Every child is unique.
Let’s help them learn THEIR way!
Welcome to Rolling Prairie Readers!
Our mission is to
create a community of lifelong learners
where parents inspire
and empower their children
to follow their passions
and use their unique gifts
to make the world a better place.
We are passionate about:
- learning through play,
- making the most of family time,
- and reading good books!
Visit the Resource Library!
If you want to connect with your kids through play and make learning FUN at home, this is the place to be! (Everything is FREE.)
Here’s what you’ll find as our library grows:
- short video trainings
- reading logs & book lists
- printable checklists & guides
- FUN learning ideas for kiddos ages 2-6
Let’s change the education system from the outside in.
Let’s empower our children to grow up knowing they are special and unique–that they have their own trail to blaze.
Rolling Prairie Readers exists to see whole families embrace a lifestyle of joyful discovery together.
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10 Days of Pumpkin Preschool Activities!
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Build New Fall Habits | Tips for Parents
Happy autumn, friends! What a week it’s been! We went from record-high temperatures earlier this week to real fall weather today: mid-50s and rainy. The girls and I are bundled up in cozy sweats with all the windows open -- and we couldn’t be happier. With the arrival...
Southeastern US Family Road Trip
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Literature-Based Elementary American History Curriculum
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End-of-Year Math Struggles
Every year, about this time, a certain textbook gets flung across the room out of frustration. It's the end of the school year, and our brains are all ready for a break. But it seems like the math lessons just keep getting harder and harder. That confidence that we...
Homeschool Keyboarding Curriculum | A Typesy Review
Do your kids know how to type? Touch typing is a skill that all children need, and the Typesy homeschool keyboarding curriculum is the perfect way to learn to type! I received access to the Typesy Homeschool Family package and was compensated for my time...
