do love the fall, even though I know it is a prelude to our very chilly, very long winter. But I try not to think about that. Really try.
- [Free Printable Toadstool Counting Cards](https://www.howweelearn.com/free-printable-toadstool-counting-cards/) - Did you know that a local mama creates all of the beautiful watercolor art for our Curriculum and Family Unit Study cover pages? Every time she creates something new, I am absolutely blown away by how stunning her artwork is! And her latest cover page design for Nature School was no exception. When I saw
- [Numerous Nifty Number Activities for Preschool](https://www.howweelearn.com/numerous-nifty-number-activities-for-preschool/) - Can you guess what I have been noticing lately? It is something that makes this mama and teacher's heart so happy. I have noticed an increased focus on math and number activities for preschool! I remember very well when the focus seemed to be solely on learning those ABCs. But slowly and surely, I have
- [Fiber Arts Projects for Your Homeschool](https://www.howweelearn.com/fiber-arts-projects-for-your-homeschool/) - Handwork is often an overlooked aspect of a homeschool curriculum. It may seem daunting to tackle, but what if there were an easy-to-follow unit to guide you step by step along the way? I am thrilled to introduce our one-of-a-kind Handwork: Fiber Arts unit study—it is filled with fiber arts projects that your children will
- [50 Keepsake Worthy Kids Handprint Art Ideas](https://www.howweelearn.com/50-keepsake-worthy-kids-handprint-art-ideas/) - I have mentioned my love for kids' handprint art many times over the years. Those tiny chubby fingers, stamped or traced, fill my keepsake boxes. If you should happen to feel the same way about tiny handprints—then you are in luck! This post is full of handprint art ideas! Post may contain affiliate links. Thank
- [Nature Mandalas: A Nature Activity for Preschoolers](https://www.howweelearn.com/nature-mandalas-an-outdoor-craft-for-kids/) - Summer is full of time in nature for us. Whether it's walks in the woods, trips to the beach, spending time with our chickens, or enjoying a nature activity, more often than not, you'll find us outside. When fall arrives, though, we tend to migrate more and more indoors. So, I do my best to
- [Name Activities for Preschoolers](https://www.howweelearn.com/name-activities-preschoolers/) - What's in a name? Usually letters. Probably Always. Important ones too. Those little letters that make up our names are OURS. We own those ones. They are special! At least they are when we are little. When starting to teach children their letters it is a fabulous idea to begin with their name letters. Once
- [All About Me Activities for Preschoolers](https://www.howweelearn.com/all-about-me-activities-for-preschoolers/) - Are you planning an All About Me theme for your preschooler? These fun All About Me activities covering science, literacy, math, art, and sensory play will be great additions to any unit! With these hands-on activities, preschoolers will playfully learn about their body, their name and age, their family, their interests, and their emotions. All
- [All About ME Books for Preschoolers!](https://www.howweelearn.com/all-about-me-books-preschoolers/) - I have compiled the absolute best All About Me Themed books for preschoolers to share with you today. If there is one thing preschoolers love, it is an All About Me Theme! In fact, All About Me is the very first theme we dive into in my preschool curriculum, Play into Kindergarten Readiness. This theme
- [Affirmations for Kids - Why, What, How?!](https://www.howweelearn.com/affirmations-for-kids-why-what-how/) - You know how parenting can be really tough sometimes? Like, super tough? Or maybe you haven't gotten to that part yet. But you will, sweet friend, oh yes—you will. So, what to do when this happens... Affirmations for Kids! This is my newest parenting strategy that I have added to my arsenal of 20 years of
- [Activities for Learning Letters](https://www.howweelearn.com/activities-for-learning-letters/) - Teaching preschoolers the letters of the alphabet can be so much fun with these hands-on learning activities! If you are unsure of what order to teach the letters, check out this post in which I describe the best way to teach letter recognition to preschoolers. It is super important that we introduce letters in this
- [Sensory Bin Ideas for Kindergarten at Home](https://www.howweelearn.com/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.
- [Out of this World Books about Constellations and Stars](https://www.howweelearn.com/books-about-constellations-for-kids/) - Let's play a little game! What do Draco the Dragon, Orion and his star-filled belt, and Ursa Major have in common, but The Big Dipper does not? They are constellations! Did you know that the Big Dipper is not classified as a constellation? I only learned that fact when reading some awesome books about constellations
- [Pumpkin Hammering (A Pumpkin Carving Alternative for Little Ones)](https://www.howweelearn.com/no-carve-pumpkin-hammering-a-pumpkin-carving-alternative-for-little-ones/) - We are not big pumpkin carvers around here which might come as a surprise to some. We are all about celebrating the holidays and tend to overdo most of them. We definitely celebrate Halloween and enjoy lots of fun crafts and squeeze all the memories out of that special day. But we prefer no-carve pumpkin
- [Calming Activities for Preschoolers](https://www.howweelearn.com/calming-activities-for-preschoolers/) - If you have a preschooler, I guarantee that you also have a need for these calming activities! Calming activities for preschoolers would definitely be in the parenting handbook (if only there was one). My boys tend to be on the busy side, so I am sure to include a few extra calming bins with our quiet
- [Preschool Alphabet Activity: Letter Hunt Sensory Bin](https://www.howweelearn.com/letter-hunt-sensory-bin-preschool-alphabet-activity/) - I just recently became a big fan of sensory bins. Crazy, right? Literacy activities have always been my go-to with my 3-year-old, but I never thought to combine the two to create a fun preschool alphabet activity. I think you’ll love this combination as much as I do, especially if you want to provide more
- [Teaching Kids to STOP and THINK](https://www.howweelearn.com/teaching-kids-to-stop-and-think/) - My little boys are incredible people. Kind, funny, and smart—and impulsive as the dickens. They are certainly not alone. In the kindergarten classroom, I see the same things again and again and again. Little ones hitting, pushing, interrupting, yelling, grabbing, and tattling. Why? Simple. They are still very little. And making good choices is a
- [How We(e) Homeschool: The File Folder System and Our Unit Studies!](https://www.howweelearn.com/how-we-homeschool-the-file-folder-system-and-our-unit-studies/) - Welcome my Homeschooling friends, or considering Homeschooling friends! When we were thinking (and thinking and thinking) about homeschooling many moons ago, I used to love watching how other families homeschooled. I would dive into videos about different ways families would organize their homeschools, what a 'day in the life' would look like, and pretty much
- [Halloween Preschool Crafts: Pumpkin Name Puzzles!](https://www.howweelearn.com/halloween-preschool-crafts-name-puzzles/) - Halloween Preschool Crafts are a fine art... a careful blend of fun, education, and independence. Well, this one has it all! Sammy and I made Pumpkin Name Puzzles, and we had a lot of fun—cutting, matching, and gluing. If your little one is learning his or her name, this is such a fun Halloween preschool
- [10 Days of Freebies: Fall Playdough Mats](https://www.howweelearn.com/10-days-of-freebies-fall-playdough-mats/) - Here we go, my friend! We are officially counting down the last 3 days of this 10th Anniversary! These last 3 freebies might just be my most favourite. Today is a simple one—but a lovely one! These playdough mats will be perfect for you and yours in just a few short weeks (not to burst
- [10 Days of Freebies: Star Clock](https://www.howweelearn.com/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 Days of Freebies: Printable Dollhouse](https://www.howweelearn.com/10-days-of-freebies-printable-dollhouse/) - Here we are at our halfway mark! Since it is Friday, this will be our last freebie of the week so we can all catch our breath before doing 5 MORE days of freebies starting on Monday. I am so excited to be celebrating How Wee Learn’s 10th Anniversary with you! Please remember that in
- [10 Days of Freebies: Sound Cards](https://www.howweelearn.com/10-days-of-freebies-sound-cards/) - Welcome back to Day Two of my Ten Days of Freebies! For ten full days, I will be sharing gifts with you to celebrate my 10th anniversary of blogging. Each day, you will receive a free printable full of hands-on learning to enjoy with your child, and you will also see an offer for the
- [10 Days of Freebies: Number Bundle](https://www.howweelearn.com/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,
- [10 Days of Freebies: Animal Puppets](https://www.howweelearn.com/10-days-of-freebies-animal-puppets/) - Ten years… Ten whole years! I am so proud to say that this month I am celebrating How Wee Learn’s 10th anniversary! 🎉🎉🎉 Ten years of blogging; of sharing our homeschooling journey and life with you. Ten years ago, my children were 10, 3, and 1… now they are 20, 13, and 10, plus little
- [Halloween Countdown Calendar](https://www.howweelearn.com/halloween-countdown-calendar/) - Do you have a couple of bats or ghouls who are excited about that big day ahead? If so, you are going to love this 5-minute activity-filled Halloween countdown calendar! Get ready to count down to Halloween with your toddler or preschooler enjoying one simple, no-prep Halloween-themed learning activity each day. If I have learned
- [10 EPIC Dinosaur Books for Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/10-epic-dinosaur-books-for-kids/) - I am not sure that there is anything more engaging, more mesmerizing, more completely bewildering than dinosaurs. I mean, these are real-life, prehistoric, gigantic monsters who drank the same water we drink. Boom—mind blown! These Dinosaur books for kids are FULL of incredible, mind-blowing facts and information. In this list of 10 epic dinosaur books,
- [Daily Preschool Activities (they can do all on their own!)](https://www.howweelearn.com/daily-preschool-activities-they-can-do-all-on-their-own/) - If there is one thing every grownup who has a preschooler, works with a preschooler, or even knows a preschooler needs—it's daily preschool activities... daily independent preschool activities to be precise! Those little minds are so inquisitive! That personality... so curious! We definitely want to engage and inspire preschoolers and really lean into all that
- [Preschooler Farm Books Kids (and Teachers) Love!](https://www.howweelearn.com/preschooler-farm-books-kids-and-teachers-love/) - Soft and fluffy lambs, sweet little chicks, mooing cows, horses you can ride ... it is no wonder preschoolers love a good farm theme! I have compiled some of the best books for you and your children to enjoy as you dive into learning all about the Farm! 'Down on the Farm' is, in fact,
- [Pipe Cleaner Crafts: Things for Kids to Make & Do](https://www.howweelearn.com/pipe-cleaner-crafts-things-for-kids-to-make-do/) - Pipe cleaners are a versatile craft material easily obtainable if not already in your craft supplies at home. Kids can make all sorts of pipe cleaner crafts, and they're also perfect for learning activities such as STEM projects or fine motor activities. Kids can even make little toys to play with using pipe cleaners! Below
- [Tell Time by the Stars: Printable Star Clock](https://www.howweelearn.com/your-printable-star-clock-tell-time-by-the-stars/) - How would you feel if you were outside at night and could tell time using the stars? Like the coolest person ever? Yep. I get that. Well, buckle up, buttercup, because today we learn to tell time using the stars! But first... if you and your little ones love stars as much as the family
- [Porcupine Woodworking Craft](https://www.howweelearn.com/porcupine-woodworking-craft/) - Crafts that involve wood, hammer, and nails are always (always) a hit around here. So I am always on the lookout for a fun and creative woodworking craft for my kids. I was browsing through Pinterest when I saw these cute woodworking hedgehogs by Vszell—simple and perfect for little hands. I popped over to the website
- [Easy DIY Sensory Wall for Toddlers](https://www.howweelearn.com/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
- [20 Sparks to Ignite Child-Led Learning](https://www.howweelearn.com/20-sparks-to-ignite-child-led-learning/) - I hope you are excited, my sweet friend, because today I change your LIFE!!! Dramatic, well yes... but true. Today I am going to share with you some magic known as 'child-led learning.' Child-led learning is letting your child dive deep into topics of interest. It is seeing your child pour himself into projects that
- [Number Learning Games for SUMMERTIME!](https://www.howweelearn.com/number-learning-games-for-summertime/) - Oh, summertime! How I love it. All that time with my little ones to play, enjoy, and get outside. Every time we adventure outside, it seems learning takes place. Loads of it! Natural learning, through play-based and child-led adventures, of course—and truly, most importantly. But summer is a great time to give little ones some
- [20 Deep Learning Activities in Everyday Life!](https://www.howweelearn.com/20-deep-learning-activities-in-everyday-life/) - Perhaps it is the company I keep or the great big flashing beacon screaming, "WE HOMESCHOOL! IT IS AWESOME!!" But for one reason or another, homeschooling is certainly surrounding me as the hot topic right now. I've gotta say... I love it. Whether you homeschool already, you are considering homeschooling, you might think about it
- [Chickens and Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/chickens-and-kids-2/) - I have realized that I don't write enough about my chickens. So today, I will do exactly that. Oh, where to begin? These ladies were precisely the reason we moved out here in the first place. Silly? I suppose. But true. We were longing for a simpler life, growing and making our own wherever we
- [Learn Letters with a Watermelon Seed Activity](https://www.howweelearn.com/watermelon-seed-letters-quiet-bins/) - I first did this watermelon-themed activity with Sammy when he was learning his letters eight (eight!!!) years ago. Now that little Norah is ready to learn letters (and with summertime officially arriving this week—woohoo!), it's the perfect time for another go. In fact, this summer will be sprinkled with all sorts of fun literacy activities
- [Printable Play Mats for Quiet Time](https://www.howweelearn.com/quiet-time-play-mats/) - I have a wonderful printable to share with you today, my friends! A while back, I shared my free quiet bin labels. One of those labels was for a bin for Imaginative Play. And today? Well, today, I get to fill that bin for you for a very, very long time. These FREE Printable Play Mats
- [Take Your Time...](https://www.howweelearn.com/take-your-time/) - A good friend told me she is working on strengthening one parenting skill every month. I found that pretty admirable. And while things often seem like sunshine and butterflies in this space, there are many parenting skills I could strengthen. 'Many' is probably not the right word... loads? Plenty? Let's just stick with many; it
- [An A-maze-ing Learning Letters Game!](https://www.howweelearn.com/learning-letters-game-maze/) - Sometimes I feel like I am very productive and a real go-getter! And sometimes I feel like I am doing the same thing day in and day out. This blog of mine, which I love so very much, reminds me that I really do the latter. The same thing, day in and day out. But...
- [10 Books About Flying and Flight for Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/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,
- [Incubating Chicken Eggs: The Hatch!](https://www.howweelearn.com/incubating-chicken-eggs-hatch/) - If you follow along with us on our Facebook Page, you were able to share in our excitement this weekend! (And if you don't, please do! www.Facebook.com/HowWeeLearn) A few weeks ago I wrote about incubating chicken eggs with kids and told you I would add a few more posts. I still owe you a post
- [Math Art: Yarn Flowers](https://www.howweelearn.com/math-art-yarn-flowers/) - [mv_video doNotAutoplayNorOptimizePlacement="false" doNotOptimizePlacement="false" jsonLd="true" key="hkckyenlc1dh6tzoeu7x" ratio="16:9" thumbnail="https://mediavine-res.cloudinary.com/video/upload/hkckyenlc1dh6tzoeu7x.jpg" title="Yarn Flowers Math Art" volume="0"]We took a much needed break from our typical math work this week to do some math art. There is so much math to be practiced through art and creating! My boys thought this was a great art project and were thrilled to know
- [Toddler Butterfly Craft: Math Art!](https://www.howweelearn.com/toddler-butterfly-craft-math-art/) - Did you see my Math Art Blog Post? The boys and I made beautiful flowers using a weaving technique. While they were nice and simple to make, they were not toddler simple. Not preschooler simple either. I really like giving my children crafts and activities they can truly do independently. A bit of support is
- [10 Books About Pollinators for Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/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
- [Educational Toys for Toddlers](https://www.howweelearn.com/educational-toys-for-toddlers/) - As a seasoned teacher and homeschooling Mom of 4, I have certainly learned a thing or two about educational toys for toddlers! Which ones are really worth the investment? Which ones really get used and played with? Which ones stand the test of time? I am so glad you asked! As you might know, I
- [Children's Books About the Moon](https://www.howweelearn.com/childrens-books-about-the-moon/) - When diving into a new topic with my children, one of our first steps is visiting the library to take out some books on the subject. So, if you're looking to learn all about the Moon with your preschooler, I have the perfect list of children's books about the moon just for you! I provide
- [Adorable Printable Father's Day Cards!](https://www.howweelearn.com/adorable-printable-fathers-day-cards/) - It is officially less than one month until Father's Day! You might recall we made some adorable printable Mother's Day cards on the blog this year, so we thought we ought to make ... Can you guess? Printable Father's Day cards! (I bet you didn't see that coming) Most importantly, these Father's Day cards are
- [Books that Explore the Seven Continents for Kids!](https://www.howweelearn.com/books-that-explore-the-seven-continents-for-kids/) - I was never good at Geography. Do you know why? When I was in Grade 3, I was given a test to find out my preliminary knowledge about where things were located on a map, and I received 4/50. From that moment on, I deemed myself terrible at Geography and shied away from learning all
- [A Bandaid Letter Sort!](https://www.howweelearn.com/a-bandaid-letter-sort/) - Are you ready to dive into some name letter learning? Or maybe matching uppercase and lowercase letters. Or perhaps counting, adding, or multiplying? Or maybe you are just here for the 'sticky' puns. No matter what you are after, this awesome name letter activity has it! Norah has recently become fascinated (completely obsessed) with bandaids. Bandaids
- [10 Books About the Ocean for Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/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
- [A Marble Painted Monarch Butterfly Suncatcher](https://www.howweelearn.com/a-marble-painted-monarch-butterfly-suncatcher/) - We are into our second week of homeschool and so far, so good! We have actually been so very busy with lessons, sessions, and activities with our co-op that I think we will have to cut a few things out. After all, we must be at home sometimes to in fact homeschool. But anyways, things
- [A Nature Craft full of Engineering and Math](https://www.howweelearn.com/a-nature-craft-full-of-engineering-and-math/) - We are officially on summer holidays here! That is not to say that we actually completed all of the core skill work I intended us to do, but we are done all the same. The summer sun, garden, and pool are all calling our names—and that file folder work is certainly not. It's kind of
- [Nature Printmaking for Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/nature-printmaking-for-kids/) - You know you've been blogging for a long time when you think of an idea, Google it (to ensure it's kind of creative and unique) and find you have already written about that topic. Not once, but twice. Ha!! An oldie but a goodie—and with a nature twist, today I bring you ... Nature Printmaking
- [Calming, Nature Themed Preschool Classroom Ideas](https://www.howweelearn.com/calming-nature-themed-preschool-classroom-ideas/) - Much respect for all of you dear preschool and Kindergarten teachers out there. As you might know, I left my Kindergarten classroom five years ago to homeschool my own wild ones. I must admit, I cannot fathom having been a teacher over the past two years. Yikes. With little ones back (?) in classrooms, I
- [A Nifty Nature Belt](https://www.howweelearn.com/nature-walk-ideas-nature-belt/) - It is almost SPRING! And that means only one thing around here ... time for all of those nature walk ideas for kids! Here is a post that I wrote many years back, but I think this idea still holds strong (haha! Get it?) It has been a little while since I have last written
- [A Gorgeous Nature Bird Feeder Craft](https://www.howweelearn.com/a-gorgeous-nature-bird-feeder-craft/) - If there is one thing I am loving these days, it is crafts that my kids can do together. This bird feeder craft was the perfect activity for my 12 year old to do with my 3 year old. When you have a big age range in your home, it can be a bit tricky
- [Fall Crafts and Activities FULL of Learning!](https://www.howweelearn.com/fall-crafts-and-activities-full-of-learning/) - Fall and education tend to go hand in hand around here. Educational Fall crafts and learning filled activities are what is filling my head these days. It's a riveting place in there (my head), full of apple crafts, pumpkin letter learning games, and fall leaf math activities. Paaaarrrr-tay!! I do tend to think seasonally when
- [The Loveliest Spring Activities for Preschoolers!](https://www.howweelearn.com/spring-activities-for-preschoolers-2/) - Oh goodness, do I love spring! I am always completely and utterly ready for spring activities for preschoolers. So you can only imagine how ready I am when the snow actually melts, and spring weather actually comes in late April. And here we are! But just before we get into all of those spring crafts
- [Alphabet Obstacle Course for Kids at Home](https://www.howweelearn.com/alphabet-obstacle-course-for-kids-at-home/) - Winter is definitely upon us and with the cold weather here full force, you have to get creative to keep your little ones active and entertained. As it's not always possible to bundle up in all our gear and head into the outdoors, creating this alphabet obstacle course for kids at home is a great
- [Teaching a Struggling Reader: Your Two Choices](https://www.howweelearn.com/teaching-a-struggling-reader-your-two-choices/) - One evening, I was stuck in the social media "scrolling" trap and came across a Meme that was so relatable to me I didn't know whether to laugh or cry. It simply said: "What is better for teaching a struggling reader - red or white wine?" I have taught my fair share of struggling readers
- [The Science of Reading: What parents need to know](https://www.howweelearn.com/the-science-of-reading-what-parents-need-to-know/) - Have you heard of The Science of Reading? This is a recent document that has been released that is transforming the way we teach children to read. This research has taken place over many decades and involves professionals from all different areas of child development. Thanks to this in-depth, longitudinal research, we now KNOW how
- [5 Days of Free Easter Printables](https://www.howweelearn.com/5-days-of-free-easter-printables/) - Do you know what I think we all need more of right now? Fun. And easy. Easy fun. Yes, easy fun for Easter! That is exactly what is needed right now. So this week, I am going to be sharing with you 5 Free Easter Printables that make Easter fun super easy. Here is all
- [Educational Art to Inspire Learning](https://www.howweelearn.com/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.
- [Easter Art and Craft Printable {Easter Freebie #5}](https://www.howweelearn.com/easter-art-and-craft-printable-easter-freebie-5/) - [mv_video doNotAutoplayNorOptimizePlacement="false" doNotOptimizePlacement="false" jsonLd="true" key="ie4dv6ci7abc8uicopxv" ratio="16:9" thumbnail="https://mediavine-res.cloudinary.com/video/upload/ie4dv6ci7abc8uicopxv.jpg" title="Colouring Easter Eggs Printable!" volume="0"] Today, we are going to be playing and learning with these pretty printable Art Easter Eggs! How to Play and Learn with these Art Easter Egg Printables: Of course, the very best way to play and learn with these art Easter Egg printables
- [Easter Go Fish {Easter Freebie #4}](https://www.howweelearn.com/easter-go-fish-easter-freebie-4/) - [mv_video doNotAutoplayNorOptimizePlacement="false" doNotOptimizePlacement="false" jsonLd="true" key="rwbf8jyjqshvyk1z343i" ratio="16:9" thumbnail="https://mediavine-res.cloudinary.com/video/upload/rwbf8jyjqshvyk1z343i.jpg" title="FREE Printable Easter Games!" volume="70"]Are you ready for a little bit of Easter game-schooling? There is just so much to be learned through playing simple little card games with our little ones! Today's freebie is Easter Go Fish! (And Memory... and Guess Who!) With this free Easter Printable
- [Easter Number Games {Easter Freebie #3}](https://www.howweelearn.com/easter-number-games-easter-freebie-3/) - Are you getting into the "Easter fun and learning" zone now, my friend? I hope so! I hope you are seeing how easy, fun, and natural learning can be with these little Easter freebies. This Easter freebie is awesome for children of all ages to dive into some deep math learning. To begin, I wanted
- [Easter Colour Learning {Easter Freebie #2}](https://www.howweelearn.com/easter-colour-learning-easter-freebie-2/) - This freebie is printable Easter Eggs with colour words written inside. There are so many fun and easy ways to play and learn with these Easter eggs—let me share some ideas with you: How to Play and Learn with Coloured Easter Eggs! A great place to begin is to have your little ones help you
- [Easter Letter Match {Easter Freebie #1}](https://www.howweelearn.com/easter-letter-match-easter-freebie-1/) - This Easter Freebie can be used in so many ways. The freebie is this adorable printable of little eggs that have both lowercase and uppercase letters. Learning is always so much more fun when it is pretty! These little letter Easter eggs can be used in so many different ways for play. And they are
- [Preschool Crafts for Easter](https://www.howweelearn.com/preschool-crafts-for-easter/) - Time for some Preschool crafts for Easter! Easter is a great time to do some easy and fun crafts with preschoolers. This post has all of my Easter crafts: Easter egg crafts, bunny cuteness, rainbows and colourful crafts, and more. If you are looking for a different theme or season please check out my main
- [Homemade Easter Basket Ideas](https://www.howweelearn.com/homemade-easter-basket-ideas/) - Get ready for some awesome and easy Homemade Easter Basket Ideas! I decided this year to make a lot of the gifts to go inside my kids' Easter baskets. I wanted some simple DIY spring toys, homemade Easter gifts, and some easy homemade Easter chocolate treats to go inside their Easter baskets. Just before we
- [Why You Should Think INSIDE the Box:10 Benefits of Puzzles](https://www.howweelearn.com/10-benefits-puzzles/) - Over the summer, puzzles were a huge hit with Madeline. They were perfect for rainy days or during quiet afternoons while the baby rested. I was pushing them a bit onto Sammy during the summer... as a nice quiet activity while the baby napped, but he would not oblige me—instead, he preferred the racing, banging,
- [Move and Learn to Pattern](https://www.howweelearn.com/move-learn-pattern/) - My most recent year teaching I taught in a unique classroom. I was the teacher for 14 students with profound learning disabilities. This was a class for 12 year olds, and these children had average or above average intelligence, but most couldn't read or write. Why? They learned differently. Each child had struggled through school
- [Mail Play! Matching Uppercase and Lowercase Letters](https://www.howweelearn.com/matching-uppercase-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 quickly, and for others, it takes more time. My preschooler falls in the latter group.
- [Raising a Wild Child](https://www.howweelearn.com/raising-a-wild-child/) - My kids are actually very well behaved. They are calm, kind, and inquisitive - as long as they are outdoors. Put some walls around those boys of mine and sooner than later they will start to bounce off them. This will change with time of course, as they get older. But for now? I'm raising
- [The BEST Rhyming Activities for Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/best-rhyming-activities-kids/) - Get ready friends. It is time to rhyme! This post is full of rhyming activities for kids. These rhyming games are hands on, easy, and kids love them. We started thinking about rhyming the other day when we were outside. We saw a bird (a bird!) and I said, "my word .. a bird!" so
- [Five Green and Speckled Frogs Story Stones and More!](https://www.howweelearn.com/five-green-speckled-frogs-story-stones/) - I just love it when two things I love collide! We were outside today enjoying our country property (did you see it yet? If not, let me show you around!) and gathering some stones. Our new(ish) place, being on a dirt road, has made my stone collectors very, very happy. I gave my collectors a mission
- [The Ultimate Apple Theme](https://www.howweelearn.com/the-ultimate-apple-theme/) - Oh the Apple Theme! No kindergarten, preschool, or homeschool would be complete without a good old Apple theme. And for good reason. There is so much learning to be had with this one little fruit. So I thought it would be a good idea to compile a whole slue of ideas right here: Apple themed
- [Popcorn Snowman Counting](https://www.howweelearn.com/popcorn-snowman-counting/) - We have been working on counting activities for preschoolers lately. Yesterday morning I announced to my little ones, "Wash your hands! We are going to do a fun activity!" To which one of my little ones responded, "Wash them because it is a delicate activity, or an eating one?" When I announced it was an
- [STEPPING Up the Reading!](https://www.howweelearn.com/stepping-up-the-reading/) - Oh exciting things are happening in this house of ours --- Sammy is starting to read. As a teacher, I just love this stage of child development. He knows all his sounds and blends and he is starting to sound out words all on his own. He is so excited about it, he is ready
- [Swat the ABC Balloons](https://www.howweelearn.com/swat-the-abc-balloons/) - We always seem to have oodles of balloons around, which makes them perfect for learning games. A little while ago we played this alphabet recognition game using balloons which was a huge hit (literally) with my little guys, and I think perhaps yours might like it too. We call it Swat the ABC Balloons! It
- [Cute and Creative Apple Crafts for Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/apple-crafts-kids/) - Can you smell it? That sweet, crisp smell that can only mean Fall? PUMPKIN SPICE!! Ha! No, I mean APPLES! Every September when I was in the Kindergarten classroom I started the year with apple crafts for kids. In fact I started with an entire Apple theme! It was tons of fun and last year
- [Scavenger Hunt Ideas for Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/scavenger-hunt-ideas-for-kids/) - Are your kids bored? Starting to pester each other? Are YOU bored? Well friends, I have the answer ... a SCAVENGER HUNT! Scavenger hunts are so much fun for kids and a great way to turn any day around. I wanted to share scavenger hunt ideas for kids with you right here so you would
- [Making Ten with Pumpkin Seeds](https://www.howweelearn.com/making-ten-with-pumpkin-seeds/) - When I first learned about the idea of teaching children to "make ten" I didn't fully understand the concept. I mean, sure, teaching children to count up to ten is important. But the idea of making ten goes far beyond counting up to ten. Teaching preschoolers and Kindergarten aged children about this skill is one
- [3 Ways to Play and Learn Ideas](https://www.howweelearn.com/3-ways-to-play-and-learn-ideas/) - Learning at home isn't supposed to be complicated. It can be so natural, easy, and fun! I wanted to share with you a few simple and easy ways to weave some learning into your every day at home with your toddlers and preschoolers. I call these, "3 Ways to Play and Learn" ideas. Because they
- [Doctor Pretend Play](https://www.howweelearn.com/doctor-pretend-play/) - Have you ever been told, “Don’t let your child play doctor.” I have heard all sorts of stories about things parents have seen and heard from their children and their friends when they play doctor. Some were funny while others were embarrassing or dare I say, somewhat alarming. Recently one of my students came to
- [The Sweetest Little Apple Name Puzzle!](https://www.howweelearn.com/apple-name-puzzle-preschoolers/) - We are officially back at it over here! We took the leap and started our homeschool schedule back up after a nice long summer break. And what started us of? This adorable apple name puzzle! We officially started back on Wednesday, for a variety of reasons, and have a co-op we attend every Friday, so
- [Pattern Activities for Kindergarten](https://www.howweelearn.com/pattern-activities-kindergarten/) - You know how sometimes I tell you two seemingly unrelated things and then, after a little while, they both tie together so nicely and the activity makes perfect sense? Well, I'm about to do that again with this post on pattern activities for kindergarten, so please bare with me. Or skip ahead if this is
- [Dinosaur Stomp: A Prehistoric Kindergarten Homeschool Project](https://www.howweelearn.com/dinosaur-stomp-a-prehistoric-kindergarten-homeschool-project/) - Did you know...? That’s usually how our conversations about dinosaurs begin. And the truth is, my answer is usually no. I am far from a dinosaur buff, but for those of us with dinosaur loving kids, the obsession is real. For kids, dinosaurs seem to walk that amazing line between science and fantasy. Kids can
- [Solar System Activity for Kindergarten](https://www.howweelearn.com/solar-system-activity-for-kindergarten/) - 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, blast off! Learning about the solar system is such a great theme. This is loved by all children regardless of age. I am still not sure who had more fun - myself or my little guy! Traveling through space and learning about the world around us took us on a
- [Dinosaur Activity for Kindergarten: Chocolate Chip Dino Dig!](https://www.howweelearn.com/dinosaur-activity-for-kindergarten-chocolate-chip-dino-dig/) - The time of the dinosaurs is such an interesting subject - and this dinosaur activity for Kindergarten really brings that learning to life. Learning about how these creatures lived so long ago and how they were discovered can be a challenging one for our little ones. With words like paleontology, archeological, and prehistoric swirling around
- [Writing Activity for Kindergarten](https://www.howweelearn.com/writing-activity-for-kindergarten/) - Helping our little ones grow independent is such an important skill we need to put in place early on. By creating an activity like this, not only is a valuable learning goal being met but we, as parents, will actually stand a chance at enjoying the hot (ok, warm-ish) cup of coffee. This writing activity
- [5 Natural Language Development Activities for Toddlers](https://www.howweelearn.com/language-development-activities-for-toddlers/) - What is the most important thing for toddlers to learn? What is the one thing, above all others, that will benefit these wee ones most in their years ahead? Of course there are many opinions to these questions - but want to know what I think? I believe (very strongly. VERY strongly) that above all else,
- [Unbelievable Health Benefits of Nature Walks!](https://www.howweelearn.com/unbelievable-health-benefits-nature-walks/) - If you have read our blog for any length of time, you likely know that we love nature walks. I love them because I find them relaxing, and my kids love to explore. Recently I looked into some of the health benefits of nature walks—and I was surprised at all of the research and studies
- [Welcome to How Wee Learn!](https://www.howweelearn.com/welcome-to-how-wee-learn/) - Welcome, my Instagram friends, to my online home - my blog How Wee Learn. This space has been growing for over eight years now, and I have so many resources to support parents, teachers, and homeschooling families. I am thrilled to have you here! My Programs and Curriculum Play Into Kindergarten Readiness (2-4 Year Olds)
- [Easter Egg Decorating Ideas](https://www.howweelearn.com/easter-egg-decorating-ideas/) - Spring is right around the corner, which means it's time to start planning some fun for Easter. These 20 Easter egg decorating ideas are cute, creative, and easy! I hope they inspire you to have fun this season with your children. Just before we get into the ideas, how about an Easter Scavenger Hunt?! With
- [A Winter Waldorf Nature Table](https://www.howweelearn.com/winter-waldorf-nature-table/) - If you have visited our blog before, you likely know we like to be outside. We love to be out exploring and almost always we come home with treasures from our adventures. These treasures get played with, put in bins and baskets, and used in crafts, just like in these amazing indoor nature activities. But
- [Farm Animal Stick Puppets Printable](https://www.howweelearn.com/farm-animal-stick-puppets-printable/) - A puppet theatre is such a fun way to bring stories and playtime to life! With just a few simple supplies—a shoebox, popsicle sticks, and my Farm Animal Stick Puppets Printable—you can make your own DIY puppet theatre that is sure to be a hit with the kids. I'll show you how we created ours
- [Stars and Constellations Unit Study for Kids!](https://www.howweelearn.com/stars-and-constellations-unit-study-for-kids/) - This stars and constellations unit study for kids is perfect for the whole family to dive into together! This unit study is divided into ten specific topics, covering all aspects of learning about the stars. Best of all - this unit study is all about fun, hands-on learning! Learning in this way helps children to
- [Epic Books about Reptiles for Kids!](https://www.howweelearn.com/epic-books-about-reptiles-for-kids/) - It wasn't until I was three-quarters of the way through creating my Reptiles Unit Study that I realized frogs are NOT classified as reptiles. I tell you, I am learning so much as I homeschool my children! But that is not the only thing I have learned with this Reptiles Unit Study: Did you know
- [10 Children's Books About Rocks](https://www.howweelearn.com/10-childrens-books-about-rocks/) - Rocks and gems and minerals, oh my! There is so much to learn—from the types of rocks and the rock cycle, to gems and birthstones and how we use rocks in everyday life. In my Rocks & Gems Family Unit Study, we learn all about those topics and more. In fact, these 10 Children's Books
- [10 Children's Books About the Solar System](https://www.howweelearn.com/10-childrens-books-about-the-solar-system/) - If you have a little astronaut in the making, these 10 children's books about the solar system are for YOU! They cover every planet in our solar system, from Mercury to Neptune, plus the Sun and dwarf planets that also call our solar system home. In fact, these 10 Children's Books about the Solar System
- [10 Books PERFECT for an Edible Science Unit Study](https://www.howweelearn.com/10-books-perfect-for-an-edible-science-unit-study/) - Are you ready to discover a super fun—and delicious!—way for kids to discover the basics of physical chemistry and matter? Let me introduce you to... Edible Science! Exploring science through delicious experiments is a wonderful way to get kids excited and eager to learn. Below, you will find 10 books PERFECT for an Edible Science
- [Exploring Colour with Fascinating Books](https://www.howweelearn.com/exploring-colour-with-fascinating-books/) - Do you have a little artist or lover of all things colour and rainbows? If so, they're going to LOVE what I have for you today! This collection of books covers everything from colour theory, to famous artists like Jackson Pollack and Piet Mondrian, to fun fictional stories, and everything in between. In fact, they
- [A Blossoming Spring Craft for Kids!](https://www.howweelearn.com/blossoming-spring-craft-kids/) - Winter is almost over! As much as I strive to enjoy each day and try to welcome the rhythm of the seasons - winter is a tough season for me ... the grey, the wet, the cold, the cold .... the cold. But Spring is practically here! We are beginning the time of year when
- [Easter Egg Crafts for Kids to Make](https://www.howweelearn.com/easter-egg-crafts-for-kids-to-make/) - The Easter season will soon be here! Get ready with these awesome and fun Easter egg crafts for preschoolers! These 20 crafts will help you decorate for and celebrate Easter. These crafts are great for little kids as they are simple and require only basic craft supplies such as paint, paper, and glue. Easter Egg
- [Mason Jar Seeds and an Easter Name Puzzle!](https://www.howweelearn.com/mason-jar-seeds-and-an-easter-name-puzzle/) - Easter is around the corner, and so is my garden! These are two things that make me very happy. Easter makes me happy because, well, chocolate, and my garden makes me happy because it means NO SNOW! I have always thought that fall was my favourite season, but I am thinking that it might now
- [Seed Germination for Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/seed-germination-kids/) - As I mentioned last week, our vegetable seeds arrived for our summer garden. This was our very first sign of spring around here... as we are still covered in snow. So, of course, we took the opportunity for a spring activity right away—with this seed sorting and comparing activity. And, trying to pace myself so
- [Easter Egg Confetti Craft for Kids!](https://www.howweelearn.com/easter-egg-confetti-craft-for-kids/) - Happy (almost, kind of, sort of) Easter! With so many Easter crafts on the blog already, I was almost going to let this season go without adding another Easter egg craft for kids to this space. I mean... how many Easter egg crafts do we really need?! Turns out at least one more. This one
- [Preschool Moon Craft: Finger Paint the Moon!](https://www.howweelearn.com/preschool-moon-craft-finger-paint-the-moon/) - Most little ones absolutely love to get their hands covered in paint! There's nothing quite like the sensory experience of covering your entire hand with paint and squishing it between your fingers. There is also so much learning taking place. Aside from the sensory benefits, finger painting helps develop fine motor skills, build hand-eye coordination,
- [The Art of Reading Aloud to Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/read-aloud-activities-kids/) - When I started teaching Kindergarten, I was given this book called Reading Magic by Mem Fox. I read it before stepping foot in my classroom, thought it was good, and went about teaching Kindergarten with those skills in my teacher's toolbox. It wasn't until many years later that I truly and completely saw the value in that
- [Process Art Painting - 3 Ways!](https://www.howweelearn.com/process-art-preschoolers-3-ways/) - Today is such a fun day. I get to share with you THREE different painting projects that use process art for preschoolers. Do you know about process art? Process art is an art project that focuses on the actual creative making of the art - the process - not the end result. This makes process
- [St. Patrick's Day Printable Bundle for Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/st-patricks-day-printable-bundle-for-kids/) - Get ready to count down to St. Patrick's Day with your toddler or preschooler enjoying one simple, no-prep St. Patrick's Day-themed learning activity each day! Your little one is going to love the activities in this St. Patrick's Day Printable Bundle—and you're going to love the special memories. Plus, there are activity pages for your
- [Spectacular Snow Science Experiments for Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/spectacular-snow-science-experiments-kids/) - Guess what? We are on a snow science experiments kick! Guess why? We still (still) have a ton (ton) of SNOW! And with Valentine's Day behind us and Easter a long way off, we need to find something fun to do to fill our days. Our snowy, snowy days. So snow science experiments for kids
- [The Best Scavenger Hunts for Outside](https://www.howweelearn.com/the-best-scavenger-hunts-for-outside/) - Scavenger hunts are a great way for kids of all ages to have fun outside throughout the year! In this post I've rounded up all the best scavenger hunts for outside from around the internet. Including nature scavenger hunts, backyard scavenger hunts, seasonal scavenger hunts, holiday scavenger hunts and educational scavenger hunts. With this list
- [Easter Egg Potato Stamping: Easter Craft for Preschoolers](https://www.howweelearn.com/easter-craft-preschoolers-potato-stamping/) - Easter is well on its way! We have been having fun thinking up some creative Easter crafts for preschoolers - and this one is one of our favorites. We have been known to stamp a few veggies over here - with our celery heart stamping and bell pepper four-leaf clover stamping - so it likely
- [SIMPLE Playdough Decorated Easter Eggs!](https://www.howweelearn.com/simple-playdough-decorated-easter-eggs/) - Well, I am not at all one to use four-letter words - and to use one on my website is outrageous - and yet here we go... Due to the... SNOW yesterday (mid-April, oh my), we had an impromptu crafting day. Our days lately have been full of outdoor adventures, getting our garden ready, and
- [Easter Weekend Activities and Crafts!](https://www.howweelearn.com/easter-weekend-activities-crafts/) - Looking for Easter crafts and activities for the weekend? Well, look no further! Um - well, actually, look just a little further down the page. But first, grab your FREE Easter Scavenger Hunt Printable! Just print, cut, and hide the clues. Easy peasy! Here are some awesome Easter activities to keep everyone happy and spending
- [Weather Activities for Preschoolers](https://www.howweelearn.com/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
- [Calendar Activities](https://www.howweelearn.com/calendar-activities/) - When I was teaching Kindergarten, I remember feeling so successful after calendar time. Really, if everything else that day fell to pieces, I would still feel like my little ones had learned so many important skills - just from our calendar activities! Now that I am homeschooling my own little ones, we do 'calendar activities'
- [45 Nursery Rhyme Crafts](https://www.howweelearn.com/45-nursery-rhyme-crafts/) - I have yet to meet a Kindergarten teacher who didn't love nursery rhymes—and crafts or activities to accompany those nursery rhymes? Yes, please! Hey Diddle Diddle, I know the sound in the middle, And that spoon does rhyme with moon. The first letter's clear since it's nursery rhymes I hear, and I will be reading
- [Learning About Calendars with Books for Preschoolers](https://www.howweelearn.com/learning-about-calendars-with-books-for-preschoolers/) - Learning about calendars—the days of the weeks, months of the year, seasons, and holidays—can be tricky for little ones, but it can also be so much fun! It is the perfect opportunity for nature walks while learning about the seasons, hands-on crafts to learn the days of the week, and, of course, diving into some
- [3 Ways to Learn in the Kitchen Sink](https://www.howweelearn.com/3-ways-to-learn-in-the-kitchen-sink/) - I am so excited about our week ahead! And it has been a little while since I have felt that way, if I am being honest. Lately, with being home (and ONLY home) all day every day, our days and weeks have started to meld into one. But this week I decided we would do
- [3 Ways to Learn with Balloons!](https://www.howweelearn.com/3-ways-to-learn-with-balloons/) - Welcome back to my week of, 3 ways to learn with at-home materials! Today we are getting out some balloons and having so much fun as we learn. Hands on learning is very important for kids of all ages. When children are engaged in what they are doing, they learn those skills in a much
- [3 Ways to Learn with a Bouncy Ball](https://www.howweelearn.com/3-ways-to-learn-with-a-bouncy-ball/) - Welcome back to the, 3 ways to learn series! Look at you - back for day three! You go-getter you. I hope you are finding these no prep, at home, super simple learning activities helpful and fun. As you might recall, on Monday we found 3 ways to learn in the kitchen sink, on Tuesday
- [3 Ways to Play with Yarn](https://www.howweelearn.com/3-ways-to-play-with-yarn/) - Welcome back, you ready-for-anything Mamas! I am just loving this 3 ways to learn series. I love having a theme to our day - it is a fun little twist. On Monday we found 3 ways to learn in the kitchen sink, Tuesday we were learning with balloons, Wednesday had us get our bounces out
- [3 Ways to Learn with SOCK Activities for Preschoolers!](https://www.howweelearn.com/3-ways-to-learn-with-sock-activities-for-preschoolers/) - I need to admit, we have a sock problem— gray, unmatched, full of holes. So, what are we going to do… Play with them! We are here with three preschool activities using socks. Let's face it, when we are busy at home with preschoolers we don't want to be popping out to a store to
- [3 Ways to Learn with Plastic Containers!](https://www.howweelearn.com/3-ways-to-learn-with-plastic-containers/) - Welcome back to our final day of the series: 3 ways to learn! I must say, the week flew by while doing this series! And that is the first time since we started quarantine where we have had a week 'fly by' in our home. Perhaps I am on to something. A quick recap, in
- [3 Ways to Play and Learn with Sticky Notes](https://www.howweelearn.com/3-ways-to-play-and-learn-with-sticky-notes/) - I love sticky notes. I have ever since my days in the classroom. In fact, I remember one year for Christmas a family gifted me a huge basket full of pens and various sized and shaped sticky notes and I was actually over the moon excited. It felt like Christmas morning as a child! Now
- [Children's Nursery Rhyme Books: 6 Picks for Preschoolers](https://www.howweelearn.com/childrens-nursery-rhyme-books/) - Did you know that the ability to rhyme is one of the strongest predictors of early reading success? It's true! Rhyming is one of seven phonological awareness skills that little ones need to know before they can learn to read. With all of the rhyming and repetition in children's nursery rhyme books, they are perfect
- [A Sticky Valentine Craft for Toddlers](https://www.howweelearn.com/a-sticky-valentine-craft-for-toddlers/) - Can you believe Valentine's Day is only a few days away? We only just took down our Christmas lights! As I'm writing that, I realize we may have waited a little too long to check that task off the list... Anywho... If you want to sneak in one more craft before Valentine's Day, this Valentine
- [45 Preschool Farm Theme Activities](https://www.howweelearn.com/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
- [Printable Tangram Puzzles for Kids!](https://www.howweelearn.com/printable-tangram-puzzles-for-kids/) - Tangrams are such a nostalgic toy for me. I remember sitting down for what felt like hours, coming up with all sorts of pictures and patterns using those little shapes. At the time, I had no idea how much learning was taking place. Problem-solving, spatial awareness, creativity, fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, mathematical skills... Tangrams
- [Preschool Games: Math Games at the Mall](https://www.howweelearn.com/preschool-games-math-games/) - Preschool games can take place anywhere. An outing to the mall can be full of fun preschool games! Letter learning and math games are everywhere, as are different sights, scents, and experiences. On our last trip to the Mall, my Sammy enjoyed some fun preschool games. On this day, we focused on Math games. Here
- [Self-Help Skills for Preschoolers: Keep Calm and Get Dressed!](https://www.howweelearn.com/self-help-skills-for-preschoolers-get-dressed/) - There are many self-help skills for preschoolers, and we are working on many at home. In fact, for all of my wee ones. The one that is the focus of most of my attention right now is teaching Sammy to get himself dressed. Getting dressed was not really an issue for Madeline. She picked it
- [Preschool Math Games: Graphing with Nature](https://www.howweelearn.com/preschool-math-games-graphing-nature/) - Preschool math games can be so much fun! This is a great game we use at home to help introduce the tricky concept of graphing. Graphing likely seems simple to most adults, but to wee ones it can be very tricky! Preschoolers often get confused with the concepts of 'bigger/longer' and 'more'. But this simple
- [Alphabet Games for Preschoolers: The Letter Monster!](https://www.howweelearn.com/alphabet-games-preschoolers-letter-monster/) - While teaching Kindergarten, I created a character known to my wee ones as the Letter Monster. We would create him or her in various forms and play various games throughout the year. This character was a HUGE hit with my class, so I decided to make a Letter Monster with Sammy. This Letter Monster was
- [A Snow Activity for Preschoolers: Winter Road](https://www.howweelearn.com/snow-activity-preschoolers-snowy-road/) - We had a little break in the frigid temperatures today. Instead of the -30 weather we have been having, we were sitting at a (comparatively) comfortable -8. Which meant we could actually go outside and enjoy ourselves for longer then a few breaths. We ended up spending the whole morning outside with some snowy activities:
- [The Ultimate Rainy Day Activity for Preschoolers](https://www.howweelearn.com/ultimate-rainy-day-activity-preschoolers/) - It is officially spring! And we started this spring off right with some rain. I do love the spring ... after the long, cold (crazy cold) winter months there is nothing better than some warmth. I don't even mind the rain. Truly --- muddy boots, muddy kids -- bring it on! Anything that is not
- [Paper Snowflake Puzzles - Preschool Winter Craft](https://www.howweelearn.com/preschool-winter-craft/) - It has happened with Sam. A few years ago it happened to my Madeline too. I come up with a creative and fun craft or activity for them, and they take that idea and make it so much better. This preschool winter craft I did with Sam is a prime example. I will still take
- [Alphabet Activities for Preschoolers: No Pencil Required!](https://www.howweelearn.com/alphabet-activities-preschoolers/) - 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
- [Simply Awesome Gross Motor Activity for Preschoolers!](https://www.howweelearn.com/simply-awesome-gross-motor-activity-preschoolers/) - Are the February blues settling in for you? I certainly hope not ... but I must admit February is simply not my best month. And with another week ahead that is going to be colder than cold, I thought I would share a fun gross motor activity for preschoolers! My little ones have been loving
- [Paper Plate Valentine Crafts for Preschoolers!](https://www.howweelearn.com/paper-plate-valentine-crafts-for-preschoolers/) - Can you believe January is almost over?! Goodness. Winter usually lasts forever for me, but so far so good! With January just about behind us I thought it time to start looking forward to Valentine's Day! And always on a mission to keeping crafting simple and cute, I thought these paper plate Valentine crafts would
- [Preschool Easter Activities with Plastic Eggs!](https://www.howweelearn.com/preschool-easter-activities-with-plastic-eggs/) - Wow, Easter sure snuck up on me this year! Hard to believe it is just a couple of weeks away. Last year, we wound up with tons of plastic Easter eggs (they were needed due to a certain little pup, and certain feathery ladies, who adore Easter candy). After the hunt, I popped them all
- [Gorgeous Sensory Bins for Preschoolers](https://www.howweelearn.com/gorgeous-sensory-bins-for-preschoolers/) - I am (so!) excited to partner with Mama May i today to tell you about this gorgeous sensory bin. Do you remember being a young child and getting swept away in your own little world? Maybe it was paper dolls, a special dollhouse, or little characters who had lives all their own. My boys love
- [Our Rhythm for Preschool at Home](https://www.howweelearn.com/preschool-at-home/) - Happy Holidays! I hope you and your loved ones had a wonderful holiday season. We had a great holiday with lots of visiting, fun, and late nights too. Which means these little ones of mine are ready to get back into our daily rhythm. They may not think they are ready - but goodness are
- [Activities for Preschoolers - January Classroom Tour](https://www.howweelearn.com/activities-for-preschoolers-january-classroom-tour/) - If there is one thing I have come to know, it's awesome activities for preschoolers. Benjamin visits a wonderful preschool two mornings a week and this lovely place is FULL of amazing activities for preschoolers. The two lovely people who run this preschool have allowed me to share their classroom activities with you - and
- [Really Big Art for Preschoolers (and so much more)](https://www.howweelearn.com/really-big-art-for-preschoolers-and-so-much-more/) - March tends to bring out the wild in us Canadians. We all have a touch of spring fever - we know that warm weather is coming and we are getting just a little antsy will the snow still being expected. I had known for quite some time that March makes me a bit antsy. March
- [Activities for Preschoolers - February Classroom Tour](https://www.howweelearn.com/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
- [An Earth Day Craft for Preschoolers (and Kindergartners and Grade Eights...)](https://www.howweelearn.com/an-earth-day-craft-for-preschoolers-and-kindergartners-and-grade-eights/) - Earth Day is just around the corner - so I thought I would reshare this Earth Day Craft we did last year. I am happy to say we have avoided any horrible bugs this year, and that the boys are a bit better at taking medicine as well. So if you are in the mood
- [Easy Preschool Halloween Decorations: Jack-o-Lantern Windows](https://www.howweelearn.com/easy-preschool-halloween-decorations/) - We whipped out this gem of a Halloween craft the other day --- and I just need to say - it might be the best quiet time activity I have come up with. Not to toot my own horn, but any activity that keeps my little ones engaged on and off for a week deserves
- [A Pretty Autumn Craft for Preschoolers](https://www.howweelearn.com/pretty-autumn-craft-preschoolers/) - There is nothing quite like Autumn crafts. After the hustle and bustle of summertime fun outside, turning inside a little bit more as the weather cools is very welcomed by this Mama. And turning inside goes hand in hand with crafting around these parts. Who am I kidding? A lot of things go hand in
- [8 Creative and Unique Preschool Spring Crafts](https://www.howweelearn.com/preschool-spring-crafts-creative/) - I keep saying spring is on it's way. Eventually I am going to be right. It is hard not to take it personally when I say, "Spring is right around the corner" and Mother nature sends me a snow storm and -30 overnight. But I am holding strong - spring is on it's way (though
- [Bear-y Fun Preschool Math Games!](https://www.howweelearn.com/bear-y-fun-preschool-math-games/) - This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Dare Bear Paws. All opinions are 100% mine. Do you know one of the things I love most about preschoolers? How much they LOVE learning. Math, letters, science - you name it. These little people are so curious and inquisitive and just can't wait
- [A Preschooler's Spring Bucket List!](https://www.howweelearn.com/simple-spring-activities-for-kids/) - Have you been on Pinterest lately? I truly love Pinterest (are you following us over there? If not please do!). I find it so inspiring - though at times SO overwhelming. I was looking for some neat spring activities, and while I did find some awesome ideas - a lot were very complicated. I started
- [Preschool Crafts for Mother's Day](https://www.howweelearn.com/preschool-crafts-for-mothers-day/) - There is absolutely nothing like a homemade gift. ESPECIALLY for Mother's Day! These Preschool Crafts for Mother's Day are an absolute must for 2 and 3 year olds. If you are looking for other themes or seasons for your crafting please check out my main Preschool Crafts page. Do you know what every single Mama
- [Teaching Math to Preschoolers with Playing Cards](https://www.howweelearn.com/teaching-math-preschoolers-playing-cards/) - I am a big advocate for unstructured play. Loads of it. Tons of time for little ones to explore, be outside, and discover on their own. But I also believe in balance. I do some actual teaching with my little ones - though always in fun, meaningful, and child-directed ways. I wrote a lot about
- [Preschool Crafts for Summer!](https://www.howweelearn.com/preschool-crafts-for-summer/) - Summer is a wonderful time for crafting! These preschool crafts for summer are just perfect for 2 and 3 year olds. You will find crafts great for indoors and outdoors! If you are looking for crafts for a different theme or season please be sure to check out my main Preschool Crafts page. Who loves
- [Preschool Crafts for Fall](https://www.howweelearn.com/preschool-crafts-for-fall/) - It is time to get cosy with preschool crafts for fall! As the weather turns cool, you can turn to these warm crafts with your little ones. These autumn crafts include back to school themes, apple crafts, fall leaf art projects, and more. If you are looking for Halloween Crafts check out THIS post. And
- [Preschool Crafts for Thanksgiving](https://www.howweelearn.com/preschool-crafts-for-thanksgiving/) - Are you thankful for a preschooler or two this year? If so, preschool crafts for Thanksgiving are just what you need! These crafts are so fun and silly for two and three year olds to make. If you are looking for other themes or seasons please check my main Preschool Crafts page. Helping little ones
- [Easy Preschool Crafts you will LOVE!](https://www.howweelearn.com/easy-preschool-crafts-you-will-love/) - Preschool crafts that are easy, just as they are supposed to be! These are simple crafts perfect for 2, 3 and 4 year olds to make all on their own. Here is where you will find ALL of the easy crafts on my blog for any day and any season. If you are looking for
- [Preschool Crafts for Halloween](https://www.howweelearn.com/preschool-crafts-for-halloween/) - Looking for preschool crafts for Halloween? You have come to the right place! We love Halloween and have tons of preschooler friendly crafts like ghosts, pumpkins, jack-o-lantern crafts, monsters and sensory crafts too. If you are looking for another theme or season, please check out my main Preschool Crafts page. Ready for some not-so-spooky but
- [Preschool Crafts that are Positively Perfect](https://www.howweelearn.com/preschool-crafts-that-are-positively-perfect/) - These are POSITIVELY PERFECT preschool crafts! Whether you are a preschool teacher looking for a craft project for your class, a Mom home with a little 3 year old, or a Grandma seeking a fun craft for her littles, You have come to the right place! This is my main page which will house ALL
- [Amazing January Theme for Preschool](https://www.howweelearn.com/amazing-january-theme-for-preschool/) - If you are on the search for a January theme for preschool, you are in the right place! I have decided to share with you monthly themes for preschool all year long with a glimpse inside an amazing preschool classroom. You will see all of January crafts, activities, and learning centres below. I hope you
- [Preschool Classroom Management: 7 Things to Know!](https://www.howweelearn.com/preschool-classroom-management-7-things-to-know/) - When trouble is abound in your Preschool or Kindergarten classroom, Sandi is here to save the day! Sandi is an incredible, seasoned, and passionate Kindergarten teacher here to solve your preschool classroom management woes once and for all! Here are Sandi's 7 tips for making sure your Preschool classroom is running smooth and peaceful. Preschool
- [February Preschool Classroom Ideas](https://www.howweelearn.com/february-preschool-classroom-ideas/) - It's February! You know what that means - this months edition of Preschool Classroom Tours! Michelle has not let us down this month. She has amazing preschool classroom ideas for this month of LOVE. Caring for little critters with an animal hospital, amazing ice play ideas for the water table, the coziest quiet area I
- [X-Ray Dramatic Play for Preschoolers](https://www.howweelearn.com/x-ray-dramatic-play-for-preschoolers/) - You might know that around here, we like to keep things simple. Well, once in a while, I find something so AMAZING that I need to share it with you, even if it does take a little prep work. And I truly do mean just a little. This homemade X-ray machine for dramatic play is
- [Spring Activities for Preschoolers](https://www.howweelearn.com/spring-activities-for-preschoolers/) - It's official - birds. We were outside yesterday and we heard BIRDS! It is time to bring on the spring activities for preschoolers! Given, we are still currently buried in snow, but it is coming. So while we are awaiting springs actual arrival, we are going to pretend it is actually spring time inside. Want
- [March Ideas for Centres in Preschool](https://www.howweelearn.com/march-ideas-for-centres-in-preschool/) - It’s March! You know what that means – this months edition of Preschool Classroom Tours! Michelle has not let us down this month. She has amazing preschool classroom ideas for this month of almost Spring. An ice cream dramatic play centre, brilliant ideas for strengthening fine motor skills, light table play that is so inviting,
- [A Sticky Preschool Name Craft](https://www.howweelearn.com/a-sticky-preschool-name-craft/) - Summer days are within reach. For our family, that means it’s camping season! In preparation for our next camping expedition, I decided to practice some woodworking skills through this fun and rewarding preschool name craft. In this craft, your preschooler will exercise problem solving, safety, and fine motor skills. By using her or his name in this
- [Storytelling for Preschoolers: Process Art to Process Emotions](https://www.howweelearn.com/storytelling-for-preschoolers-process-art-to-process-emotions/) - Do you share stories about your day around the dinner table? Or retell classic stories? These are both amazing ways to expose your children to the benefits of storytelling. What about encouraging your children to make up their own stories with storytelling for preschoolers? When our children tell us made up stories, they foster their creativity,
- [The 5 Senses Activities for Preschoolers](https://www.howweelearn.com/the-5-senses-activities-for-preschoolers/) - When children have a sparkle in their eye as they are discovering something, maybe not even for the first time, you know that you are doing something right! Providing opportunities for the 5 senses activities for preschoolers can help your child develop an awareness of their surroundings and self. Below are 5 things my kids and
- [Color Mixing Activity for Preschoolers](https://www.howweelearn.com/color-mixing-activity-for-preschoolers/) - My little guy absolutely loves rainbows! He also loves science and getting a little messy, so I knew that enjoying a fun color mixing activity would be right up his ally. A great color mixing activity for preschoolers combined with creating a fingerprint rainbow is the perfect combination of science and messy, not to mention
- [Recycled Material Crafts for Preschool Pirate Play](https://www.howweelearn.com/recycled-material-crafts-for-preschool-pirate-play/) - My preschooler has reached an age where pretend play is his most valued part of the day. From superheroes to chef, he’s exploring new roles and developing his imagination. To encourage his imaginative and creative thought, we decided to take some of our materials destined for recycling and extend their life through crafting and play.
- [Fine Motor Activities for Preschoolers at Home](https://www.howweelearn.com/fine-motor-activities-for-preschoolers-at-home/) - Some of my favorite memories as a child include doing fine motor activities at home. We had a special spot growing up called the "cracking rock". I used it as inspiration for these fine motor activities for preschoolers that I'm sharing with you today. I am thrilled to share this fun activity with you because
- [Nature Craft for Preschoolers](https://www.howweelearn.com/nature-craft-for-preschoolers/) - Fall is a time of change for a lot of people. Change can be hard to handle sometimes, which is why this nature craft for preschoolers can be such a pick-me-up to your week! Not convinced??? Let me guide you through some easy steps to bond with your preschooler and grow together in gratitude. Nature
- [Dream Catcher Craft for Preschoolers](https://www.howweelearn.com/dream-catcher-craft-for-preschoolers-2/) - I love how connected I felt with my preschooler during this dream catcher craft! My son sat in my lap, my arms around him, my hands guiding his fingers as he looped the thread over his woven hibiscus branch to create his first knot. It was quiet as he focused. There was a moment of closeness and calm. Then,
- [Spooky or Silly? Creating our Monster Craft for Preschoolers](https://www.howweelearn.com/creating-our-monster-craft-for-preschoolers/) - We love making crafts all year long, but this monster craft for preschoolers is a particular favourite this time of year. Most of the time in our house, monster crafts are more silly than spooky or scary, but this year-round activity is perfect for getting in the Halloween-spirit. Monsters are an amazing opportunity to flex
- [Halloween Craft for Preschoolers](https://www.howweelearn.com/halloween-craft-for-preschoolers/) - I love Halloween. It is such a fun holiday and the learning opportunities are many. With all that is going on, we really wanted to throw ourselves into making this a very special time for our family. My entire family loves this holiday, but my youngest absolutely adores Halloween, so he was over the moon when
- [Halloween Activity for Preschoolers: Weaving a Spider Web](https://www.howweelearn.com/halloween-activity-for-preschoolers-weaving-a-spider-web/) - This year, our family, like many, are deciding to stay home for Halloween. Instead of going out trick-or-treating, we are going to have a celebration with just our small family, complete with costumes, decorations, games, and some treats. This is where our spider web weaving Halloween activity for preschoolers is being enjoyed. My ECE classroom
- [3 Ways to Learn with Cotton Ball Activities for Preschoolers!](https://www.howweelearn.com/3-ways-to-learn-with-cotton-ball-activities-for-preschoolers/) - Learning experiences for our little ones do not have to be costly. While expensive toys and games can strengthen many skills, it is not always necessary. One thing I have learned throughout this pandemic is that a great deal of learning can take place with everyday items found around the house, even something as simple
- [Preschooler Activities for the Car](https://www.howweelearn.com/preschooler-activities-for-the-car/) - We have been spending an overwhelming amount of time in the car since deciding to move several states away. There is only so much screen time that my preschooler can tolerate and only so many games of ‘I Spy’ that I can handle before our car trips across state lines, and from potential home to potential
- [Preschool Activities Using Egg Cartons](https://www.howweelearn.com/preschool-activities-using-egg-cartons/) - Kids activities at home don't need to require a ton of work or materials. Sometimes, the simplest activities with materials you already have are the ones kids love best, and the ones that keep them busy for longest. Today, I'm sharing some fun preschool learning activities you can do with your child using one egg
- [Learning Activities for Preschoolers](https://www.howweelearn.com/learning-activities-for-preschoolers/) - Teaching preschoolers is so much fun! These hands-on learning activities for preschoolers will teach them early literacy skills, numeracy skills and STEM all through play and discovery! With these activities your preschooler will learn the letters of the alphabet, beginning phonics, how to spell their name, number recognition, counting, measurement, animals science, shapes and much
- [Toss and Learn - A Gross Motor Activity for Preschoolers at Home](https://www.howweelearn.com/gross-motor-activity-for-preschoolers-at-home/) - Gross motor activities are so important for preschoolers because they support balance, movement in space and other functional movements required for everyday life and fitness. In this gross motor activity for preschoolers at home, we are going to focus on using the gross motor movement of throwing to help us practice recognizing the letters of
- [Process Art for Preschoolers](https://www.howweelearn.com/process-art-for-preschoolers/) - The combination of gross motor movement and large process art is a winning combination. This particular process art for preschoolers activity gave my little one two hours of active play and creative exploration. That’s two whole magical hours spent outside painting and moving. The best part about this process art project is that gets children out of
- [Loose Parts Art Activity For Preschoolers](https://www.howweelearn.com/loose-parts-art-activity-for-preschoolers/) - I took my preschooler to our local art museum this month. He’s been to museums before, but this time there was a noticeable interest and preference for the sculptures, that outweighed the paintings on exhibit. I took the opportunity to encourage my preschooler to think about the materials used, proportions, and where to stand so we could
- [Preschool Crafts for Spring](https://www.howweelearn.com/preschool-crafts-for-spring/) - Sunny and bright preschool crafts for spring! This is my "Spring Theme" page for preschool crafts. Here you will find bird crafts, rainy art ideas, flower crafts, nature art, seed ideas, Earth Day crafts, and St Patrick's day too! If it happens in Spring and it is a craft - it's here. If you are
- [Preschool Nature Crown Craft & Activity](https://www.howweelearn.com/preschool-nature-crown-craft-activity/) - Every year when I was growing up, my family would pack up the car and drive 16 hours to visit family in Canada. We always looked forward to these visits, which were accompanied by homemade treats, soccer games, and fabulous hat parties. Our hat parties included dressing up with my grandma and cousins in the most outrageous
- [Groundhog Day Crafts for Preschoolers!](https://www.howweelearn.com/groundhog-day-crafts-preschoolers/) - Groundhog Day crafts for preschooler is what we are ALL about right now. It is just around the corner on February 2nd! Yes, it is a silly little holiday. Yes, it is not even actually classified as a holiday. Yes, I have already shared 2 posts with you about Groundhog Day. And yet here we
- [Gorgeous Fall Sensory Bins for Preschoolers](https://www.howweelearn.com/gorgeous-fall-sensory-bins-for-preschoolers/) - Sensory play doesn't need to be complicated. Going for a walk outside and feeling the grass with little hands and bare feet, stopping to smell the flowers, crunching up those Fall leaves, listening to the birds as they fly south, all of these things are awesome sensory activities for preschoolers to enjoy in Fall! In
- [Preschool Learning Gift Guide](https://www.howweelearn.com/preschool-learning-gift-guide/) - With the holidays just around the corner I thought it a great time to share with you my suggestions for some preschool learning toys and manipulatives, so I bring you ... How Wee Learn's Preschool Learning Gift Guide! The 20 suggestions on this list are compiled to compliment my preschool curriculum, Play into Kindergarten Readiness
- [Snowman Bird Feeder Craft for Preschoolers](https://www.howweelearn.com/snowman-bird-feeder-craft-for-preschoolers/) - This Saturday was spent making a snowman bird feeder craft for preschoolers. It turned out SO adorable I knew I had to share it with you. One of my little boys has a soft spot for animals. He adores them on a level I (a self-proclaimed animal lover) simply cannot match. The level of empathy
- [Confetti Cutting Activity for Preschoolers](https://www.howweelearn.com/confetti-cutting-activity-for-preschoolers/) - If you have a little one who is working on their scissor skills, I have a fun—and easy!—activity just for you. Don't let the word 'confetti' scare you, this cutting activity for preschoolers isn't messy at all. Your little one will love snipping paper to their heart's content and they'll get to make some beautiful
- [Space Activities for Preschoolers](https://www.howweelearn.com/space-activities-for-preschoolers/) - Explore the universe through exciting space activities for preschoolers! With these activities, your little ones will develop a strong sense of wonder and curiosity as they learn more about space, all while having a blast along the way! If you have a little one who loves space, or if you are excited about introducing your
- [Days of the Week Activity for Preschoolers](https://www.howweelearn.com/days-of-the-week-activity-for-preschoolers/) - Today, I'm excited to share a lovely days of the week activity with you! I'm a big fan of paper chains—they are fabulous for practicing fine motor skills, patterning, learning letters and sounds, counting down to a special event, or even playing in nature. And now, my dear friend, they are also for practicing the
- [Learning Activities for 2 Year Olds](https://www.howweelearn.com/learning-activities-for-2-year-olds/) - Two-year-olds love to learn, and they learn best through play and exploration. In this post, I've rounded up some of the best learning activities for 2-year-olds from across the web. These simple activities will help your toddler develop the skills needed for preschool and beyond—skills like fine motor skills, gross motor skills, language development, early
- [Learning as We Paint with Water!](https://www.howweelearn.com/learning-as-we-paint-with-water/) - You know those activities that you turn to when you are not too sure what to do with the kids? When you need an activity to pull out of your sleeve on the fly, with no prep and no mess? I have it for you. This idea is so simple that I almost thought I
- [A HUGE Winter Sensory Bin](https://www.howweelearn.com/a-huge-winter-sensory-bin/) - We took our winter sensory bin to a whole new level! After Belinda shared with us her huge success with her winter sensory bin I thought we needed to give it a try. To keep it mess free, I thought we would put this winter sensory bin right in the bathtub. Bringing the snow inside
- [10 Easy Peasy Water Play Activities](https://www.howweelearn.com/10-easy-peasy-water-play-activities/) - Has the warm weather found you yet? If so. it's time for water play activities! We are still 'warming up' here in Canada, so our water play days are still a little while away. But we are dreaming ... washing the snowsuits and mittens and dreaming of sunshine. And if you are dreaming too, be
- [Fall Books for Toddlers and Preschoolers](https://www.howweelearn.com/fall-books-for-toddlers-and-preschoolers/) - We have been snuggling in for some Fall Books for toddlers and preschoolers lately. There is nothing better then cozying up to read some wonderful books with my wee ones on these chilly evenings. We really enjoy these Fall Books - I hope you will to! Leaf Trouble written by Jonathan Emmett is a colourful,
- [A Puzzle Piece Toddler in a Snowsuit](https://www.howweelearn.com/crafts-with-puzzle-pieces/) - My kids tend to be losers (wait, that came out very wrong) --- My kids tend to lose things (better). My oldest has gotten much better with taking proper care of her things, but my little ones still tend to misplace things daily. It is difficult for them .... I can appreciate this. They are
- [Independent Toddler Activities](https://www.howweelearn.com/independent-toddler-activities/) - Guess what? I have been doing this for a long time now. Writing and sharing ideas in this space. So long in fact, that I am re-using my own ideas! This post on independent toddler ideas I wrote when I had a new baby. Now that new baby is well into toddler-hood himself. And while I
- [Toddler Halloween Costumes](https://www.howweelearn.com/toddler-halloween-costumes-2/) - I mentioned yesterday that I am not one for spooky Halloween things. But I do LOVE Halloween. I mean, just seeing those tiny little people smiling ear to ear and dressed up in the cutest little outfits is enough to make my day. I have one little one who is still (sort of) okay with
- [Crossing the Midline Activities for Babies and Young Toddlers](https://www.howweelearn.com/crossing-midline-activities-babies-young-toddlers/) - I am so excited to partner with The Little Gym to bring you this post today on crossing the midline activities for babies and young toddlers. You know how sometimes you get focused on something and then all of a sudden you start seeing it everywhere? For example if you have just bought a small
- [Splashingly Fun Bath Time Activities for Toddlers!](https://www.howweelearn.com/splashingly-fun-bath-time-activities-for-toddlers/) - I am super excited to share with you one of my very best parenting tips today. This is my absolute go to when my toddlers or preschoolers are having one of "those" days. This simple trick has saved me time and again ... Pop them in the bath. I tell you, a well timed play
- [Woolly Sheep Sensory Play for Toddlers](https://www.howweelearn.com/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
- [ Quiet Time Activities for Young Toddlers](https://www.howweelearn.com/quiet-time-activities-for-young-toddlers/) - Since I write a lot about quiet time and quiet bin ideas I often get requests to do a post specifically for toddlers and young children who still mouth objects. Well the wait is over! I have scoured Pinterest to find a bunch of safe, quiet activities for young toddlers, so you can get some
- [Bubble Sensory Play For Toddlers](https://www.howweelearn.com/bubble-sensory-play-for-toddlers-2/) - There is no denying that there is something magical about kids and bubbles. Starting with little babies, playing with bubbles help with visual tracking. As kids get older and start to blow bubbles on their own, playing with bubbles helps to strengthen the muscles in their mouth and jaw for speech development, while also building
- [3 Ideas. One Puzzle. Independent Toddler FUN!](https://www.howweelearn.com/3-ideas-one-puzzle-independent-toddler-fun/) - If you are looking for independent play ideas for your toddler, you have come to THE place! I tell you, quiet time activities for toddlers and independent play activities for 2 year olds are the name of the game here right now. With my littlest just settling in to her daily quiet time (and I
- [Winter Crafts for Toddlers](https://www.howweelearn.com/winter-crafts-for-toddlers/) - Even though I am longing for spring - it is definitely still winter. Winter time is a wonderful time to do some crafts with your toddlers. These winter crafts are easy to prepare and simple enough for a toddler to create. They include many different snowmen, snowflakes and winter animal crafts as well as others.
- [A Paper Strip Flower Craft for Toddlers (and big kids too!)](https://www.howweelearn.com/a-paper-strip-flower-craft-for-toddlers-and-big-kids-too/) - Happy Mother's Day weekend! I know Mother's Day is in fact only Sunday, but we definitely deserve a whole weekend. Especially this year. In fact, I think I said that last year, too. Yes, one whole weekend is necessary to celebrate all of those Mamas out there. The ones who are keeping the world running,
- [An Independent Activity for Toddlers: Make a Tupperware Train!](https://www.howweelearn.com/independent-activities-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
- [Animal Themed Crafts and Activities for Toddlers!](https://www.howweelearn.com/toddler-activities-animals/) - Lions and tigers and bears... and toddlers... oh my! Let's dive into some animal themed crafts and activities that are perfect for those toddlers. Little ones just love playing with and learning about animals! While you go through these animal-themed crafts and activities, your little one will naturally be developing fine motor skills, language skills,
- [An Epic Insect Theme for Toddlers!](https://www.howweelearn.com/toddler-activities-insect-theme/) - 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
- [Winter Art for Toddlers](https://www.howweelearn.com/winter-art-for-2-year-olds/) - I absolutely love crafting with little ones—watching them explore new materials and get those little hands messy. But my favourite toddler crafts focus more on the process and less on the end result, like these 50 Crafts for 2-Year-Olds. These types of crafts, including many of the Winter Art for Toddlers ideas you'll find below, give
- [Food Themed Crafts and Activities for Toddlers!](https://www.howweelearn.com/toddler-activities-food-theme/) - Any time is snack time when you have a toddler! This makes food-themed crafts and activities perfect for those little ones to play and learn with food—you know, between snack times. I have found that adding in a planned and special craft or activity every day is a perfect way of breaking up and adding
- [Valentine's Day Crafts for Toddlers](https://www.howweelearn.com/valentines-day-crafts-for-toddlers/) - With Valentin's Day quickly approaching it is time to plan some fun crafts and Valentine's Day cards for your toddlers to make! These Valentine's Day crafts are easy enough for a toddler to make and cute enough to give away to friends and family. Below are a variety of Valentine's Day crafts that are organized
- [Popsicle Stick Catapult STEM Activity](https://www.howweelearn.com/popsicle-stick-catapult-stem-activity/) - If you've never made a popsicle stick catapult before, I am so glad you're here! This is a classic childhood activity with SO much learning packed into it—from physics and engineering to making predictions and testing hypotheses. You and your little one are going to love it! This activity is part of the Knights and
- [Quiet Boxes: Week 2](https://www.howweelearn.com/quiet-boxes-week-2-2/) - Did you catch the first week of quiet boxes I shared? If not, you can see them right here, This Week's Quiet Boxes. As promised, here is our next week of quiet boxes. As always, these boxes are very, very simple. They are calming, quiet activities, ideas for letting little ones relax and slow down,
- [Groundhog Day Shadow Tracing](https://www.howweelearn.com/groundhog-day-shadow-tracing/) - So hard to believe that it is almost February! If you have been joining me here for some time, you may recall that I am not a fan of February. The novelty of the snow has worn off for me, and spring is still so so (so) far away. But this year, I have a
- [Rainbow Writing Scavenger Hunt for Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/rainbow-writing-scavenger-hunt-for-kids/) - We went on a fun scavenger hunt the other day that was perfect for Spring. And it was absolutely teeming with writing and reading too! One of my little ones, who shall remain nameless but is 7, is really struggling with writing currently. He has developed a huge distaste for it. We do a bit
- [Rainbow Fine Motor Sensory Bin](https://www.howweelearn.com/rainbow-fine-motor-sensory-bin/) - Everything colored. That is the theme in our house right now. The brighter, the better. Tons of paintings, with the purplest trees you have ever seen. Loads of crafting, with the wildest markers available. Since it is still so drab outside, we are making it very spring-like inside (hence a Rainbow Sensory Bin in January).
- [Quick-Dry Rainbow Salt Tray](https://www.howweelearn.com/quick-dry-rainbow-salt-tray/) - We all have different strengths and different needs, right? One of my strengths, I do believe, is my willingness to let my little ones get messy. It really doesn't bother me one bit watching them slosh paint on the table, drip paintbrushes on the ground, or see those painted little hands touch freshly washed hair.
- [The Easiest Play Dough Recipes](https://www.howweelearn.com/easy-play-dough-recipes-2/) - Is there anything better than a fresh batch of playdough when you're little? I know it is something my little ones LOVE. We have a pretty stellar no-cook easy playdough recipe that is a staple around here. But the other day, I mixed it up a little and tried out a new playdough recipe. Best.
- [A Rainbow Color Scavenger Hunt](https://www.howweelearn.com/rainbow-scavenger-hunt/) - Let's add a bit of color to the day! This color scavenger hunt is nothing fancy, but it is truly an engaging activity full of learning. Your little one is going to love searching the house for colors and creating a nice, big rainbow! And while you're here, let's add even more rainbow fun and
- [4 Days of Giveaways: Playful Days!](https://www.howweelearn.com/giveaway-playful-days/) - Welcome to our final day of my4 Days of Giveaways! I has been a fun week and you have had the opportunity to enter a giveaway for an Oak Meadow's Craft Kit, a Wikki Stix prize pack, and a gorgeous Art Bundle from The Purple Plum Studio. So what more could I possibly have in
- [4 Days of Giveaways: Purple Plum Studio](https://www.howweelearn.com/4-days-of-giveaways-purple-plum-studio/) - I am so excited to partner with The Purple Plum Studio today to bring you this giveaway to beautify your child's room! Over the years I have progressed from working on being frugal and thrifty and minimal, to being mindful and purposeful in what I include in my home. There is a huge difference between
- [4 Days of Giveaways: Wikki Stix](https://www.howweelearn.com/4-days-of-giveaways-wikki-stix/) - I am so excited to partner with Wikki Stix today to offer you this second giveaway from How Wee Learn's 4 Days of Giveaway! Welcome back to our 4 Days of Giveaways! Today I get to share with you fun, twisty, mess-free little stix that are perfect for just about any craft ... Wikki Stix!
- [4 Days of Giveaways: Oak Meadow Craft Kit!](https://www.howweelearn.com/4-days-of-giveaways-oak-meadow-craft-kit/) - I am so excited to be partnering with one of my favourite companies, Oak Meadow, to bring you this wonderful holiday giveaway! Are you in the holiday spirit yet my friend? If not, get ready. After this post you are bound to have a Holly Jolly smile on your face ... It's time for my
- [Winter Nature Walk Ideas](https://www.howweelearn.com/winter-nature-walk-ideas-5/) - We have been spending more time indoors than usual lately. It is February, which is a month I am not too fond of, and it has been so cold! But today, we braved the weather and went for a winter nature walk. Like always, once we were all out in the woods, we had a
- [A Problem Solving Math Bundle!](https://www.howweelearn.com/a-problem-solving-math-bundle/) - I love using problem-solving when teaching my kids math. As a teacher, I know that it is best to teach skills together and not isolate one skill at a time. I also know it is important for that teaching to be cyclical, letting children have exposure to it again and again. Problem-solving questions accomplish both
- [School Closure Printable Homeschooling Bundles](https://www.howweelearn.com/school-closure-printable-homeschooling-bundles/) - I have created some resources for you that I would like to offer to you for free. I am calling these my "School Closure Homeschooling Printable Bundles." It's a mouth full, but that is kind of how I always roll. Long complicated titles. It's my thing. (That and chickens.) I have shared with you in
- [Build a Turkey Quiet Time Activity!](https://www.howweelearn.com/build-a-turkey-quiet-time-activity/) - Happy almost Thanksgiving my Canadian friends! Some of you may know that here in Canada we celebrate Thanksgiving nice and early, giving us plenty of time to space out all the holidays this season has to offer. It is a rather Canadian thing to do, taking things slow and leisurely. Slow and leisurely, yes, this
- [Gorgeous Fall Leaves Crafts](https://www.howweelearn.com/gorgeous-fall-leaves-crafts/) - I feel as though I need to begin this post on Fall leaves crafts with an apology. I am sorry if it feels as though I am rushing past summer and right into Fall. I am not meaning to - I am just a bit of a planner. Well, I suppose that isn't even exactly
- [Telling Time - I Think It's Time!](https://www.howweelearn.com/telling-time-i-think-its-time/) - Time sure flies. I remember so vividly tucking that little 6-year-old of mine into bed when it was well before 7:00 pm on a cold winter's night. His tired little body getting some much needed rest. And Mama too. But those days, I fear are a thing of the past. With a clock in his
- [2022-2023 Year at Home Planner](https://www.howweelearn.com/2022-2023-year-at-home-planner/) - It is ready! It is ready! My patient friends, thank you for waiting. Our annual, beautiful Year at Home Planner is now available to you. This planner is free once again this year, to thank you for your ongoing love and support of How Wee Learn. It follows the same format as last year, including
- [Four Seasons Tree Sun Catchers](https://www.howweelearn.com/four-seasons-tree-sun-catchers/) - John and I had some time to ourselves this weekend. All of the kids went for a sleepover to Nana and Papa's house, so John and I let loose and went... Antique and Flea Market Shopping! Yep. And it was fantastic. We sauntered along for hours looking at neat things, pondering where we could put
- [Easy Fall Playdough Recipes](https://www.howweelearn.com/easy-fall-playdough-recipes/) - With the cooler fall weather approaching, it is time to start preparing for that long period of hibernation. Just me? One staple, aside from hot chocolate and 40 blankets, is a good playdough recipe that is nice and easy. And one that smells of all things Fall? Perfection. I have found a few lovely, easy
- [Sticky Paper Dolls](https://www.howweelearn.com/sticky-paper-dolls/) - I was telling my little ones a story about when I was a little girl (and yes, I did feel exceptionally old in doing so) and I mentioned paper dolls. I used to make them all the time when I was little! When Madeline asked me how to make paper dolls, I was shocked that
- [Geo Board Bath Mat](https://www.howweelearn.com/geo-board-bath-mat-5/) - Well, here's a unique post for you! If you join me on my Facebook page often—and if you don't, please do!—you may know I have been wanting to make a Geo Board for my kids. Sometimes I will read far too much about a project, look at tons of gorgeous photos, and then feel overwhelmed
- [Pretend Play: Feed the Animals](https://www.howweelearn.com/pretend-play-feed-the-animals/) - I don't think there is anything more precious than listening to little ones playing make believe. Pretend play is more than darling to listen to, though, it is actually an incredible important part of child development. So - how do we help our children engage in pretend play? For the very most part, little ones
- [Just Plain Fun Summer Games!](https://www.howweelearn.com/just-plain-fun-summer-games/) - Summer sure is flying right on by. It does have a way of doing that around here. Winters that go on, and on, and on (and on) and summers that vanish in a blink. But I will not let it slip away just yet. And we are going to squeeze each and every last drop
- [Sports Themed Learning Games!](https://www.howweelearn.com/preschool-sports-theme-learning-games/) - As I've mentioned before, my Ben is quite the sports enthusiast. So, I thought I better get prepared with some preschool sports theme activities. Turns out there were a LOT to be found. Seems like oodles of people are teaching little ones based on their interests—how awesome is that! Through homeschooling my little ones, I
- [Fall Play Doh Apple Pie - Invitation to Play](https://www.howweelearn.com/fall-play-doh-apple-pie-invitation-to-play/) - Yesterday I shared my absolute favourite play doh recipe. Today, I thought I would share an incredibly simple learning activity we did with the Play Doh. I decided to try an "Invitation to Play" with Sammy. I had done these many times in my Kindergarten classroom and was inspired to try one at home from
- [Printable Butterfly Worksheets](https://www.howweelearn.com/printable-butterfly-worksheets/) - With more time being spent outside, we are seeing more and more butterflies! These magical little creatures are so mesmerizing and intriguing that I thought we should create some free printable butterfly worksheets to share with you. A few years ago, we hatched monarch caterpillars. It is such a wonderful learning experience and actually very
- [The Best Online Piano Lessons for Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/the-best-online-piano-lessons-for-kids/) - I am excited to partner with Simply Piano to bring you this post on Online Piano Lessons for Kids! It was a particularly icy cold winter day and we were particularly cold and bored. Too cold to be out for long, but not much new happening in the house. It was the perfect recipe for
- [Quiet Play Ideas for Kids with Syringes!](https://www.howweelearn.com/quiet-play-ideas-for-kids-with-syringes/) - Welcome to this month's glimpse into the Quiet Time Club! As you might know, each month we choose 5 crafting supplies and base an entire month worth of Quiet Time Play Ideas off of those 5 materials. Typically these materials are ones found in a crafting cupboard (pompoms, elastics, popsicle sticks), but once in awhile
- [Easter Egg Name Puzzles](https://www.howweelearn.com/easter-egg-name-puzzles-2/) - Another holiday approaching means another name puzzle on the blog! I will do a round up once I have finished my first year of blogging with all of our name puzzles - like this Christmas tree one, and the Halloween pumpkin. For our Easter name puzzle I took some inspiration from Hands on as we
- [Mess-Free, Quiet Time "Painting"](https://www.howweelearn.com/mess-free-quiet-time-painting/) - Do you know what words very rarely go together? "Mess free" and "Painting". Throw in the words "Quiet Time" to the mix and you are going to think I am totally off my rocker! And yes, here I am today to bring you a Mess-free, Quiet Time Painting activity. As I sit ON my rocker.
- [Colorful Spring Art Project for Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/colorful-spring-art-project-kids/) - This Spring art project for kids is so colorful and fun. I must say - it certainly cheered me up today! You see, I had the false belief that the beginning of spring would be ... well ... spring like. And so far I have been very disappointed. Today, I was driving home through a
- [Science Experiments for Kids: Experimenting with Ice](https://www.howweelearn.com/science-experiments-for-kids-experimenting-with-ice/) - Today was day 4 of Science Experiments for Kids in our house. It was a warm day here, so naturally, the kids decided it would be a great day to play with some ice. I prepared for this science experiment by freezing water in a bunch of different containers so we would have a bunch
- [Beginner Knitting Project: A Little Bunny](https://www.howweelearn.com/a-little-bunny-beginning-knitter-project/) - We were up North visiting family for the weekend and I felt quite like my Mother. My Mom would always (always) be knitting away when we went on long car rides, and this car ride I was doing just that. Now, there is one humongous difference of course. My Mom is an experienced and excellent
- [Why I Love Jolly Phonics](https://www.howweelearn.com/why-i-love-jolly-phonics/) - Jolly Phonics is a program that is meant to teach letters and letter sounds. There are a TON of different ways for children to learn their letters and sounds - this is just one. I will write about many different incidental learning activities to help your wee one learn their letters and sounds in more
- [5 Steps to a Polite Kid: Teaching Manners to Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/teaching-manners-for-kids-politeness/) - I find manners are so very important. Perhaps it is being born and raised Canadian (teehee), but I want my wee ones to know manners and use their pleases and thank yous. Teaching manners to kids can actually be quite simple, and even broken down into 5 steps. So - how can you teach your
- [Science Experiments: Why Do Leaves Change Colour?](https://www.howweelearn.com/science-experiments-for-kids-2/) - 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! So my wee ones and I decided to do
- [Wee Development: 2-Year-Olds](https://www.howweelearn.com/toddler-development-2-year-olds/) - false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Sources: Einon, D.(2005) Creative Play: Recognize and stimulate your child's natural talents. Langlois, C. (1998). Growing with Your Child: The complete guide to your baby's development. Please consider liking us on Facebook so we can share more creative learning activities with you and your wee ones. Thank you.
- [Not-So-Spooky Pine Cone Crafts and Matching Poems](https://www.howweelearn.com/pine-cone-crafts-for-kids/) - Sammy is a collector of 'treasures' - as I believe most 3 year olds are. Lately on our walks he has been finding and collecting pine cones. We found some great big beautiful ones yesterday, so decided they would be perfect for pine cone crafts for kids! We know some great "5 Little" Halloween poems,
- [Sorting Math Games: Sort-a a Lot-a FUN](https://www.howweelearn.com/sorting-math-games/) - I have mentioned many times before that my Sammy is quite the collector. Whenever we go for a walk he always finds "treasures" that must be taken with us. I understand his Daddy was the same way as a wee one (and certainly does a lot of encouraging!) Benjamin seems to have also gotten the
- [5-Minute Dinosaur Crafts for Kids: Bobbling Dinosaur Hats](https://www.howweelearn.com/dinosaur-crafts-for-kids-bobbling-hats/) - In Kindergarten we did so many dinosaur crafts for kids! This Dinosaur craft was perfect for my Sammy. Sam, as you may recall, loves hats --- especially bobbling hats (like this Turkey one). This Dinosaur bobbling hat is so quick to make and provided Sammy with so much fun! To make this Bobbling Dinosaur
- [How We Learn About Maps for Kids - An Easy Introduction](https://www.howweelearn.com/learning-about-maps-for-kids/) - How we learn about maps can be a bit tricky for kids. The first time I introduced maps in Kindergarten was not successful. Very - not successful. But, live and learn and try again! This is the best way I have found to introduce maps and make mapping meaningful for kids - and it's tons
- [Games to Play in the Dark (and Why You Should!)](https://www.howweelearn.com/5-senses-games-in-dark/) - I decided to work a bit with Sammy on his 5 senses. Sammy has become recently fascinated by the dark. He has slept with a night light for some time now, but has started to show some interest in having his room dark. And he loves flashlights. Really loves them. I thought it would be
- [5 Summer Activities that are MORE Fun in the Winter!](https://www.howweelearn.com/things-to-do-in-the-snow-with-preschoolers/) - February is just around the corner. I can feel it. The grey skies. The minus 40 degree days. The blustering, whipping snow. The colds and flus. Oh yes, it will be here soon. I really have trouble liking February. The Christmas festivities are a distant memory, the novelty of the snow has warn off, mittens
- [Build-a-Dump Truck Craft - It Really Works!](https://www.howweelearn.com/build-dump-truck-craft-really-works/) - Looking to make a dump truck craft that really works? So were we - so we did - and it works! Last week I wrote about 22 Amazing egg carton crafts for kids, and in that post was an idea from Rub Some Dirt on it Blog, on building a dump truck. Have a click
- [When Moving is Hard...](https://www.howweelearn.com/moving-2/) - We have found the most incredible country home - charming and rustic, yet bright and full of sunshine. Surrounded by open space and horses, and yet very close to civilization. It is what we have been dreaming of for years - and we move in just over a week. So why, tonight, am I so
- [Quotes to Inspire a Love of Nature and Play](https://www.howweelearn.com/quote-about-nature/) - If you follow along on our Facebook page you likely know my love of beautiful pictures and quotes (and if you don't follow along - please do! www.Facebook.com/HowWeeLearn). For me an inspirational quote about nature, how we learn in nature, or simply an inspiring quote with a beautiful picture can turn my day right around.
- [Down an Old Dirt Road...](https://www.howweelearn.com/down-old-dirt-road/) - I do love this little space already - and cannot wait to create a lovely, quiet space just for my little ones. Here are a few pictures - and I would love any ideas you may have! Our old creaky stairs: The old claw foot tub: A door with
- [What Every Mama Needs to Know About One Year Olds](https://www.howweelearn.com/12-18-month-old-baby-development/) - When I first started How Wee Learn, I thought it important to write a little bit about child development. I wrote three posts, on 12-18 month olds (this one), on 18-24 month olds, and on 2 year olds. Not because I am an expert (far from it), but because I think it is very important.
- [Torn-Paper Polar Bear - Cute, Cute, Cute!](https://www.howweelearn.com/torn-paper-polar-bear-cute-cute-cute/) - Winter has really settled in around these parts. A few days last week were so cold we only ventured outside to the chicken coop, visited our unhappy ladies, and hightailed it back inside. Those poor chickens. This is their first winter and they are not enjoying it. We, on the other hand, are settling in
- [Yarn Bombed Chair Turned Dollhouse](https://www.howweelearn.com/yarn-bombed-chair-turned-dollhouse/) - The verdict is still out as to whether this idea is brilliant, or ridiculous. And perhaps it is one of those ideas that will depend on the eye of the beholder. To me, as you might imagine as the creator, this idea is genius. To my hubby this idea seems a tad unorthodox. Of course
- [The 6 Ways I Make Money from Home](https://www.howweelearn.com/the-6-ways-i-make-money-from-home/) - I have been home with my little ones now for 3 full years. With a big decision finally sealed, we have decided to stay a one income family. I will be returning to teaching in the Fall in only the tiniest of ways, allowing me to do what I really want to do ... be
- [Balloons on the Trampoline {A Photo on Friday}](https://www.howweelearn.com/balloons-on-the-trampoline-a-photo-on-friday/) - A photo on Friday, because sometimes all you need is the picture! I do have a post for you all about Sammy's Ultimate Outdoor Birthday party. I hope to post it Monday, but in the meantime here is one super simple, but amazingly fun idea for a birthday party - or really anytime! Balloons on
- [Childhood is Not a Race {Printable Poster}](https://www.howweelearn.com/childhood-is-not-a-race-printable-poster/) - I thought I would try something a little different today. A printable poster for you! This poster should print perfectly onto an 8.5 x 11 standard piece of paper, just click the link below. Please let me know if you have any problems, otherwise print away! Thank you for helping to spread the word. There
- [Healthy from the Outside In](https://www.howweelearn.com/healthy-from-the-outside-in/) - As it turns out, I have an environmentalist in my household. Well into her 12th year, my daughter has become confident in her beliefs. She is also very smart. These two things have led me to learn a lot about environmental concerns - whether I am interested, or not. Luckily (for me), I am. I
- [Wet-on-Wet Watercolour Painting {A Photo on Friday}](https://www.howweelearn.com/wet-on-wet-watercolour-painting-a-photo-on-friday/) - A photo on Friday, because sometimes all you need is the picture! This was Sam's first attempt at wet on wet watercolour painting, and he loved it. He used yellow and blue liquid watercolour paint on wet paper (just as simple as that!) Happy Friday! Hope you have a lovely weekend friends. Please consider following
- [15 Ways to Keep Them Outside ALL Summer!](https://www.howweelearn.com/15-ways-to-keep-them-outside-all-summer/) - Summer time is just around the corner for us in Canada. I know for many of you summer is already in full swing! What better time to get those kids outside. While of course a great activity for outside is, well --- going outside; sometimes we all need a little inspiration. When those little monkeys
- [When a Hen Goes Broody...](https://www.howweelearn.com/when-a-hen-goes-broody/) - It was early last week, just minutes after my children had headed to let the chickens out. They bursted through the front door, all talking a mile a minute, and for a split second I wasn't sure if their news was about disaster or excitement. I took a moment to assess - beaming. Their little
- [10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Moving to the Country...](https://www.howweelearn.com/10-things-i-wish-i-knew-before-moving-to-the-country/) - In just a few days I will officially have lived in the country for an entire year. One whole year living a very different lifestyle then I had before. So, just for fun, I thought I would write about my first year in the country ... actually about what I wish I knew before living
- [Un-Chalking {A Photo on Friday}](https://www.howweelearn.com/un-chalking-a-photo-on-friday/) - {A photo on Friday, because sometimes all you need is the picture.} We like to mix things up around here. When the chalkboard is getting a little lonely we mix things up to bring it back to life with some un-chalking (? Hmmm) I use the side of the chalk and cover the chalkboard in
- [A Different Way of Doing Things...](https://www.howweelearn.com/a-different-way-of-doing-things/) - You may have noticed something a little different around here over the past few months. No more distracting, terrible advertising. It had been something I had wanted to be rid of for quite some time, but was not exactly sure how to accomplish it. I finally deleted them the day a video liposuction ad showed
- [Let Them Face Paint {A Photo on Friday}](https://www.howweelearn.com/let-them-face-paint-a-photo-on-friday/) - A photo on Friday, because sometimes all you need is the picture. We had some friends over last week and the kids got out the face paint. They had a blast! My little ones love to paint their own faces. Sometimes it is just simply for the process of painting them, and sometimes it is
- [Make Any Worksheet Re-usable {A Photo on Friday}](https://www.howweelearn.com/make-any-worksheet-re-usable-a-photo-on-friday/) - A photo on Friday, because sometimes all you need is the picture. This nifty idea you will actually find in my Year of Quiet Bins Book. Simply put any maze, connect-the-dots, spot-the-difference, ect. pages into page protectors. Use dry erase markers with a dry wash cloth and little ones can do the pages again and
- [Learning about Tally Marks {A Photo on Friday}](https://www.howweelearn.com/learning-about-tally-marks-a-photo-on-friday/) - A photo on Friday, because sometimes all you need is the picture. We began exploring the idea of tally marks this week and opted to use sticks. A super simple way to play with this concept and you quite likely have them available to you. I will share some games we played and ideas for
- [Super Fun Ways to Play and Learn with STICKERS!](https://www.howweelearn.com/ways-to-play-and-learn-with-stickers/) - Who doesn't love stickers? While I was teaching in the classroom I never once ran across a child that did not love a good sticker activity. I am not sure what it is, but stickers are just, plain, awesome. I am partnering with Pipsticks today to share some fun ways to play and learn with
- [A Tiger Chased a Dog...](https://www.howweelearn.com/a-tiger-chased-a-dog/) - Have you met Tundra yet? She is a complete sweetheart. Calm, friendly, fabulous with kids ... pretty much the perfect dog. But when she was a puppy she was wild. Wild. That was her past though. We try to not focus on that and instead focus on the sweetie she has become. I think of
- [Sight Word Games on the Pumpkin Patch](https://www.howweelearn.com/sight-word-games-pumpkin-patch/) - I have been wondering for a little while what to do with my older posts. Since I have been doing this for quite some time now, some of my old posts feel a bit awkward to me. I sort of feel like I was in that awkward teenage phase where I was trying to impress
- [The Cow and Bear Rhyme Game {A Photo on Friday}](https://www.howweelearn.com/the-cow-and-bear-rhyme-game-a-photo-on-friday/) - A photo on Friday. Did you know that a child's ability to rhyme in Kindergarten is a direct correlation with his reading success in Grade one? It's true. So if you are looking to give your little one a leg up on reading, have fun with a rhyme or two. We practice rhyming mostly through
- [Can You Fix It? (A Photo on Friday)](https://www.howweelearn.com/can-you-fix-it-a-photo-on-friday/) - A photo on Friday, because sometimes all you need is the picture. Happy Friday friends! This week Sam was home with a bug again. One of those bugs that seem to go on and on and on. Near the end of the week he was feeling pretty good, but still had a fever, so he
- [On-the-Go Quiet Time Activities](https://www.howweelearn.com/on-the-go-quiet-time-activities/) - Quiet time activities for trips and travelling! Are you getting tired of me sharing quiet time activities yet? Impossible! Great quiet time activities make for great quiet times. Great quiet times make for happy kids. And happy kids - well in my world, that means a happy me! One time when I really, really love
- [A Scavenger Hunt to Find Colours!](https://www.howweelearn.com/a-scavenger-hunt-to-find-colours/) - A photo on Friday, because sometimes all you need is the picture. Well, I am cheating a little this week - as this is actually a full post ... but it's a full post over on Hands on as we Grow, so it is kind of like a photo on Friday here. Sort of. Anyways,
- [GIVEAWAY! How to Help a Colicky Baby in 5 Steps!](https://www.howweelearn.com/how-to-help-a-colicky-baby/) - I am so excited to partner with Happi Tummi to bring you this post on How to Help a Colicky Baby. Now of course I am not a doctor. I am a Mama who has had three babies, one of which was very, very colicky. I will not name that poor little babe, but I
- [Pole Bean Teepee {A Photo on Friday}](https://www.howweelearn.com/pole-bean-teepee/) - A photo on Friday, because sometimes all you need is the picture. (But I have a little story this Friday too ...) Last year I shared a snap pea trellis fort I had made in the garden for my little ones. Not all of my ideas are fabulous (or in fact even good) and unfortunately
- [A Space to Write](https://www.howweelearn.com/making-a-writing-table/) - I decided it was time for a space to write. The littlest ones of mine have been busy lately sending secret messages via post-it notes, cards, and scrap paper (or paper deemed 'scrap' by them). With all that wonderful writing going on, I thought it best to really nurture this interest. Nothing fancy, really just
- [Crafts, Lotions, and Potions That Will Have You Running for Beeswax](https://www.howweelearn.com/amazing-uses-for-beeswax/) - I did something over the weekend that I thought I would never do again. I made soap. Sounds simple, but goodness that Lye makes me nervous. But I did it. I conquered my fear, I tried it again, and guess what? The second time was not nearly as bad. Only moderately terrifying. Perhaps next time
- [Invitation to Build with Popsicle Sticks and Clothespins](https://www.howweelearn.com/invitation-to-build-with-popsicle-sticks-and-clothespins/) - A Quiet Bin Idea Photo on Friday (a little lengthy, I'll have to think of a catchier title ...) Today I wanted to share this super simple quiet bin. It is an invitation to create with popsicle sticks and clothespins. I call it an invitation because there is no expected outcome. I am not asking
- [How I Boosted My Shy Son's Confidence](https://www.howweelearn.com/how-i-boosted-my-shy-sons-confidence/) - I am so thrilled to be partnering with The Little Gym today to let you know about the incredible role they have played in boosting my shy son's confidence. But just before I do, please let me set the stage ... And as normal, this might take awhile ... My little Benjamin has been shy
- [Wrapping It Up](https://www.howweelearn.com/wrapping-it-up/) - Turns out all 3 of my little ones are gift givers. And with a big birthday only 18 days away, the crafts are turning into birthday surprises. While I cannot believe my baby is going to be 4, I can believe that we are counting down already. I have mentioned before that birthdays are big
- [Heart, Lungs, Brain, Oh My!](https://www.howweelearn.com/heart-lungs-brain-oh-my/) - Parts of our homeschool day are going really, really well. Parts. We will settle into our new rhythm and I am very convinced that in a few short weeks the parts that are going well will grow, and most of our day will be fabulous. For now, I will focus on those really, really great
- [Give Them Tomorrow](https://www.howweelearn.com/give-them-tomorrow/) - I am partnering with March of Dimes today to support their campaign: Give them tomorrow. And what a fabulous cause it is. As you may now, March of Dimes helps parents with premature babies and works to research prevention of premature births. With hundreds of thousands of premature babies born every year, support for the
- [DIY Light Table that is Easier than Easy to Make!](https://www.howweelearn.com/easy-diy-light-table/) - I had been thinking about making a DIY light table for years. Literally years. I am not sure why I wasn't making it, really - they look so cool - and I found some super easy tutorials online too. But for years we remained a light table-less family. Sigh. Those poor deprived kiddos of mine.
- [Why Do Birds Fly in a "V"?](https://www.howweelearn.com/why-do-birds-fly-in-a-v/) - How many questions do you get asked in a day? My count right now has to be close to 100. Inquisitive, curious kids are fabulous - though, truth be told, exhausting. While I have been known to respond with the day-dreamy "yep" in the car after responding to 38 questions about clouds, I really do
- [Swept Away with Learning!](https://www.howweelearn.com/swept-away-with-learning/) - I am over on the Melissa and Doug website today sharing how we have been swept away with learning. I was thrilled to find some child sized brooms, mops, and dustpans as Christmas gifts for my little ones. My boys are such great helpers that they are forever using my cleaning tools - making it
- [Get Ready - It's Almost Here!](https://www.howweelearn.com/get-ready-its-almost-here/) - I am over the moon excited! For the past 18 months I have been working on a labor of love and it is just about finished. One more careful edit and it will be done. Done! I have to say, and I hope I do not sound as though I am gloating, it turned out
- [Amazing Ways to Play with Wikki Stix!](https://www.howweelearn.com/wikki-stix/) - Today I am excited to partner with Wikki Stix for this sponsored post sharing with you the incredible ways to use Wikki Stix! It was just before Christmas when Madeline and I were out doing a little Christmas shopping. I turned down an aisle and ... "OH MY GOODNESS! MADELINE - LOOK!" I said, perhaps
- [How to Make Hollow Clay Eggs](https://www.howweelearn.com/hollow-clay-eggs/) - Last week we were up North visiting family. We always love visiting and it is one of my boys very favourite places to be. They adore their grandparents so much, love all the neat things to do and see, and usually get to stay up late. Which makes it no surprise that they tend to
- [Rhyming is Fun and Easy! Except When It's Not...](https://www.howweelearn.com/rhyming-activities-preschool/) - Does it make me geeky to admit that I love rhyming activities? I do. And at a recent family gathering, a certain sister brought to my attention that I was, in fact, quite geeky. I truly had no idea. Isn't that funny? I have always thought of myself as more natural living and free-spirited. This
- [I'm Taking My Kids Around the World...](https://www.howweelearn.com/im-taking-kids-around-world/) - I'm very excited to partner with Around the World Stories today as I take my kids around the world. I love doing amazing activities with my kids. I want them to experience and explore as many things as possible in these precious early years - but at times, that can feel a little overwhelming. Actually
- [A Different Kind of Name Puzzle](https://www.howweelearn.com/different-kind-name-puzzle/) - I love name puzzles for preschoolers. I love how name puzzles involve not only learning a name, but also learning about letter shapes and proportions and math concepts too. I have shared with you a few different name puzzles before - in fact, I have shared one for every season! And yet, here I am
- [Count-ing Syl-la-bles through Play!](https://www.howweelearn.com/phonemic-awareness-activities/) - Do you remember how we are working through my Beyond the Alphabet: Play into Reading Readiness eBook? Remember how we are playing with one of the seven phonemic awareness activities each week? Remember how I forgot to share one with you last week? Whoops. Sorry friends. Lofty goals I have!! I just really needed to
- [Wait! Before You Choose Summer Camp...](https://www.howweelearn.com/choosing-summer-camp/) - I am so happy to partner with The Little Gym today to bring you some important things to consider before choosing a summer camp. Who knew that choosing a summer camp could create panic? Okay, that is a bit drastic. But really - who knew it would be stressful? This is our first year doing
- [Drawing Like Never Before!](https://www.howweelearn.com/drawing-like-never/) - This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Sphero. The opinions and text are all mine. I am thrilled to partner with Sphero Edu today to tell you all about the SPRK+ robot. Technology is the way of the future. There is absolutely no denying this fact --- but I still get
- [4 Sneaky Ways to Get Kids Reading this Summer!](https://www.howweelearn.com/4-sneaky-ways-get-kids-reading-summer/) - I am excited to partner with YMC and TD Summer Reading Club on this post about getting kids reading this summer! I had such big plans this summer for my little on-the-verge-of-reading guy. We were going to snuggle up and read each afternoon. We were going to have extra long bedtime stories. We were going
- [The Astonishing Benefits of Quiet Time for Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/astonishing-benefits-quiet-time-kids/) - Today I have decided to make a very bold call. I have decided to crown myself the Quiet Time Queen. While I am far from a perfect Mama, I do believe we all have our strengths. And my strength? It is unquestionably the ability to get little ones to take, love, and benefit immensely from
- [Playing Our Own Way!](https://www.howweelearn.com/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
- [Oodles of Ways to Make Snowflakes with Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/snowflake-art-kids/) - Winter has officially arrived! This year we actually watched the very first snowflakes fall from the sky. While it is no secret that I am not a huge fan of winter, there is something undeniably beautiful and magical about those snowflakes. It made me think about snowflake art --- warm and cozy next to the
- [Out of this World Learning](https://www.howweelearn.com/out-of-this-world-learning/) - I am so excited to partner with Little Experimenters today to bring you this post about the Illuminated Interactive Globe and Smart Talking Pen. This post contains affiliate links. You know when you find something for your kids and you think, "Hmm - that's neat!" and then you start playing with it and you think,
- [The Story of Delilah](https://www.howweelearn.com/the-story-of-delilah/) - I have decided I need to tell you a story. The story of Delilah. You might recall that name as I used to write about our little duckling here once in awhile. Little Delilah came to us when she was 3 days old. There is nothing quite as cute as a duckling, so when I
- [Books About Death for Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/books-death-kids/) - Books about death for kids. As a teacher, a parent, and a blogger about resources for young children there are some topics I feel I NEED to write about, but I don't particularly WANT to write about. As many of you know, we lost our baby at the end of October. Since then we have
- [Comparing and Sorting Seeds - Let the Gardening Begin!](https://www.howweelearn.com/seed-activity-kids-gardening/) - Last year we did a great big vegetable garden in our backyard - and loved it! In fact we still have some tomatoes and green beans in the freezer. I absolutely loved being outside in my garden, and probably for that exact reason, so did my kids. I never had to ask for a helper
- [For the LOVE of My Kids (The Quiet Time Mastery Series)](https://www.howweelearn.com/love-kids-quiet-time-mastery-series/) - I absolutely LOVE spending time with my kids. But I haven't always ... I actually dread writing this next sentence but ... I actually used to almost hate it. Doesn't that sound awful? I have to write it though because I know some of you are right where I was. Some of you are as
- [Kid-Made Rollerskates!](https://www.howweelearn.com/kid-made-rollerskates/) - There are certain posts that I never plan on writing. A post on how to make your own rollerskates? Definitely not something that I thought was in my wheel house to share. However, amazing things can happen when you let little ones play, explore, and create - can't they? My Sam is the inventor behind
- [What to Do While Waiting with Kids...](https://www.howweelearn.com/what-to-do-waiting-with-kids/) - Sometimes we simply have to wait. We were away for a few days which meant I wasn't in as much control as I typically am with scheduling outings and activities. This also meant sometimes my little ones were waiting in a line when they were not at their best. A little tired, a little irritable,
- [{GIVEAWAY} A New Way to Engage Learners](https://www.howweelearn.com/a-new-way-to-engage-learners/) - I just love discovering cool new things. And I also love when I get to GIVE THEM TO YOU! I had the opportunity to interview one of the creators of Study.com (so awesome!) and they have graciously offered to have me host a giveaway for THREE of you! I am so excited to partner with
- [5 Ways to Strengthen a Pencil Grip](https://www.howweelearn.com/5-ways-to-strengthen-a-pencil-grip/) - I am excited to partner with Wikki Stix today to bring you this GIVEAWAY and post on how to strengthen a pencil grip through play! Please leave a comment at the bottom of this post to enter the giveaway. We all know how important play is for children. Play builds creativity and imagination and it
- [How to Help Kids UNDERSTAND Math](https://www.howweelearn.com/how-to-help-kids-understand-math/) - I am excited to partner with Beast Academy today to bring you this post on how to help kids understand math. As our homeschool year begins to wind down I love to look back and reflect on what has worked really well ... and what hasn't. All in all, this has been our most successful
- [A Few of My Favourite Things](https://www.howweelearn.com/a-few-of-my-favourite-things/) - I am so excited to partner with Oak Meadow to bring you this GIVEAWAY today. As well, all of these items are on SALE right now! The sale ends December 2nd and most of these items are 30% off!! It is no secret that we are major fans of Oak Meadow around here. We have
- [Mail Time! Setting Up Your Own Post Office](https://www.howweelearn.com/mail-time-setting-up-your-own-post-office/) - Do you know what you and your little ones need? A preschool post office themed activity! I tell you friends, this dramatic play idea lasted us ALL MORNING LONG! Not only that, this preschool post office idea is so full of learning. My three year old was practicing identifying his letters, his sounds, and recognizing
- [How to Explain COVID-19 to Little Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/how-to-explain-covid-19-to-little-kids/) - As an educator, I felt compelled to write this post and share with you how to explain COVID-19 to young children, without frightening them. In fact, this is a way to empower them. Now I am not fearful of this coronavirus. I will take all precautions suggested by experts, I will do my part to
- [Quiet Time Kids Activities with Materials You Have at Home!](https://www.howweelearn.com/quiet-time-kids-activities/) - The news was just released that little ones in my province will be home for quite some time! So I thought this the absolute perfect time to share some Quiet Time Kids Activities that use materials you already have at home. Now, we homeschool, so this news doesn't hold quite the same weight to us
- [Kids Staying Home? This is a GREAT Schedule](https://www.howweelearn.com/kids-staying-home-this-is-a-great-schedule/) - Here in Ontario, like in many places, we have our kids at home. Now, as a homeschooler, this is not new to me of course. However, I recognize this is brand new, and quite likely very unfamiliar territory for many. Perhaps you now need to work from home AND have your kids home with you?
- [Working from Home? This is a GREAT Schedule](https://www.howweelearn.com/working-from-home-this-is-a-great-schedule/) - Alright my suddenly working from home friends whose children are suddenly home with you; this post is for you! Yesterday I shared with you the schedule we are using right now at home. This is a great schedule that children really thrive within. It is ideal if you can get your work done in the
- [Kindergarten at Home VIP Wait List - The Sale has BEGUN!](https://www.howweelearn.com/kindergarten-at-home-vip-wait-list/) - UPDATE —- the sale has begun! Check out Kindergarten at Home, the special bonus, and the amazing sale price right here >>> https://www.howweelearn.com/kindergarten-at-home I am so happy you would like to be on the Kindergarten at Home VIP Wait List! This is the biggest sale of the year, and you are going to be a
- [Play and Learn with Bandaid Art and Activities for Kids!](https://www.howweelearn.com/play-and-learn-with-bandaid-art-and-activity-for-kids/) - Remember the other day when I shared with you how Norah absolutely loves Bandaids right now? Well, no surprise, she still does. Bandaids are actually awesome for developing all sorts of skills in young children. They are a great sensory experience and fabulous for building fine motor skills and hand dexterity too. Today I thought
- [A Hands-on Maze for Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/a-hands-on-maze-for-kids/) - Are you ready for the best ever maze for kids? Are you ready for it being hands on, yet no prep? And, most importantly, are you ready for some corny, yet a-maze-ing, word puns? This maze for kids is truly the best! It makes for a fabulous STEM challenge and a great quiet time activity,
- [The Best Ideas for Organizing Toys!](https://www.howweelearn.com/the-best-ideas-for-organizing-toys/) - Here we are, two days into the New Year and I thought it the perfect time to share with you a few of my tried-and-true toy organizing tips. Why? Oh no reason ... only that it looks as though a gigantic toy box has thrown up all over my entire house. Having been a mom
- [5 Things that Encourage Independent Play](https://www.howweelearn.com/5-things-that-encourage-independent-play/) - As the {self-proclaimed} Quiet Time Queen, I get asked a lot about how to help children play independently. So, like most things in my life, if I am asked about something enough, it is going to wind up being a blog post. I thought this the PERFECT time to share my 5 tips for encouraging
- [5 Things that Make a Calm Home](https://www.howweelearn.com/5-things-that-make-a-calm-home/) - Eight years ago or so, I never dreamt I would be writing a post for you on tips for curating a calm home. My home was the farthest thing from calm! But a calm home was what I really wanted, it became a priority for me, and I committed to find a way. And guess
- [Sticky Jewellery for Pretend Play!](https://www.howweelearn.com/sticky-jewellery-for-pretend-play/) - I am excited to partner with Wikki Stix today to bring you this sponsored post about Unplug to Play and an epic giveaway! When asked if I would like to share a pretend play idea to bring some attention to National Unplug to Play day, my short answer was ... "YES!" My longer answer was
- [Paper Cup Tunnels for Imaginative Play!](https://www.howweelearn.com/paper-cup-tunnels-for-imaginative-play/) - Guess what I stumbled upon recently? The fact that you can cut paper cups to look like little tunnels. So, obviously, we have been pretty busy around here ... Of course, you already know this if you are in the coolest club around - The Quiet Time Club! You would know about this neat activity
- [BRILLIANT Homemade Math Manipulatives](https://www.howweelearn.com/brilliant-homemade-math-manipulatives/) - I am so excited to partner with Wikki Stix today to bring you this blog post on Homemade Math Manipulatives (that you really do need to make). Plus an awesome GIVEAWAY - read on! It is hard to keep up with everything in my own home right now, much less everything in the whole world.
- [Holiday Giveaway #3: The Quiet Time Club!](https://www.howweelearn.com/holiday-giveaway-3-the-quiet-time-club/) - Welcome to the third day of our Christmas Giveaways! Today is brought to you by none other than ME! It is my turn to give you the chance to win a really stellar, totally blissful, holiday gift. The gift of Quiet Time! The gift of an hour. a. day. to. yourself! The gift of calm,
- [Establishing a Rhythm after the Holidays!](https://www.howweelearn.com/establishing-a-rhythm-after-the-holidays/) - Happy New Year! I hope you and yours had a lovely holiday season full of memories and fun. We had a sweet little holiday ourselves, nice and quiet as we like it, yet even still the holiday chaos found us. Every year it's the same thing, and much to be expected with all of the
- [The Quiet Time Club Launch!](https://www.howweelearn.com/the-quiet-time-club-launch/) - Your peaceful home is moments away. The Quiet Time Club launches Sunday January 9th at 8:00 am EST right HERE >>> https://www.howweelearn.com/quiettimeclub [wpcdt-countdown id="18837"]
- [Giveaway #2: DIY Winter Solstice Lanterns](https://www.howweelearn.com/giveaway-2-diy-winter-solstice-lanterns/) - I am excited to partner with Wikki Stix to bring you this winter craft idea as well as a Giveaway #2 in our 3 Days of Giveaways!! (Amazon affiliate links are used in this post) Today we are giving away a $50 Wikki Stix prize pack! To be entered to win, simply leave a comment
- [Christmas Giveaway: Oak Meadow!](https://www.howweelearn.com/christmas-giveaway-oak-meadow/) - I am so excited to be partnering with one of my favourite companies, Oak Meadow, to bring you this wonderful holiday giveaway! Are you in the holiday spirit yet my friend? If not, get ready. After this post you are bound to have a Holly Jolly smile on your face ... It's time for my
- [Winter Sensory Bin Ideas](https://www.howweelearn.com/winter-sensory-bin-ideas/) - Quiet bins are so important for the child and the parent. If you are a busy parent, you require no explanation as to why quiet bins are important for parents. These winter sensory bin ideas are for you. The calm, quiet, imaginative play, which your child experiences has the same calming and centering effect on
- [Sticking It to Fall Crafts!](https://www.howweelearn.com/sticking-fall-crafts/) - The fall crafting is alive and well friends - though around these parts it sure doesn't feel at all like Fall. We have been having record breaking hot days! It's like Mother Nature remembered that she forgot to give us summer and is making up for lost time. When we are not out in the
- [DIY Pocket Window Curtains for Exploring Light](https://www.howweelearn.com/diy-pocket-window-curtains-exploring-light/) - The Fall has come to our corner of the world in full force. If you follow along with us regularly, I know you already know that. I thought you may be feeling a bit tired of all the Fall leaf projects and posts lately, so I thought I would leave the leaves :) Sort of.
- [The Fine Motor Apple Tree Game!](https://www.howweelearn.com/the-fine-motor-apple-tree-game/) - I am excited to partner with Wikki Stix today to bring you this post and G I V E A W A Y ! (More information on that at the bottom of this post!) You may remember awhile ago I shared with you a quiet bin idea involving pipecleaners and buttons and making little 3D
- [Playing Card Puzzles {3 Ways!}](https://www.howweelearn.com/playing-card-puzzles-3-ways/) - [mv_video doNotAutoplayNorOptimizePlacement="false" doNotOptimizePlacement="false" jsonLd="true" key="lmh9fwlctvhzniny351i" ratio="16:9" thumbnail="https://mediavine-res.cloudinary.com/video/upload/lmh9fwlctvhzniny351i.jpg" title="Playing Card Puzzles" volume="70"] Who is looking for something fun, quick, and easy to prep to give those kids a bit of independent quiet time? Me! Always me. Every single time, it's going to be me. I feel as though I am channeling N'Sync ... It's Gonna Be Me.
- [Core Skills Coursebooks NOW AVAILABLE!](https://www.howweelearn.com/core-skills-coursebooks-vip-waitlist/) - I am so excited to bring you these literacy and math coursebooks with 36-weeks of curriculum-based exercises! Your child will cover ALL CORE SKILLS with one page per day. It's really that simple! These core skill workbooks are for children who know their letters and sounds and are ready to dive into the magic of reading
- [Building Our Outdoor Art Easel](https://www.howweelearn.com/how-to-build-an-easel/) - Remember 7 years ago when I shared with you how to make an awesome, free, outdoor art easel? I am guessing likely not, so I thought I'd share it again today. Grab some big sticks, some sticky shelf liner, and you are set to get creative. Here is the original post (I hope you enjoy
- [Summer Camp at Home Wait List](https://www.howweelearn.com/summer-camp-at-home-wait-list/) - Congratulations! You are now on the Summer Camp at Home Wait List! Registration will open Monday April 26th and you will be the very first to know, so keep an eye on your email. And ... the camp will be on SALE for YOU! (So glad you got yourself on the waitlist!) This year there
- [Outdoor Pretend Play: Mixing Up Some Nature Soup](https://www.howweelearn.com/outdoor-pretend-play-mixing-up-some-nature-soup/) - The weather is starting to warm up, and we cannot wait to get outside! A lot of our outdoor time is spent doing gross - motor activities - running, biking, climbing, but we also have a special area of our backyard dedicated to outdoor pretend play. Outdoor Pretend Play: Mixing up Nature Soup Some people
- [This is NOT Homeschooling](https://www.howweelearn.com/this-is-not-homeschooling/) - Today I wanted to share with you a personal post. I wanted to share with you the struggles we have been having with homeschooling during this very challenging season. I like to think of this as just that - a 'season'. I know that this will pass. I know we have much sunnier days ahead.
- [Cardboard Puppet Theater](https://www.howweelearn.com/cardboard-puppet-theater/) - Over the past year, we have created a nice rhythm during the week, but quiet time on the weekends looks different. Without many day trips or outings, we are home all day. We all love a day in our PJs, but we find that our days work best if we still have some structure. I
- [My Top 5 Easy Crafts for Kids at Home!](https://www.howweelearn.com/my-top-5-easy-crafts-for-kids-at-home/) - We all connect with our little ones in different ways. For me, I love connecting with my children through crafts and activities. (Hence the blog). Since I have been an avid crafter with my kids for many, many years now I thought I would put together a blog post with my 5 go-to, easy crafts
- [Learning on the Stairs Activity Bundle!](https://www.howweelearn.com/learning-on-the-stairs-activity-bundle/) - If you have been here for awhile - or even if you have only visited a time or two - you likely know how much I love the idea of learning on the stairs! Popping letters, colours, numbers, and such on the stair risers makes it so easy to practice learning skills every time you
- [My 5 Best Quiet Time Tips + 2 Freebies](https://www.howweelearn.com/my-5-best-quiet-time-tips-2-freebies/) - Getting a little one settled into her daily quiet time has been the name of the game around here once more. While my older children are all quiet time pros - and have actually grown to cherish their quiet time - my littlest was brand new to the idea. As I have helped little Norah
- [Indoor Hopscotch Game](https://www.howweelearn.com/indoor-hopscotch-game/) - Winter is the perfect time to get extra silly by bringing a classic outdoor game inside—indoor hopscotch! We created our own indoor hopscotch game board using masking tape. Indoor Hopscotch Game: Fun for the Whole Family We used masking tape to create the hopscotch board on the floor. Hard floors are definitely best for
- [Giveaway #3: A Mega Quiet Time Bundle](https://www.howweelearn.com/giveaway-3-a-mega-quiet-time-bundle/) - Welcome back my friends! As you likely know, this has been a full and busy giveaway week here on How Wee Learn. On Wednesday I shared with you a Craft Kit Giveaway for older children and on Thursday I shared with you a craft kit giveaway for younger children. If you haven't entered those giveaways,
- [Giveaway #2: Oak Meadow Little Kid Craft Kit](https://www.howweelearn.com/giveaway-2-oak-meadow-little-kid-craft-kit/) - I am very excited to partner with Oak Meadow again today to bring you this second giveaway in our holiday series - a little kid craft kit! Welcome to Day 2 of our Holiday giveaway series! In case you missed it, yesterday I shared with you the Oak Meadow craft kit for big kids (you
- [Giveaway #1: Oak Meadow Big Kid Craft Kit](https://www.howweelearn.com/giveaway-1-oak-meadow-big-kid-craft-kit/) - I am so excited to be partnering with one of my favourite companies, Oak Meadow, to bring you this wonderful holiday giveaway! Are you in the holiday spirit yet my friend? If not, I can completely understand. This holiday is certainly going to look much different then previous years. However I have something that I
- [The ALL in Email List Opt In](https://www.howweelearn.com/all-in-email-list-opt-in-2/) - WooHoo!!! Thank you so much for letting me know that you are ALL IN. Now I will be sure to send you relevant, helpful, creative, and fun-filled learning activities for all of the different hats you might wear!. I also wanted to take this opportunity to offer you a FREE resource as a thank you.
- [Grandparents Email List Opt In](https://www.howweelearn.com/grandparents-email-list-opt-in/) - WooHoo!!! Thank you so much for letting me know that you are a Grandparent. Now I will be sure to send you relevant, helpful, creative, and fun-filled learning activities perfect for you to use at home with your grandchildren. I also wanted to take this opportunity to offer you a FREE resource as a thank
- [Homeschooling Families Email List Opt In](https://www.howweelearn.com/homeschooling-families-email-list-opt-in/) - WooHoo!!! Thank you so much for letting me know that you are a homeschooling family or a parent of children 4 or older. Now I will be sure to send you relevant, helpful, creative, and fun-filled learning activities perfect for you to use at home with your children. I also wanted to take this opportunity
- [Parents of Little Ones Email List Opt In](https://www.howweelearn.com/parents-of-little-ones-email-list-opt-in/) - WooHoo!!! Thank you so much for letting me know that you are a parent of little ones. Now I will be sure to send you relevant, helpful, creative, and fun-filled learning activities perfect for you to use at home with your littles. I also wanted to take this opportunity to offer you a FREE resource
- [Teachers Email List Opt In](https://www.howweelearn.com/teachers-email-list-opt-in/) - WooHoo!!! Thank you so much for letting me know that you are a teacher of little ones. Now I will be sure to send you relevant, helpful, creative, and fun-filled learning activities perfect for you to use in your classroom. I also wanted to take this opportunity to offer you a FREE resource as a
- [How Wee Learn GIFT CARDS!](https://www.howweelearn.com/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
- [Halloween Counting Activity](https://www.howweelearn.com/halloween-counting-activity/) - 1… 2… 3… 4… 5… I love the sound of my kids counting from our kitchen table. "Is this right mommy?" "Yep, looks like you have five little ghosts ready to glue on." Counting is a great skill for your little one to develop, so you won’t want to miss out on this super easy
- [Science for Halloween](https://www.howweelearn.com/science-for-halloween/) - With Halloween just a couple short weeks away, I knew it was the right opportunity to dive right in with some great activities with my little one. It’s a time I look forward to each year, and this year is no exception. My two older children took great enjoyment and shared a few giggles as
- [Halloween Sensory Bin](https://www.howweelearn.com/halloween-sensory-bin/) - I’m always looking for fun and festive ways to enforce letter learning with my preschooler. It’s a bonus if the set up is short and the playtime is long. With this Halloween sensory bin, I was thrilled with how easy it was to set up and how many different ways my preschooler played and learned. Halloween Sensory
- [Rock Crafts: Fun Things for Kids to Make and Do!](https://www.howweelearn.com/rock-crafts-fun-things-for-kids-to-make-and-do/) - Rocks are an abundant material that lend itself well to a number of craft projects and activities that are perfect for children. In this post you will find many great ideas to inspire you and your kids to get creative, have fun and learn with rocks - now doesn't that ROCK?! There are so many
- [SPLASHINGLY Fun Pool Games for Kids!](https://www.howweelearn.com/splashingly-fun-pool-games-for-kids/) - Nothing says summer quite like a swimming pool - right? We don't have one of our own, but we have a pass for our local public swimming pool this year. Spending so much time in the water we have discovered some pretty fun pool games for kids. Swimming itself is a perfectly splendid thing to
- [Finger Painting Ideas](https://www.howweelearn.com/finger-painting-ideas/) - No childhood is complete without some good, old-fashioned, messy, squishy, colourful finger painting. And with winter holidays just beginning, I thought it was a great time to share some wonderful finger painting ideas with you. Trust me, the paint will wash away in no time (well, perhaps a little time) but the memories will stay
- [DIY Puppets](https://www.howweelearn.com/diy-puppets/) - Puppets! Goodness, I had forgotten about puppets! With our most recent quiet bin (the puppet making one below) I have been reminded of the important role puppets can play in children's play. Letting little ones create their own characters is a fabulous means to helping them immerse themselves in the beautiful land of make believe.
- [Cottage Craft Ideas](https://www.howweelearn.com/cottage-craft-ideas/) - We head away each summer to a cottage with my parents, sisters, brother, and all the spouses and kids between us. It is always busy, but something I look forward to every year. Lots of time to laugh and visit and catch up. Last year, the apple juice cups outnumbered the wine glasses. And this
- [Halloween Sensory Play AND a Sticky Tree](https://www.howweelearn.com/halloween-sensory-play/) - There are so many wonderful Sensory Play ideas! For this Halloween Sensory Play activity, I combined two ideas that I love - providing Sammy and Benjamin with a Sensory Invitation to Play! Best of all, the bin took me 2 minutes to put together and the boys have been enjoying it for days. I began
- [Homemade Moon Sand](https://www.howweelearn.com/homemade-moon-sand/) - Over the last year, I have really found that doing mindfulness activities and meditation for myself have really helped me stay calm and at peace, even during difficult times. Taking deep breaths before walking into work, or yoga with the family have really been positive habits I have added to my life. I feel like
- [Natural Fall Quiet Bin Activity](https://www.howweelearn.com/natural-fall-quiet-bin-activity/) - Quiet time. We all crave it from time-to-time, and our children do, too. This Fall quiet bin activity I'm sharing with you today is a great way to incorporate some quiet time into your day, which is so important for your child. Our little ones take in so much new information every day. At times, taking in all this
- [Lavender No Cook Homemade Playdough: A Soothing Sensory Play Experience](https://www.howweelearn.com/lavender-no-cook-homemade-playdough-a-soothing-sensory-play-experience/) - I wish you could smell through the computer because the smell of this lavender is amazing. We are incredibly fortunate to have a small garden—one of my "asks" when we started to figure out what we wanted to plant, was a lavender bush. Lavender is best known for its’ relaxing, soothing properties—people use it in
- [Building on Observations – A Mucky and Super Fun Science Home School Activity](https://www.howweelearn.com/building-on-observations-a-mucky-and-super-fun-science-home-school-activity/) - In this exciting, albeit somewhat mucky, oh so fun, Science home school activity, we build on our wee ones’ observation skills with three key phrase starters. Those phrases are “I see…” “I think…” “ I wonder.” As always, this activity involves the ever-crucial oral language component, as well as building their confidence in sharing their
- [Weekly Newsletter](https://www.howweelearn.com/weekly-newsletter/) - Wonderful! Thank you so much for letting me know that you would like to only receive ONE email from me each week. I will be sending you my weekly newsletter full of creative learning ideas, easy crafts, and great quiet time activities for you and your little ones to enjoy. I hope you love it!
- [Color Mixing Activity](https://www.howweelearn.com/color-mixing-activity/) - Over the summer holidays, my only child finally got to see his cousin after months of not being able to visit with family. He was thrilled to have a playmate, and it was exciting to explore how my preschooler’s activities could be scaled to dynamically engage a seven-year-old. His cousin is deeply interested in arts and
- [Mystery Box – Sensory & Vocabulary Activity](https://www.howweelearn.com/mystery-box-sensory-vocabulary-activity/) - You hear “sensory activity” and you think messy, right? Well, lucky for you, this kindergarten language development activity is mess-free but just as much fun as any other sensory activity! The purpose of this activity is to let your child explore an object using only their sense of touch, while using descriptive language to communicate to
- [Outdoor STEM Activities - Toilet Paper Roll Experiment](https://www.howweelearn.com/outdoor-stem-activities-tp-experiment/) - Have you ever thought to use a toilet paper roll in a science experiment? Well, get ready friends ... this one is awesome! As you may know, I just love encouraging children’s thinking and learning through experiments and play and outdoor STEM activities are perfect for this. If you enjoy doing this too, then this
- [Fun Ways to Practice Writing Letters](https://www.howweelearn.com/fun-ways-to-practice-writing-letters/) - Who needs a pencil and paper when there are so many other (way more engaging and fun) ways to practice our letters? In fact, playing with letters in THESE ways actually strengthen little hands, dexterity, and fine motor skills, making writing with a pencil much easier down the road. My little guy loves learning
- [Outdoor Nature Prints for Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/outdoor-nature-prints-for-kids-2/) - As the weather gets warmer, we have slowly been moving our art supplies outdoors. My kids are used to doing art inside at the table, but there is something refreshing and exciting for toddlers about taking the materials we have and using them in a new space. Outdoor art, especially our nature prints, gives us a
- [Active Alphabet Activity](https://www.howweelearn.com/active-alphabet-activity-2/) - My boys sure love to move...can anyone relate? If so, you will love this active alphabet activity! Not only is it full of alphabet learning and perfect for preschoolers, it lets little ones use their whole body to learn about letter formation! That is such a powerful thing. Active Alphabet Activity When our children use
- [Sand Art for Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/sand-art-for-kids-2/) - From beaches with wild horses to riverside cliffs with flowering blackberry bushes, we’ve been steeped in sunshine while camping at our local state parks. When camping, I try to limit planned activities and pack minimally so that we can enjoy the simple pleasures. What I love about sand art for kids is that it is
- [Gross Motor Activities for Busy Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/gross-motor-activities-for-busy-kids/) - Do you know what gross motor play is? If you have busy kids I am sure you are engaging in it daily - you might just not know that term. Gross motor activities involve the whole body and big muscles of the body. Running, jumping, even sitting requires gross motor skills. One of the BEST
- [Chalk Art For Kids: A Smashing Summertime Success!](https://www.howweelearn.com/chalk-art-for-kids-a-smashing-summertime-success/) - At the end of last summer, we stocked up on summer supplies and put them away in a cabinet in our garage—who doesn’t love a good sale? So, as the weather got warmer, my kids were thrilled to see that I was well stocked with the basics for outdoor play - bubbles and boxes of
- [A Wonderfully Messy Sandcastle Craft](https://www.howweelearn.com/a-wonderfully-messy-sandcastle-craft/) - With summer just around the corner, I can’t help but dream about the hot sun and the sand at our feet. Since we are not quite ready to head to the beach, I thought what fun it would be to pretend and make a sandcastle craft! Sandcastle building can get messy so why shouldn’t this
- [Stem Challenge: Nature Boats](https://www.howweelearn.com/stem-challenge-nature-boats/) - If there is one thing I like more than a good STEM challenge, it's a STEM challenge in nature! In school I have used the penny boat challenge but in this beautiful weather no one wanted to be inside. So, I said to my two boys, "Let's get outside and play!" As I am currently
- [Quiet Time Ideas for Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/quiet-time-ideas-kids/) - How's that cold cup of coffee, Mama? Oh wait - it's in the microwave (cold yet again) right? I KNOW. I have been there. You need (desperately) quiet time ideas for kids. Whether you have a toddler or preschooler who is just outgrowing his nap or you are looking for independent play ideas so you
- [A Handprint Kindness Card](https://www.howweelearn.com/a-handprint-kindness-card/) - We decided today was a great day to spread a little kindness. Since we are practising physical distancing and staying home as much as possible, we opted to spread some kindness through the mail with some homemade cards. Little Norah was ALL OVER this craft. She has recently had some fun experiences with paint and
- [Garden Fun: Teaching Kids to Grow their Own Food](https://www.howweelearn.com/garden-fun-teaching-kids-to-grow-their-own-food/) - The snow is officially done here in Ontario (I hope you are listening Mother Nature - we are officially done ... please). And this means it is time for some fun in the garden with my kids! Over the last few years I have really taken to vegetable gardening. I am far, far, far from
- [Healthier Frozen Summer Treats!](https://www.howweelearn.com/healthier-frozen-summer-treats/) - Do you know that Canadian's talk about weather more often than any other topic? I remember reading that awhile ago and have been acutely aware of my weather chit chat since then. You know what? I completely believe that fact. I have found myself chatting about weather almost daily. But really it is no wonder.
- [How to Incubate Chicken Eggs with Kids!](https://www.howweelearn.com/incubate-chicken-eggs-kids/) - Hatching chicken eggs with kids has to be one of the most rewarding experiences I have ever had. Nature is amazing and watching little ones experience this first hand is incredible. The marvel, excitement, and oh all that learning! This is my third time hatching eggs with kids, though my first time doing it at
- [How are Stalactites Formed?  A Scientific Demonstration](https://www.howweelearn.com/how-are-stalactites-formed/) - The love of science is alive and well in our house right now. Both boys love everything dinosaur right now, with a fascination for space (amazingly awesome) close behind. I thought it was a great time to do some simple science experiments. We will be doing one with walking water soon, but today I think
- [Santa Nail Design: Adorable and Simple!](https://www.howweelearn.com/santa-nail-design/) - My creative Madeline convinced me I could use some seasonal nails. I was thinking, perhaps I would go wild with red ... she had other plans. This Santa nail design she came up with is equal parts hilarious and adorable! Perhaps even better - this nail design is super simple! And makes for fantastic little
- [Halloween Nail Art: A simple How-to for 5 Fun Designs](https://www.howweelearn.com/halloween-nail-art-5-designs/) - If you have been reading our blog for a little while, you likely know I enjoy nature learning and being outside. However, I feel just as strongly about nurturing my wee ones interests. Which brings me to ... our Halloween Nail Art Tutorial :) Madeline (11) absolutely loves creating and making art in many different
- [DIY Stick Horse and Horse Songs](https://www.howweelearn.com/diy-stick-horse-horse-songs/) - My Madeline loves to DIY as much as I do. When she saw our empty vinegar jug she immediately decided to make a DIY Stick Horse for Sammy. And it turned out so cute! Sammy loves horses, horse crafts, horse songs, and ... low and behold ... his DIY Stick Horse. This horse craft was
- [The Rubber Egg!](https://www.howweelearn.com/the-rubber-egg/) - This science experiment for kids is a crowd pleaser. Making a hard boiled egg bounce is very impressive. Even very small children know that eggs crack when broken – well imagine their surprise when, through this science experiment, you turn a hard boiled egg into a bouncy ball! This was day 5 of our Science
- [Cardboard Dragon STEM Craft](https://www.howweelearn.com/cardboard-dragon-stem-craft/) - Day 2 of my daily writing challenge and things are getting FIRED UP already! Well, I guess not fired up - perhaps just fierce. A bit dragon-like .... dragon craft like ... A dragon craft. We made a dragon craft is all that I am trying to say ... I was on Pinterest and looking
- [Our Current Homeschooling Schedule](https://www.howweelearn.com/our-current-homeschooling-schedule/) - Alright friends. Let the Quarantine writing begin! I am challenging myself to write on my blog each and every day while we are home in Quarantine. My family and I have been 'safe at home' on our farm for 4 weeks now, and we are sticking to physical distancing and only going out when truly
- [Make Believe: The Drawing Chef](https://www.howweelearn.com/make-believe-drawing-chef/) - We do a lot of make believe play at home. Madeline loved it when she was a bit smaller, and Sammy, at the age of three, has just started his love for make believe too. Today I thought I would share an imaginative play activity that we love right now - and it could not
- [Kids Learning Club Videos!](https://www.howweelearn.com/kids-learning-club-videos/) - Welcome to the Kids Learning Club! We are excited to be sharing daily videos with you right now everyday at 10:30 am EST. Miss Adelaide will be LIVE on Facebook each morning and we will then be uploading the videos to YouTube and sharing them here as well. If you love silly brain twisting riddles,
- [School Closure Resources for PreK-Grade 4](https://www.howweelearn.com/school-closure-resources-for-prek-grade-4/) - Welcome to my quiet space where we can shut the world away for a few minutes and focus on our little ones. I wanted to create a post specifically about the school closure resources I have created to help you during this challenging time. While I know stress is at an all time high for
- [Paper Chain Jewellery Quiet Bin](https://www.howweelearn.com/paper-chain-jewellery-quiet-bin-2/) - A photo on Friday --- and better yet, a Quiet Bin Idea photo! (To complement my eBook A Year of Educational Quiet Bins). We are still loving (loving) our quiet bins. This is one of our newer ones, tiny strips of paper with some tape for making paper chain necklaces, bracelets, and rings. What do
- [Attachment Breaks while Working from Home with Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/attachment-breaks-while-working-from-home-with-kids/) - My sister-in-law is among the many, many, many parents who is now trying to navigate her way through working from home with her three young children. She suggested I write a post about Attachment Breaks for parents to take with their children during the day. Brilliant! You see, I believe in this idea whole heartedly,
- [Egg-cellent Easter Egg Hunt Ideas!](https://www.howweelearn.com/egg-cellent-easter-egg-hunt-ideas/) - You know how sometimes you do the same thing, year after year, just because it is what you have always done, year after year? That might sound deep - but it's not. I'm just talking about Easter Egg Hunts. I pride myself in being creative and original. I love coming up with cool ideas for
- [14 DIY Bird Feeders for Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/diy-bird-feeders/) - I was introduced to birdwatching by my grandparents. They lived on the edge of a forest and had a huge array of bird feeders. My Nana could tell you every type of bird you saw, which bird feeder they liked best, and how to keep squirrels out of said bird feeder. While we only have
- [Daily Activity for Monday March 16th](https://www.howweelearn.com/daily-activity-for-monday-march-16th/) - Hello friends! In response to all the current school closures and children who are now at home I have decided to start a daily Facebook Live video sharing some educational fun with your little ones. My first Facebook Live will take place Monday March 16th at 9:00 am EST. I hope you and your little
- [Your Best Motherhood in 2020!](https://www.howweelearn.com/your-best-motherhood-in-2020/) - Have you ever wondered about 'attachment parenting'? The theory behind it, how it benefits children, and how it can make you a happy mom? I have. Lots. So I asked my friend Christie, who is an expert in this area, to share a few posts with us on this topic. This is the very first
- [Amazingly Creative and Easy Baby Halloween Costumes](https://www.howweelearn.com/baby-halloween-costumes/) - As I have mentioned, I am a big fan of any Holiday or Celebration! My wee ones and I love Halloween. Choosing costumes is something we spend a lot of time thinking about each season - as we like to make our own as much as possible. I decided to search on Pinterest for some
- [Learn about Shapes with Snowman Crafts!](https://www.howweelearn.com/snowman-crafts-shapes/) - I was looking for some winter crafts yesterday, and guess what I found? A post I did last year that I had forgotten all about - oodles of snowman crafts! Perhaps it is just what you were looking after as well? Here is my original post friends: We have had our first snow flurries. We
- [Rhyming Games: Rhyme or SLIME](https://www.howweelearn.com/rhyming-games-rhyme-or-slime/) - I just love teaching kids to rhyme. I have the BEST rhyming words game for preschoolers! Not to toot my own horn or anything, but 3 year olds just adore this fun and easy activity. Rhyming is likely not brand new to your preschooler. I bet you naturally do it every day – perhaps
- [Simple and Hands-On Counting Activities!](https://www.howweelearn.com/counting-activities-preschool/) - Teaching kids their numbers doesn't need to be tricky - it can truly be as easy as 1, 2, 3! The trick is to know exactly what you need to teach. Counting activities for preschoolers should be fun and engaging. I have found some great ones to share with you. Just before we dive into
- [Back to School Crafts](https://www.howweelearn.com/back-to-school-crafts/) - Are you looking for back to school crafts?! Do you have a little one starting school this year? Maybe a preschooler heading to school for the first time? Or older children heading back to school? Maybe you are homeschooling and about to embark on a brand new school year? No matter what boat you currently
- [How to Stay Healthy in the Winter](https://www.howweelearn.com/how-to-stay-healthy-in-the-winter/) - Winter is in full swing for many of us. This also means more germs and viruses floating around. Many people find themselves getting at least one bad cold or flu bug each winter season. If you also have little children, those germs can seem like they multiply much more quickly! Thankfully, there are lots of
- [6 Outdoor DIY Projects for Kids Play Spaces!](https://www.howweelearn.com/7-outdoor-diy-projects-kids-play-spaces/) - We have a very large backyard, complete with loads of 'potential'. Currently, we have a big vegetable garden and a wooden swing set. I have been waiting to put a lot of time and energy (and money) into the backyard, as we are looking to move soon. However, with another summer quickly approaching I am
- [7 Stellar Sidewalk Chalk Games for Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/7-stellar-sidewalk-chalk-games-for-kids/) - I have been thinking so much lately about my desire to get back to that art of living simply. I want my little ones off of those screens (that seem to creep in out of nowhere) and outside truly enjoying their childhood! So I have been thinking of fun, classic activities to get those little
- [A Neat Opportunity with VIPKID!](https://www.howweelearn.com/neat-opportunity-vipkid/) - This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of VIPKID. All opinions are 100% mine. I don't often get to write to you with teaching opportunities - but today I am so excited to do just that! I have recently learned about this amazing company called VIPKID and they are seeking American and Canadian
- [How We Connect and Calm After School](https://www.howweelearn.com/calming-after-school/) - I am so excited to partner with some of my amazing sponsors to bring you this post. With my littlest starting school this year I have been reminded of the amazingly important and life changing role I can play in helping my him adjust and succeed. I am not being dramatic --- for his little
- [Rocking Rock Pendants!](https://www.howweelearn.com/rock-crafts-for-kids/) - Have you ever noticed that rock crafts, well, rock? I tell you - I have yet to see a craft for kids that uses rocks that I have not loved. We have used rocks to make these neat story stones, we have used them to make gorgeous pebble art, to create a beautiful tactile alphabet,
- [Playdough is for the Birds!](https://www.howweelearn.com/playdough-bird-craft-kids/) - It is the season for birds! Which makes it my Mamas least favourite time of the year. She is utterly terrified of birds. Which also means she is not such a fan of coming over to the farm, you know, given our flock of lovely feathery ladies. Especially since those ladies are so tame and
- [Gift Guide for Family Togetherness](https://www.howweelearn.com/gift-guide-for-family-togetherness/) - Some of us here want our little ones to develop a love of nature. Some of us want our children to learn to love learning. Some of us here want to share great art and craft ideas with our little ones. But all of us? We all love togetherness. Time spent with our families -
- [Name Symmetry](https://www.howweelearn.com/name-symmetry/) - These little boys of mine managed to stay healthy right through the holidays. They waited until day two of school being back in to come down with the nasty bug that made their sister sick all holiday long. Poor boys. It's likely the same in your house - in ours, there are different levels of
- [9 UNIQUE Outdoor Activities for Babies](https://www.howweelearn.com/unique-outdoor-activities-for-babies/) - When my Benjamin was born, we had some adjusting to do. In many ways of course, but especially in our outdoor play. My kids were used to being outside - A LOT. But with a baby, it can be a challenge. And when that baby starts to move it can be an even bigger challenge!
- [One Step to Healthy Living](https://www.howweelearn.com/one-step-healthy-living/) - One of my very most favourite blogs of all times is Soule Mama. Amanda writes so beautifully about the simple life she is living with her family. I read her posts and feel inspired to slow down and connect with my family, using what we have and making our own when needed. But we are
- [5 Ways to Reuse Wrapping Paper](https://www.howweelearn.com/ways-to-reuse-wrapping-paper/) - Merry Christmas! I just wanted to send you a quick note, wishing you the happiest of holidays. Thank you for all of the love and support you have given me this year with my website. Your comments, shares, and encouragement keep me inspired to continue. Happy Holidays to you and yours! Oh ... and don't
- [Tissue Paper Candle Craft for Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/tissue-paper-candle-craft-kids/) - I introduced Madeline (11) to Pinterest, and as I suspected, it was love at first click. She uses Pinterest a bit differently then most, I believe - or perhaps this is what most people do. She finds an idea and just uses the picture to try to find out how it was made. Through guess
- [Triceratops Nest: Dinosaur Dig](https://www.howweelearn.com/dinosaur-dig-triceratops-nest/) - Sammy's Dinosaur fascination continues (thank goodness!) so yesterday we created this Dinosaur Dig. I thought of this sensory activity after seeing the Dinosaur Land on Teachpreschool.org (such a great idea!). Sam was so very excited to explore his Triceratops Nest in the Backyard. It was super easy to make, and Sam had so very much
- [Teaching Kids Shapes: Snack Shapers](https://www.howweelearn.com/teaching-kids-shapes-math-games/) - Teaching kids shapes is a great math activity for toddlers and preschoolers. It can be made into a very fun math game by using food. I have yet to meet a wee one that does not love snack time! Teaching kids shapes is best done slowly. Introduce your wee one to one shape at a
- [50 Learning Activities for Babies](https://www.howweelearn.com/50-learning-activities-for-babies/) - I have received a few notes asking about ideas of activities for babies. Well, I am a big believer in simple experiences. Letting little ones experience as many simple things as possible will immensely benefit them throughout their childhood. And keeping it simple is key! Here is a post I wrote well over three years
- [The Jolly Postman, By J. & A. Ahlberg](https://www.howweelearn.com/153/) - The Jolly Postman written by Janet and Allan Ahlberg is one of my all time favourite books for kids. This book is a classic! Description: This book is about a postman who delivers letters to fairy-tale characters. This book is unique as it has envelopes on certain pages housing letters to the various characters inside.
- [How to Become a Mindful Mama](https://www.howweelearn.com/how-to-become-a-mindful-mama/) - My early motherhood experience felt like a continuous quest for the next point of comfort. At first it was milestones, like “once the baby sleeps through the night” or “once she starts taking a bottle”. When I realized those dreams were illusive and perhaps unattainable, I started aiming for more short-term reprieves, like nap time
- [Raising Mindful Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/raising-mindful-kids/) - My first daughter was born with a twinkle in her eye. She is vibrant and fully alive. When she was newly one-year-old, I vividly remember sitting with her at the tail end of summer under a big shady tree, watching her eat a fresh ripe peach for the first time. She brought that fuzzy fruit
- [Wikki Stix Holiday Giveaway!](https://www.howweelearn.com/wikki-stix-holiday-giveaway/) - I am so excited to partner with Wikki Stix today to bring you this GIVEAWAY! 'Tis the season for sharing my favourite things with you! As you likely know, we love our Wikki Stix. I have written to you about them before in this post on strengthening fine motor skills, this post on making
- [Bubblegum Pie](https://www.howweelearn.com/bubblegum-pie-2/) - Ok friends, have I got a find for you! You know how we want our little ones to be world changers? We want them to think outside the box? We want them to be confident in their ideas and go after their dreams, no matter what those "inside the box" might think? Well, how on
- [Word Scramble Scavenger Hunt!](https://www.howweelearn.com/word-scramble-scavenger-hunt-idea/) - Oh spelling! It can come so easy for some little ones, and is just so darn tricky for others. We have been playing a lot with different ways to work on this skill and came up with a super fun Word Scramble Scavenger Hunt idea! This year we have been using "Word Ladders" to help
- [The Perfect Recipe for Salt Dough Beads](https://www.howweelearn.com/the-perfect-recipe-for-salt-dough-beads/) - As you might know, I have the absolute best playdough recipe you will ever find. Goodness that sounds braggy, sorry about that, but it is! It comes from having been a Kindergarten teacher for ten years. Well, today I get to share with you the perfect recipe for salt dough. Specifically, the perfect salt dough
- [Monster Numbers](https://www.howweelearn.com/monster-numbers/) - In the video I posted I talked all about different ways wee learn numbers in my house with these number monsters. Sammy has been loving these little monsters that we made, so I wanted to share with you how he has been using them, for those who prefer a post over video. Sammy is able
- [The trouble with fine motor skills](https://www.howweelearn.com/the-trouble-with-fine-motor-skills-2/) - I am very honoured to have been asked to partner with Wikki Stix today to help spread the word about the Unplugged Play Day! I share a lot of kids activities in this space. Some might say, slightly too many. I can't help it though! I think of a fun activity that I know little
- [Ridiculously FUN Race Ideas for Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/fun-race-ideas-kids/) - If there is one thing I know about us - and by 'us' I mean you, me, and the other fabulous Mamas in this space - it is that we have active kids! Wonderfully busy little people who love to run, jump, and play. This active nature is truly a beautiful thing - but sometimes
- [8 Ways to Play Puzzles!](https://www.howweelearn.com/8-ways-to-play-puzzles/) - Do you know what makes for a fabulously simple quiet time activity? Puzzles. For an activity that is excellent for strengthening little hands and fine motor skills? Puzzles. For increasing attention and concentration? Puzzles. For problem solving and spatial awareness? Puzzles. For sleepless nights and early mornings? Coffee (while little ones do puzzles.) I adore
- [Our Daily Schedule Homeschooling Grade 3 and 1 (with a newborn)](https://www.howweelearn.com/our-daily-schedule-homeschooling-grade-3-and-1-with-a-newborn/) - A friend of mine reminded me how fun it is to see other Mama's daily schedules. When I was first considering homeschooling I remember devouring ALL the information I could find on daily schedules. What does it look like to homeschool grade 1? How much time is spent homeschooling grade 3? Can you homeschool with
- [Establishing Quiet Time - It IS possible!!](https://www.howweelearn.com/establishing-quiet-time/) - Welcome back my Quiet Time friends and happy Tuesday! I have polished up my Quiet Time Queen Crown and am so excited to answer the question that I get ask at least once a week: "How can I get my little ones to actually have a Quiet Time?" Allow me to be brutally honest, because
- [Teaching Numbers with Quiet Time Activities](https://www.howweelearn.com/teaching-numbers-with-quiet-time-activities/) - Settling back into a routine after the holidays? We sure are - hence all of the quiet time activities you are seeing... Adding in a quiet time to our afternoons has completely transformed our days. My little ones rest and unwind allowing them to enjoy the rest of our day. I have been working on
- [Outdoor Activities for Earth Day](https://www.howweelearn.com/outdoor-activities-for-earth-day/) - Earth Day is April 22nd! Looking for some outdoor activities to celebrate Earth Day? I've got you covered. Any day is a great day to get little ones outside, but Earth Day?! This is a day that practically screams for outdoor activities. I have seen oodles and oodles of cute crafts for Earth Day (like
- [Earth Day Nature Walk Ideas for Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/earth-day-nature-walk-ideas-kids/) - Earth Day is on April 22nd, so what better time to get those kids outdoors on a nature walk? Earth Day activities don't need to be complicated. In fact, sometimes it is the simplest of activities that can be the most meaningful to little ones. Going on a nature walk is simple, full of fun
- [Colorful Crafts for Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/colorful-crafts-for-kids/) - With my revelation last week about the lack of colour in winter causing me to go colour crazy in spring, I thought it best to go all out. Why not find the most colourful crafts for kids around? I certainly didn't need to look very far. Turns out every single March I share oodles of
- [8 Awesomely FUN Trampoline Games](https://www.howweelearn.com/8-awesomely-fun-trampoline-games/) - We were hesitant to purchase a trampoline. My boys are rather rowdy, and one little one tends to be a bit accident prone, making me think twice about a trampoline. Or three times. Even four. By the fifth thought, and a lot of convincing and promises of safety, we found ourselves owning a trampoline. The
- [Colourful Easter Craft for Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/colorful-easter-craft-for-kids/) - Are you looking for colourful Easter crafts to do with your kids? Maybe not. Maybe adding colour to everything this time of year is just me. Yesterday I was telling Madeline how I would love her to make some nice and bright art for our home. I had asked her to do this for me
- [Easter Egg Crafts from Paper!](https://www.howweelearn.com/easter-egg-crafts-from-paper/) - Easter egg crafts!! What is it about Easter that gets me in the crafting spirit? It must just be a bit of Spring fever that has me breaking out all the crafting supplies. A little mess can't get me down this time of year! I wanted to find some nice and simple Easter egg crafts
- [Easter Egg Craft with Mess-Free Sensory Play](https://www.howweelearn.com/easter-egg-craft-with-mess-free-sensory-play/) - Spring you guys!! Spring is just around the corner. The air is fresh, the weather is turning mild, the snow is MELTING! It feels so spring-like we decided to start some Easter egg crafts yesterday. Sensory play is always a fun addition to a crafting project - and this sensory addition is fairly mess-free too.
- [Spring Nature Art for kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/spring-nature-art/) - We had our very first bout of spring last week and it was marvelous. It really made me realize that spring is truly right around the corner and my thoughts are drifting to warmer days, green grass and all of the beautiful flowers. We are so excited for the first blooms of the spring. We
- [5 Busy Bags with ANY Deck of Cards](https://www.howweelearn.com/5-busy-bags-with-any-deck-of-cards-2/) - Oh Busy bags! You just have to love them! Though I really don't love the name, to be honest. Busy bags sound to me like they are about keeping kids busy. While that is all well and fine (and certainly can serve a purpose), I prefer to think of them as quiet time activities. Quiet
- [Spring Math Flowers](https://www.howweelearn.com/spring-math-flowers-2/) - Today seems like a fabulous day to bring Spring inside, since of course it is anything but Spring outside! We are going to full on pretend it is sunny and warm with these Spring Math Flowers. Such a simple idea with tons of space for getting creative. Here is my original post about this fun
- [Winter Art Activity: Crayon Resist Winter Landscape](https://www.howweelearn.com/winter-art-activity/) - I love the simplicity of crayon resist art. It seems when the weather gets cold we turn to winter art projects a lot. Crayon resist is definitely one of my go to art projects for kids - so easy and so pretty. We first did this winter art project 5 years ago! At that time
- [Giveaway: Cobble Hill Farm Apothecary!](https://www.howweelearn.com/giveaway-cobble-hill-farm-apothecary/) - I have exciting news today - I am hosting my very first giveaway! Today while you visit you can get not only fabulous, playful, learning ideas for your little ones - but also gorgeous, natural soap and more from Cobble Hill Farm Apothecary! While this is a sponsored post for Cobble Hill Farm Apothecary, my
- ["Your Love Makes Me Grow" Planters](https://www.howweelearn.com/your-love-makes-me-grow-planters-2/) - This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Miracle-Gro Gro-ables. All opinions are 100% mine. I am so excited to partner with Miracle-Gro and the Gro-ables Project to bring you this adorable idea to get your little ones outside and growing! I love gardening and I love bringing my little ones into
- [Buzz Off!!! We're Playing!](https://www.howweelearn.com/buzz-off-planters/) - This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Miracle-Gro Gro-ables. All opinions are 100% mine. I am excited to partner with Miracle Gro and their Gro-ables Project to bring you this neat idea! It is Spring! Finally! While here in Ontario Canada we had a very mild winter, Mother Nature decided to
- [Locally Grown in Ontario!](https://www.howweelearn.com/locally-grown-in-ontario/) - This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of SUBWAY® Restaurants. All opinions are 100% mine. I have some wonderful news to spread and am eager to partner with SUBWAY® Restaurants to do so. But first, as always, a brief (not so brief) story ... As you might recall, we had wanted to
- [Calming Technology](https://www.howweelearn.com/calming-technology/) - I am excited to partner with Hale's Tale today to bring you this post on calming technology. I have been a Mama now for 15 years and can say that it feels as though parenting my oldest as a preschooler happened in a completely different world than I am parenting in now. We did not
- [Bursting with Family Fun!](https://www.howweelearn.com/bursting-family-fun/) - I am excited to partner with Winning Fingers today to bring you this post about an awesome family game: You're Busted! This post contains affiliate links. My Mama is terrified of popping balloons. Which provides some foundation for the reason that my siblings and I are all jumpy and nervous at the sound of balloons
- [Hide and Seek Tag on a Whole New Level](https://www.howweelearn.com/hide-seek-tag-whole-new-level/) - I am so excited to partner with ArmoGear today to bring you this post on their Laser Tag Set. This post contains affiliate links. Hide and seek has always been a favourite around here. Lately though, it's been hide and seek tag. I must admit - not my personal favourite. Especially with the boys getting
- [Whacky Walking Sticks](https://www.howweelearn.com/whacky-walking-sticks/) - I am very pleased to begin sharing seasonal posts with you in partnership with The Pencil Grip . This post contains affiliate links. If interested, you can purchase these awesome Kwik Stix right here. With the beautiful weather appearing more and more we are finding ourselves outside more and more as well. One of the things
- [Popsicle Stick Name Puzzles](https://www.howweelearn.com/popsicle-stick-name-puzzles/) - I am very pleased to begin sharing seasonal posts with you in partnership with The Pencil Grip . This post contains affiliate links. If interested, you can purchase these awesome Kwik Stix right here. It is no secret that we love a good name puzzle over here. I have written about how we have used name puzzles in
- [Teaching and Reaching EVERYONE](https://www.howweelearn.com/teaching-and-reaching-everyone/) - I am excited to partner with Study.com today to bring you this GIVEAWAY and valuable information. I am always baffled when people question how I can teach multiple grades at home. How can I teach grade 1 and grade 3 and still ensure each child is being appropriately challenged? I suppose it baffles me so
- [My Best Money Saving Tip](https://www.howweelearn.com/my-best-money-saving-tip/) - I thought I would share something a little bit different than I usually do with you today. But I know most of you are home with young children, and in that stage of life I thought you might also be trying to pinch a few pennies, as we are. So today I wanted to share
- [Pipecleaner Happy New Year Crown!](https://www.howweelearn.com/pipecleaner-happy-new-year-crown/) - Christmas is a big deal at our house. New years and new years day are not so much. But this year is a bit different. We are travelling and will be on holidays over New Years. So I decided we would do some celebrating and crafting for a Happy New Year celebration! I have mentioned
- [A Snowflake Printmaking Art Project](https://www.howweelearn.com/a-snowflake-printmaking-art-project/) - For those of you lovely folks who have asked or wondered, we are well. We are settling into our new routine. The kids adore their new little sister and we are taking things slow and easy. It's a very nice time of year to welcome a new babe into our family as we are naturally
- [Birch Winter Tree Art Project](https://www.howweelearn.com/birch-winter-tree-art-project/) - I was given some lovely magazines lately - and I have really been enjoying them. But, like anything that stays in my hands too long, one of those magazines has been sacrificed to our crafting. This time as a birch winter tree art project! I must say, this winter art project turned out even better
- [Finding a Focus to our Days](https://www.howweelearn.com/finding-a-focus-to-our-day/) - It is so easy to get caught up in the busy-ness of life, isn't it? I know it can't be just me. I find this feeling especially elevated at this time of year. As I am planning our coming homeschool year I find myself easily swept away with the amazing curriculum, classes, and activities available
- [5 Educational Benefits of Laser Pegs!](https://www.howweelearn.com/5-educational-benefits-of-laser-pegs/) - I am excited to partner with Laser Pegs today. We were invited to write about Laser Pegs by ShopHer Media Influencer Network We had the chance to try out this cool new toy called Laser Pegs and they were an INSTANT hit in our house. My boys really liked the challenge of putting these sets together, and
- [Awesome Bracelets for Kids to Make](https://www.howweelearn.com/awesome-bracelets-for-kids-to-make/) - Making bracelets is really a staple in any childhood, isn't it? I know I spent hours and hours creating DIY bracelets of every kind when I was a kid. My friends and I even set up a bracelet stand one summer, selling our creations to the neighbourhood! I wanted to find some simple bracelets my
- [Wild-Child Wind Spinner](https://www.howweelearn.com/wild-child-wind-spinner/) - There are an awful lot of trees in our new house. Sammy recently made a birdhouse with his Papa, and it made me think about this post from last spring. I think it is time to make some more wind spinners with my wild child. Here is my original post, in case you would like
- [Super Easy DIY Bead Loom](https://www.howweelearn.com/super-easy-diy-bead-loom/) - Do you know what I am LOVING right now? How my Sam is at the perfect age for doing all of the crafty things I remember loving as a child. Like the bead loom! Did you have a bead loom as a child? Before I bought him one, I wanted to try it out to
- [The Easiest Woven Baskets](https://www.howweelearn.com/weaving-baskets/) - It's that time of year for all of those fresh, local berries and goodies! We have been visiting our local farmer's market each week and each week I am so thankful that there are gardeners far better than I. This also means that we have been getting oodles of those green plastic baskets too. And oodles
- [The Easiest Kid-Made Movies!](https://www.howweelearn.com/the-easiest-kid-made-movies/) - I am excited to partner with Wikki Stix to bring you this post that gets kids creating and making! Goodness how easy it is to fall into the rhythm of just a little too much TV and screens in the summertime. A show or two in the morning in jammies, maybe another after some time
- [Fingerprint Keepsake Craft for Kids!](https://www.howweelearn.com/fingerprint-keepsake-craft-for-kids/) - I have mentioned here a time or two how much I love keepsake crafts for kids. Of course I love messy process art and all things creative for my little ones also, but now and again there is certainly a place for a good old fashion keepsake craft. Each year I teach Kindergarten I send
- [Outdoor Birthday Party Ideas](https://www.howweelearn.com/outdoor-birthday-party-ideas/) - We celebrated a great big birthday recently! For Sam's birthday party this year he wanted an outdoor birthday party --- "Outdoor the whole entire time!" Perfect, because the only thing I love more than a house full of little ones, is a yard full of them! I had so much fun coming up with outdoor
- [Building Pictures](https://www.howweelearn.com/building-pictures/) - Do you know what I have been loving once again? Our quiet bins. I had honestly not been utilising them to their full potential for a few months with Sam. He has just turned 8 and I thought he was getting kind of big for them. He likes to read, draw, or look at his
- [St Patrick's Day Craft: Pepper Stamping!](https://www.howweelearn.com/st-patricks-day-craft-pepper-stamping/) - We really don't celebrate St Patrick's day. I said it. The cat is out of the bag. I am a Mom who blogs about activities for kids and I don't celebrate St. Patrick's Day. I am not anti-leprechaun at all (in fact, if anything I would be completely pro-leprechaun). It is just that March is
- [Encouraging Babies to Walk: Gross Motor Activities for Babies](https://www.howweelearn.com/gross-motor-activities-for-baby-walk/) - There are so many firsts during a baby's first year. Benjamin is my third little one, and every first of his has seemed to happen so fast! I promised myself this time I wasn't going to rush anything. This time I was going to enjoy every minute. And while I have, the time has simply
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- [Clothespin Build-a-Snowman](https://www.howweelearn.com/clothespin-build-snowman/) - It came! It finally came! And much in the Northern way we are used to --- late at night, with barely a warning. A good six inches at least ... and on the very same night these newbie farmers ran out of propane in their big old farmhouse. Oh yes, the snow. And I do
- [3 Days of Giveaways Next Week!](https://www.howweelearn.com/3-days-giveaways-next-week/) - It is that time of year! Holiday time! This year I wanted to share some fun toys with you and also (of course) give you a chance to win them. Next week we will be starting our 3 Days of Giveaways! You can expect 3 awesome toys next week: Tuesday December 5th: An "out-of-this-world" awesome
- [Homemade Gifts for Teachers](https://www.howweelearn.com/homemade-gifts-for-teachers/) - I was chatting with my sister yesterday about homemade gifts for teachers. She loves to add a homemade personal touch to her gifts and wanted to be sure that her gift was something a teacher would really love. She's pretty sweet, that sister of mine. I thought it was a wonderful question, and one I
- [The Best Casseroles to Gift a Friend](https://www.howweelearn.com/best-casserole-recipes/) - While it appears that things have been smooth sailing over here this past month (thanks to the magic of writing and scheduling ahead of time) the truth is my family and I have been struggling. More than struggling. In fact, we have been through Hell. Almost exactly one month ago we lost our baby. The
- [Name Hockey](https://www.howweelearn.com/name-hockey/) - My oldest is very artistic. My middle child loves being outside and in nature (and wild). And as it turns out, this baby of mine loves sports. I have to be honest, I really didn't see that last little curve ball. I would say we are a crafty family, sure. An outdoorsy family, most definitely.
- [Stuffed Felt Numbers](https://www.howweelearn.com/stuffed-felt-numbers/) - It's that time of year - the time when I begin to wonder why on earth I did not start my holiday crafting earlier. Good grief! This Mama will be busy for the next few weeks. Here is a post I did last year on making felt numbers. I was aiming for the alphabet for
- [A Letter Learning Snowball Toss Game!](https://www.howweelearn.com/snowball-toss-game/) - It has been hard to keep Sammy inside for any length of time lately. We have had quite a lot of snow for a good two weeks now - and I was sort of hoping the novelty would begin to fade. I love being outside, but Benjamin, who is one, does not enjoy the snow.
- [Snowflake Silhouettes](https://www.howweelearn.com/snowflake-silhouettes/) - The snow that arrived earlier this week in full force - the storm that left us almost a foot of snow - has come and gone. I believe I said it was here to stay. But this morning we have green grass. A blessing really - a second chance for us newbie farmers to REALLY
- [Quiet Time is Coming ...](https://www.howweelearn.com/quiet-time-coming/) - I have decided it's time. Time for me to share all that I know about how we transitioned from a chaotic home to a calm one. Going from chaotic to calm is far easier than you might think. There was a period of time where I could not even talk on the phone without a
- [Making Box Forts ...](https://www.howweelearn.com/making-box-forts/) - Oh those classic childhood activities. I vow to never get so busy that I forget those classics! The other day John came home from work talking about these great big boxes that arrived at his office. I literally jumped off the couch and asked him if he brought them home. He looked at the size
- [The Best Quiet Time Activities for Kids](https://www.howweelearn.com/best-quiet-time-activities-kids/) - You made it! You have made it to your crowning day. Today you will officially become a Quiet Time Queen. I bet you will love it --- the coffee is warm, the kids are rested, and life is good. Today I will share the last part of our series on Quiet Time --- the activities!
- [Embossed Tin Leaves](https://www.howweelearn.com/embossed-tin-leaves/) - The cold weather has settled here in my neck of the woods. Well, it settled a few weeks ago and then vanished and summer returned! But it is back again, and this time I do believe it will stay. We are in fact having that early Fall weather that includes layering up and starting the
- [Making Story Magnets](https://www.howweelearn.com/making-story-magnets/) - Goodness, it has been a little while since I have written. I was in a bit of a fog I suppose. A going to have a new baby fog, that is. We are so excited to let you know that I'm expecting a new little babe to join our family this Spring! Well, we are
- [Nancy Number Face](https://www.howweelearn.com/nancy-number-face/) - A photo on Friday. Happy Friday! The kids and I had so much fun with this number math art. It is as simple as it looks, we just cut out numbers and turned them into eyes, ears, hair, and noses. It was a great chance for my little ones to look at numbers closely, compare
- [10 Old School Birthday Parties!](https://www.howweelearn.com/10-incredibly-fun-preschool-birthday-party-activities/) - Nine! Nine birthday's to celebrate for little ones in my family this summer. Thankfully that includes two sets of twins, otherwise my cupcake intake could spell trouble as I simply cannot say no to a cupcake. Or two. Well, with twin birthdays two cupcakes IS the minimum. I certainly don't want to seem rude. Since
- [Storytelling Social Stories](https://www.howweelearn.com/storytelling-social-stories/) - I have quite taken to this idea of storytelling. I have done it at home with my own little ones for quite some time, but since September I have bravely taken it outside my home and into the Kindergarten classroom. Storytelling captivates little ones like nothing else (Well, Quiet Bins are a very close second).
- [A Handy Kids Bracelet](https://www.howweelearn.com/handy-kids-bracelet/) - Riddle me this ... Why can I not find a craft kit for my son that is not pink, purple, flowery, or covered with girls? Not that he would mind the packaging --- I know he really wouldn't think twice about it, with his 7 year old gentle heart. But I do. With my giddishgeesh year
- [Once Upon a Time ...](https://www.howweelearn.com/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
- [A Puppet-Making Quiet Bin](https://www.howweelearn.com/a-puppet-making-quiet-bin/) - A Quiet Bin idea on Friday. (To add to the ideas in my book A Year of Educational Quiet Bins) Here is the newest Quiet Bin we have added to the rotation this week. And it is a really big hit. Some popsicle sticks, pipecleaners cut in half, a few beads, and a pencil. Oh
- [Pompom Hockey Quiet Bin](https://www.howweelearn.com/pompom-hockey-quiet-bin/) - A Quiet Bin idea on Friday (These Quiet Bins are to add to my original Quiet Bins book, A Year of Educational Quiet Bins: The secret to peaceful days at home with kids) Oh I have super exciting news! I have been working and working on a new Quiet Bin book - and it is
- [How to use Quiet Bins in the Classroom](https://www.howweelearn.com/how-to-use-quiet-bins-in-the-classroom/) - Happy Friday! We have officially survived our first week of homeschooling. All of us. And Madeline has survived her first week of High School! I did not set my hopes too high and I am very, very happy with survival. Onward and upward! Our days at home are quite lovely right now, with one small
- [The Magic of Quiet Bins](https://www.howweelearn.com/the-magic-of-quiet-bins/) - If you visit this little space often, I am sure you know that we love Quiet Bins. I stand by the magic of quiet time wholeheartedly! My kids are happier, calmer, and so much more relaxed now that we have a set quiet time in our day. But Quiet Bins do so much more than
- [Activities for Kids at Home Sick](https://www.howweelearn.com/activities-kids-home-sick/) - It is funny how feelings can change so drastically over time. I realized this on my recent search for activities for kids at home sick. When I was a Mom for the very first time I would worry myself into a tizzy when my little one was sick. I would fret and fuss and waste
- [How to Provide Nurturing Answers to the "WHY's?"](https://www.howweelearn.com/how-to-provide-nurturing-answers-to-the-whys/) - I remember very clearly declaring, likely to myself only, that when my daughter (my first child) entered the "WHY" phase I was going to answer every question. I was going to take the time to answer every little question that popped into her head. And I did try. I would explain everything as thoroughly as
- [Zoom and Sort the ABCs](https://www.howweelearn.com/zoom-sort-abcs/) - I realized that I hadn't written a blog post about painter's tape activities recently. When I looked through my blog posts, I noticed that most of my posts involving my beloved green tape took place last winter. Rather fitting when I think about it. With the chilly, chilly weather our time spent inside increases, and
- [Making a Splash with Origami Boats](https://www.howweelearn.com/origami-paper-crafts-kids/) - It all started so innocently. One paper hat. One single, little paper hat. How was I to know that an origami epidemic was about to happen? It turns out origami is a rather addictive type of paper craft for kids. One hat turns into many, which turn into planes, frogs, and boats too. (post contains

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