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Melissa Droegemueller | Rolling Prairie Readers

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I am an elementary school teacher–turned–homeschooling mom with over 13 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!

Our mission is to create a community of lifelong learners where parents inspire and empower their children to follow their passions and use their unique gifts to make the world a better place.

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It was a beautiful week, teasing the arrival of sp It was a beautiful week, teasing the arrival of spring with warmer temps, blue skies, and melting snow. I walked to this favorite spot and spotted five deer grazing up on the hill. 😍

I am so thankful for more outside time, letters from friends, and the most incredible little family doing this life with me. 

#2021happyfile
I can't think of a year when I have been THIS exci I can't think of a year when I have been THIS excited for spring! (I mean, I love winter, but I can't wait to see some color peek through over the next few weeks...)

We're planning our spring unit studies -- rainbows and weather come first. And now you can join us in The Play School Club in March for just $7.50!

Families who purchase March Learning Bundle get:
* TWO of our Family Activity Guides, for a total of 80 playful lessons for kids ages 2-6
* TWO themed Sign & Sing classes with sign language & music
* PLUS, our sensational flexible family schedule training
* AND ongoing support + encouragement in our private Facebook group, The Play School Club (March only)

Every family who purchases the March Bundle will get these 2 Family Activity Guides (with 40 lessons each):

SPRING + RAINBOW
Color: green and rainbow
Letter: Ss
Math: days of the week, counting 1-12
Science: healthy eating choices
Literacy: letter recognition

WEATHER
Letter: Ww is for weather, Uu is for umbrella
Math: days of the week
Science: seasons, the water cycle
Life skills: weather safety
This‌ ‌week’s‌ ‌activity‌ ‌comes‌ This‌ ‌week’s‌ ‌activity‌ ‌comes‌ ‌from‌ ‌our‌ Family‌-Themed ‌Activity‌ ‌Guide‌. 

Set out a set of letter stamps with a fresh batch of playdough. Work on matching upper-and lowercase letters, spell out your child’s name, or practice spelling words. The possibilities are endless!

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One of my girls says she doesn't like science, but One of my girls says she doesn't like science, but she'll read biographies all day long. 😊 

This new release about DNA photographer Rosalind Franklin was a quick, enjoyable read!

(Out of curiosity, did you learn about Franklin in school, along with Watson and Crick?)
It has been so cold this week, but given the situa It has been so cold this week, but given the situation in Texas, I am thankful for all the things I usually take for granted:

Electricity
Running water
Hot showers
Toilets I can flush
Reliable heating

This time next month, highs will be in the 50s. All this snow will melt. I took a walk yesterday and marveled at the sunshine and the glittery reflection of the snow in the late afternoon light.

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One benefit of homeschooling is giving my kids fre One benefit of homeschooling is giving my kids freedom to discover WHO they are and HOW they learn best. 

They move from couch to floor to desk (and back again) all day long. We use visuals, hands-on materials, songs and rhymes, and short videos to help learn new concepts. I bring home books from the library to reinforce things we've learned and try my hardest to make things FUN day in and day out.

Teaching my girls is more than curriculum and lesson plans. It's giving them tools and empowering THEM to take charge of their education. 

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