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I am an elementary school teacher–turned–homeschooling mom with over 15 years experience working with babies through 4th graders. I believe in making learning FUN for ALL kids.

Around here, we are passionate about learning through play, chasing adventures, and good books!

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It's the most wonderful time of the year: jingle b It's the most wonderful time of the year: jingle bell season! You can add them to a super simple sensory bin, set out a basket filled with them next your magnet tiles, or place them in a water bottle (don't forget the BIG magnet!). Our favorite jingle bell sensory bin can be found here (https://rollingprairiereaders.com/jingle-bell-sensory-bin-activity-ideas/), but you can also just add bells to red and green objects you find around the house. #learningathome #learnathome #homeschoollife #homeschoolersofinstagram #homeschoolfamily #homeschoolpreschool #preschoolathome #earlylearning101 #littlelearners #totschool #toddlerfun #toddlerlearning #preschoolplay #preschoolfun #earlyyearsideas #preschoollearning #preschoollife #preKathome #playbasedpreschool #toddleractivities #preschoolactivities #preKactivities #kidsactivities #invitationtoplay #tactileplay #handsonlearning #learningthroughplay #playbasedlearning #playtolearn #playislearning
Some children are natural learners when it comes t Some children are natural learners when it comes to independent play, while others need direct instruction and practice. Here are four ways to encourage independent play: https://rollingprairiereaders.com/independent-play-tips/ #homeschoolpreschool #preschoolathome #earlylearning101 #littlelearners #totschool #toddlerfun #toddlerlearning #preschoolplay #preschoolfun #earlyyearsideas #preschoollearning #preschoollife #preKathome #playbasedpreschool #toddlermom #invitationtoplay #simpleplay #imaginativeplay #intentionalmotherhood #thisismotherhood #motherhoodjourney #parenting #momlife #momentsinmotherhood #raisingkids
Are your children fascinated by the idea of keepin Are your children fascinated by the idea of keeping a tree INSIDE the house during the month of December? Several years ago, I remember my 15-month-old frantically signing TREE every time we passed a Christmas tree — whether we were at our house, someone else’s, church, or the shopping mall. It’s kind of a strange concept for our toddlers and preschoolers to understand. First, we put a tree in the living room, then decorate it with lights and pretty objects. Then, we tell our young children to stay away and not touch it. 😂 Now that our girls are a bit older, they understand that I need them to ask before touching anything on or near our tree. (Several of our ornaments have buttons for music or lines from favorite movies.) I just don’t want the tree coming down on top of them or one of our more fragile ornaments being broken accidentally. I often find them sitting next to the Christmas tree or lying underneath it with a book. So I tucked a few library books about Christmas trees under our tree. (For some reason, my girls are drawn to small piles of books here and there around the house.) You can see our favorite books about Christmas trees here: https://rollingprairiereaders.com/picture-books-about-christmas-trees/
It's about that time...to go toy-shopping! I've b It's about that time...to go toy-shopping! I've been hard at work creating our 2022 Toy Gift Guide for families, featuring our very favorite toys for toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary-age kiddos! Our 50+ recommendations have been divided by category: games & puzzles, arts and crafts, fine motor/visual, and MORE. Sign up here for this free resource: https://rollingprairiereaders.com/lets-talk-toys/ #simpleplay #imaginativeplay #playideas #quickandeasyplay #letsplaytheirway #playisenough #howweplay #playadventures #learningthroughplay #playbasedlearning #playtolearn #playislearning #openendedplay #playingislearning #playmatters #learnandplay #wherelearningmeetsplay #learningisfun #letkidsplay #purposefilledplay
Every fall, I like to rake a path through the leav Every fall, I like to rake a path through the leaves in our yard. 🍁🍁🍁 The girls love to kick a ball around and through the maze! Does your family have fun autumn traditions?
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