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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!

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We have gotten a lot of rain (and snow) this week, We have gotten a lot of rain (and snow) this week, which means a LOT more indoor time than usual. . I've been pulling out all the activities I can think of to offer my kids. Sometimes they LOVE the activity and come back to it again and again. . Sometimes, it lasts for a few minutes, and then they move onto something else. . My point is that I don't always know which activities will be a HIT. I just keep offering a variety of things and see what catches their fancy. . These pumpkin thumbprint counting cards were a fun family collaboration. I got out the red and yellow paint so my artist could mix up orange (pro-tip: we used a lot more yellow than red!). . My tactile kid LOVED doing the fingerprints. Once they were dry, the cards went back to the artist for stems and leaves. I wrote the numbers and words, and we scrounged around for clothespins in our craft drawer. . I think these will be a fun gift for our preschool friends. 🎃
I am pretty fanatical about voting. I am determine I am pretty fanatical about voting. I am determined to vote in every election (even the "little ones") -- and it's always been a family affair. . My husband and I would each take a kiddo with us to the voting booth and explain our choices. Homeschooling in action! . This year has been different. We caucused for the first time right before coronavirus shut everything down. My husband and I both stood for different candidates (neither of whom are on the ballot now). . We voted in the primary this summer (two of our representatives in Congress are up for re-election) by mail, which was another new experience. The girls sat with us while we filled out our ballots and sent them back. . I really wanted to vote in person for the general election, but we ultimately decided to vote by mail again. Our ballots have already been received and verified by our county auditor, so now we wait. . I am thankful to live in a country where we have the right to vote. It's not easy, but it's worth it. . And when I vote, I think about every one of my students that I've ever taught. I vote for them, for my own two kids, and for all the children in this country who deserve to have a government that represents them and their best interest. 💙♥️💙♥️💙
Our family has always valued adventuring together. Our family has always valued adventuring together. . My 'on this day' notifications bring up the most special memories, day in and day out. . On cold, rainy days at home, I'm thankful for views like this one.
Fall has arrived in our tiny corner of the world, Fall has arrived in our tiny corner of the world, and I am so excited for cooler weather. (Yes, I am "that" person.) . However, I am really sad to be missing out on our favorite fall activities. We have a high-risk child, and we live in a state with no mask mandate...so we will spend the next few months still in isolation. 😥 . It's so tempting to complain, but I am committed to making the best of these cold, cozy months at home. Puzzles, popcorn, hot chocolate, fuzzy socks, good books -- all good things!
Last year, I saved seeds from one of our pumpkins Last year, I saved seeds from one of our pumpkins for sensory play. . I ended up dyeing them like I do with noodles (food coloring + hand sanitizer), and my tactile learner LOVES them. . Last week, I pulled them out (along with our muffin tin and tweezers) for a fine motor + color sorting activity. I kid you not -- this is her favorite #invitationtoplay all year! . (I've also seen folks use dyed seeds for art, but we haven't gotten that far yet. She doesn't want to give them up and permanently glue then to paper. 😂)
We had a chance to (safely) see a traveling SUE ex We had a chance to (safely) see a traveling SUE exhibit last month, and then our library ordered this book at our request. 😍 . Even in these strange times, we are doing our best to keep the fires of interest-led learning alive!
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