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Melissa Droegemueller | Rolling Prairie Readers

About Melissa

I am an elementary school teacher–turned–homeschooling mom with over 11 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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Instagram post 2193700137350816101_8736387314 We're heading downtown this morning to see Sinterklaas arrive in his boat float. 🎅⛴️🐴🥕🇳🇱 . (I have a feeling we'll also visit the bakery and library. 🍩📚) . #smalltownlife #sinterklaas #holidayfun #december2019 #familyfun #momsofinsta
Instagram post 2191635533720237595_8736387314 Frindle was only a few years old when I became a teacher. My students LOVED Nick and his hijinks, and so I faithfully added every new Andrew Clements book to my classroom library as they were published. . 22 years later, we have all of his books in our family library. And so, I was heartbroken when I had to break the news to my girls that Mr. Clements had passed away over the holiday weekend. 😢 . There were tears and questions, and a request to reread Frindle as our next family read-aloud. ❤️ . Thank you, Mr. Clements for two decades of fun and heartwarming stories. We will keep your legacy alive!
Instagram post 2190800905971376915_8736387314 Christmas is on its way, and our toddlers and preschoolers could not be more excited! But trying to keep their little hands away from the Christmas tree might be a full-time job, and that’s why I love bringing out engaging activities like playdough and sensory bins. This jingle bell sensory bin has been a big hit at our house, and it might be simpler than you might think. . I had dyed a bunch of noodles green for St. Patrick’s Day. The variety of textures between the wagon wheels, rotini noodles, and shells is a lot of fun for tactile play. I thought it would make the perfect base for this new jingle bell sensory bin. (And noodles are a LOT easier to clean up than rice, which was the base of our last sensory bin!) . We have a set of multicolored bells that are a great size for my 6-year-old’s hands. I also added a few extra accessories to the bin: green and red cups ice cube trays a plastic tablespoon and a jar (glass or plastic, whatever your kids can handle) . You can also work on patterning and fine motor skills with this sensory bin! Place the bells in the ice cube tray (use tweezers, if you like), and then lace the bells on a shoelace or pipe cleaner. . Click the link in our profile to see more about our jingle bell sensory bin: @theplayschoolclub
Instagram post 2190076305176262382_8736387314 Every year, they get up early to read by the light of the Christmas tree. 😍 Christmas is here!
Instagram post 2189584661050014830_8736387314 This is the only way I'm going to make it through the next four weeks: calendars, schedules, and lists! . You can grab these freebies and more when you go to the link in my profile: @theplayschoolclub (Just click on Resource Library, and then look for the Holiday Strategy Session.)
Instagram post 2188704146969100198_8736387314 I love this work that I do. I had no clue what I was doing when I picked my major at just 18 years old...but man, am I glad that I guessed right. . I spent five wonderful years as a full-time classroom teacher, and I loved every minute I spent with my sweet students. 💗 . 8 years ago, I started teaching "mommy & me" enrichment classes in our home, and I realized how much I enjoy working with families to make learning fun at home. . For the past six years, I have been creating themed activity guides for parents of toddlers and preschoolers. Four years ago, I started selling them on my blog. In 2018, I packaged them together into an online membership called The Play School Club. . I love having a small business. It's not about building a brand or making it big -- it's about the kids. And it always will be. . If you want to join us, there is a place for you! . This weekend, you can purchase lifetime access to The Play School Club for just $50, less than 50% of our already low price. Just go to playschool.club to sign up! . 2020 is going to be an amazing year of learning! I can't wait. 💕
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