by Melissa Droegemueller | Jan 23, 2023 | Sensory Play
Are you looking for a fun Valentine’s Day activity for your kids that doesn’t require glue or glitter? I learned a long time ago that I am not a crafty mom, but I am more than willing to set up open-ended play ideas for my kids! Sensory play has been a...
by Melissa Droegemueller | Jan 19, 2018 | Literacy & Language
Not too long ago, a friend reached out to me for some new book recommendations. Her oldest daughter is getting ready for Kindergarten, and she wants to be sure that their family library has a variety of books for new readers. As parents, we often hear a lot about...
by Melissa Droegemueller | Dec 9, 2017 | Homeschooling (Elementary School)
Are you ready for the winter break? The colder temperatures have arrived in Iowa, and we are making a long list of activities that will keep us busy inside over the next few months. We have our favorite educational toys for open-ended play, winter books, and list of...
by Melissa Droegemueller | Oct 14, 2017 | Fall Activities, Great Books
October is a wonderful time to curl up on the couch and read the best pumpkin books with your children! Before we kick off any unit of study, I always like to begin with a big stack of picture books. I place them all in a basket in the living room, near the couch. The...
by Melissa Droegemueller | Aug 17, 2014 | Homeschooling (Elementary School)
I cannot believe that August is already here! This summer has flown by, but we are ready to get back into our regular routines and see our friends again. Here are our curriculum choices for 1st grade (2014-2015): (Reminder: Rolling Prairie Readers uses affiliate links...
