Live on Zoom · Across Canada

Learning that buzzes with wonder

Online Early Childhood
Learning Classes

Play-based classes building literacy, numeracy & confidence for ages 2–5.

Can't commit to a live class time? Try Pre-Scissor Skills, self-paced →
30+
Years teaching
1,000+
Families taught
Ages 2–5
All programs
From $100
5-session packages
Joanne McMahon teaching in the library

Live Classes to look forward to

All classes run live, weekly on Zoom with Joanne. Parents and caregivers join alongside their child — you'll leave with tools you can use all week. Joanne sends a short video before each class with what supplies to have ready.

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Joanne McMahon holding scissors, preparing a Pre-Scissor Skills activity

The Pre-Scissor Skills Video Series is available now

Five on-demand video sessions that build fine motor strength — watch at your own pace, supply package shipped to your door.

Pre-Scissor Skills — $155 →

More courses coming soon

What happens in a session?

Every class follows a consistent, child-friendly structure that kids quickly come to love.

Welcome song

A familiar song signals it's time to learn and play — children settle in quickly.

Circle time

Warm discussion that builds language skills and prepares little ones for the main activity.

Hands-on activity

Purposeful play targeting literacy, numeracy, or fine motor skills — every child gets involved.

Story & songs

Sessions close with a story and songs — reinforcing the lesson with a calming transition.

Learning through play — at home, on Zoom

Real families, real sessions, real joy.

Children doing a craft activity while watching Busy Bees class on tablet
Mother and child watching a Busy Bees Zoom class together at a table
Child concentrating on a playdough body parts bingo activity
Toddler building a structure with red cups while following Zoom class
Child participating in Busy Bees class on a tablet with supplies laid out
Joanne McMahon, founder of Busy Bees Early Childhood Learning, at her desk surrounded by books and learning materials

A teacher who makes it click

Since 1994, Joanne has worked with over a thousand families — first as a Kindergarten teacher in Flagstaff County, then as an educator empowering parents to support their children's learning at home.

Her approach is practical, playful, and grounded in real child development. Every session gives caregivers strategies they can use right away — and children leave buzzing with excitement.

Early Literacy Number Sense Fine Motor Skills School Readiness Social-Emotional
30+ years experience
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Already running Busy Bees in your day home?

Joanne works directly with day home and daycare providers across Alberta — bringing structured, play-based learning to the children in your care with dedicated pricing and flexible scheduling.

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