by Melissa Droegemueller | Sep 5, 2023 | Fall Activities
When the calendar switches to September, I immediately begin planning our fall family outings: apple-picking, visiting the pumpkin patch, hiking local nature trails, driving to see the changing leaves, and more! One of my intentions here at Rolling Prairie Readers is...
by Melissa Droegemueller | Aug 19, 2023 | Fall Activities, FREE Learning Activities
Fall is my FAVORITE season! The weather is cooling down, the leaves on the trees are changing colors, and pumpkin-spice is about to take over the world for the next few months. I have been SO happy pinning fall-themed activities and dreaming about Halloween costumes...
by Melissa Droegemueller | May 25, 2023 | Summer Activities
Recently on our Facebook page, I asked, “How are you feeling about summer?” Are you feeling overwhelmed by all the activities on your calendar? Or are your kids feeling bored with all their free time? Read on for summer activity ideas for your family!...
by Melissa Droegemueller | May 23, 2023 | Summer Activities
Here in the United States, summer unofficially arrives on Memorial Day weekend. Now that my girls are older (9 and 6), we will spend part of the weekend talking about the true meaning behind Memorial Day (no, not barbecues and pool openings). Like most countries,...
by Melissa Droegemueller | May 11, 2023 | 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 | Apr 11, 2023 | 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...