by Melissa Droegemueller | Jun 4, 2021 | Summer Activities
I was what you might call an “indoor kid.” Usually, I preferred to spend most of my free time in my room with a book. When I did go outside, I typically brought a book with me, swinging in the backyard for hours. As a teacher and parent, I believe strongly...
by Melissa Droegemueller | Jan 24, 2020 | Winter Activities
Sometimes I miss being a kid. When I was little, Valentine’s Day felt like an entire “season.” We made our class valentines from scratch, ate yummy candy and treats, and wore cute love-themed clothes to school. (Ah, the 80s!) At some point in my childhood, Valentine’s...
by Melissa Droegemueller | May 28, 2019 | Learning At Home, Seasonal Fun, Summer Activities
Summer is here! Are you ready? These practical tips about summer learning for kids will help you set up a season full of fun, hands-on play. Whether you have toddlers, preschoolers, or school-age kids, you can make this summer the best one yet! Name Your Why Are you a...
by Melissa Droegemueller | May 21, 2019 | Summer Activities
Are you looking for quiet activities for your toddler or preschooler this summer? Our red, white, and blue busy box might be just the thing for your family! If you’ve been around the Rolling Prairie Readers community for any length of time, you know I’m a...
by Melissa Droegemueller | Apr 7, 2019 | Spring Activities
Spring is here! What a fun time to teach our children about science in a creative, hands-on way. Whether you go on a nature walk, pick up trash at a local park, or start a garden, children can learn to care for the environment with these fun Earth Day activities and...
by Melissa Droegemueller | Dec 27, 2018 | FREE Learning Activities, Winter Activities
Hooray, it’s winter! I know it’s not common, but I LOVE winter. (I actually really love celebrating all the seasons, after living in Texas most of my life.) Winter is such a fun time to observe nature with our kids: watching squirrels and bunnies frolic in...
