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How to Create a Homeschool Schedule for a New School Year

How to Create a Homeschool Schedule for a New School Year

by Melissa Droegemueller | Jul 19, 2018 | Homeschooling (Elementary School), Preschool at Home

Are you a new homeschooling mom? Maybe you are considering preschool at home or you have decided to homeschool your Kindergarten or 1st grade student. It can be overwhelming: from curriculum to to socialization, everyone has an opinion.  Creating a flexible, effective...

Unit Study: Homeschool Complete Review & Giveaway

by Melissa Droegemueller | Dec 9, 2017 | Homeschooling (Elementary School)

Are you ready for the winter break? The colder temperatures have arrived in Iowa, and we are making a long list of activities that will keep us busy inside over the next few months. We have our favorite educational toys for open-ended play, winter books, and list of...

Our Decision to Homeschool: Kindergarten

by Melissa Droegemueller | Jul 20, 2017 | Homeschooling (Elementary School)

We were outside the library a few days ago, waiting for them to open before heading out of town for vacation. Since I knew we were about to spend 5 hours together in the car, we started playing a short game of “catch the stuffie.” I would toss the bear to...

The Benefits of Homeschooling-Entrepreneur Version

by Melissa Droegemueller | Jan 1, 2017 | Homeschooling (Elementary School)

Our homeschooling journey began about the same time our second daughter was born. I was teaching at our older daughter’s preschool while pregnant, and we all intended to go back when baby Kate was six weeks old. Right before I returned, I was told I would be the...
My Biggest Mistake as a Homeschooling Mom

My Biggest Mistake as a Homeschooling Mom

by Melissa Droegemueller | Nov 16, 2016 | Homeschooling (Elementary School)

It’s hard to believe that we’re already in our fifth year of homeschooling. Sometimes it feels like we’ve just begun and other days, when I talk to new homeschooling parents, I realize just how far we’ve come as a family. When our older daughter was in Kindergarten,...
Homeschooling: 1st Grade Curriculum Choices

Homeschooling: 1st Grade Curriculum Choices

by Melissa Droegemueller | Aug 17, 2014 | Homeschooling (Elementary School)

I cannot believe that August is already here! This summer has flown by, but we are ready to get back into our regular routines and see our friends again. Here are our curriculum choices for 1st grade (2014-2015): (Reminder: Rolling Prairie Readers uses affiliate links...
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I am an elementary school teacher–turned–homeschooling mom with over 11 years experience working with babies through 4th graders. I believe in making learning FUN for ALL kids.

At Rolling Prairie Readers, we are passionate about learning through play, chasing adventures, and good books!

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One of my favorite literacy tips for little kids i One of my favorite literacy tips for little kids is facing books out so the covers are visible. For several years, this is how we've stored our library books: leaning up against the wall in the living room, right next to the couch. . It's amazing how enticing this is for our kids -- I've found it to be one of the most effective ways to foster independent reading! 😍 . (Now that my girls are older, they have a designated bookshelf for the chapter books they borrow from the library, but I still lean our seasonal/holiday picture books next to the couch.)
I love rainbows. 🌈 . I took this photo last spr I love rainbows. 🌈 . I took this photo last spring when a beautiful rainbow showed up at the end of our street. . As a teacher, a lot of amazing kids have been a part of my life. One of my favorites was an incredible boy named River, who had a fabulous sense of humor and a fierce love for his family. . It's been three years since we said goodbye to River, but I think of him every time I see a rainbow.
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I love the transition from Valentine's Day activit I love the transition from Valentine's Day activities to spring and rainbow! 🌈 . (Fun fact: I worked at a Hallmark store for six years, and the changeover after Valentine's Day was always my favorite. I love the yellows, greens, and blues of spring!) . Today, over on our Facebook page, I shared four simple learning activities you can do with pony beads: 🌈 Pouring into a jar + funnel play 🌈 Lacing on a string 🌈 Sorting by color in a six-section muffin tin 🌈 Counting into sections of an egg carton (1 bead, 2 beads, 3 beads, etc.) . I'll share another favorite pony bead activity in my stories! 😉
The library is our favorite place on a cold winter The library is our favorite place on a cold winter day. 😍
Our oldest is performing in a play this morning! W Our oldest is performing in a play this morning! We had to drop her off early, which means a stroll downtown in the brilliant sunshine.
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