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 | Jul 13, 2018 | Child Development
Imagine this: Your four-year-old wakes up in the morning, cheerful and ready to start the day. He eats his breakfast in a reasonable amount of time. Then he gets dressed and puts on his shoes without reminders from you! You leave the house five minutes earlier than...
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...
