by Melissa Droegemueller | Feb 1, 2023 | FREE Learning Activities
Now that Christmas and New Year’s Day have passed, the cold winter days can be hard for our kids. We are constantly looking for new indoor play ideas to help the days pass more quickly. We turn to our sensory bins, our favorite indoor toys, and our invitations...
by Melissa Droegemueller | Jan 23, 2023 | Sensory Play
Are you looking for a fun Valentine’s Day activity for your kids that doesn’t require glue or glitter? I learned a long time ago that I am not a crafty mom, but I am more than willing to set up open-ended play ideas for my kids! Sensory play has been a...
by Melissa Droegemueller | Jan 14, 2023 | Great Books
Winter is absolutely my favorite season. I love watching the snow fall and sledding down hills with my girls. I also love all the extra reading time that comes along with the cold weather. We are lucky to live in a small town, near a creek that attracts a lot of the...
by Melissa Droegemueller | Jan 8, 2023 | Parenting Encouragement
Winter can be difficult for a lot of us, especially once the holidays have passed. I actually like winter, except for the long, dark evenings. A couple of weeks ago — on the Winter Solstice — I went to an online journaling class with some friends. One of...
by Melissa Droegemueller | Jan 2, 2023 | Child Development
A few years ago, one of my online friends remarked that our family must live in a toy store. If you follow us on Instagram, you might think that’s true! But what else would you expect from an early education advisor who believes in learning through play?...
