by Melissa Droegemueller | Feb 20, 2023 | Spring Activities
Spring is coming, and with it, a school holiday. We all know that spending time with family is a wonderful gift, but it can also be a challenge to take a break from our regular routines. This year, I am going to present my two girls with a menu of things to do on...
by Melissa Droegemueller | Dec 27, 2022 | 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...
by Melissa Droegemueller | Dec 13, 2022 | Winter Activities
By the middle of January, we’re usually ready for something FUN to do as a family. I first read about Winnie the Pooh Day a few years ago, and it’s now one of our favorite winter traditions. What is Winnie the Pooh Day? Winnie the Pooh Day is celebrated...
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...