by Melissa Droegemueller | Aug 22, 2023 | Learning At Home
In all my years teaching in a classroom (and now homeschooling my own two children), I have learned one very important thing: Everyone learns differently! This past year*, with one child in 3rd grade and another in Kindergarten, I have seen how much easier (and more...
by Melissa Droegemueller | May 11, 2023 | Summer Activities
I was what you might call an “indoor kid.” Usually, I preferred to spend most of my free time in my room with a book. When I did go outside, I typically brought a book with me, swinging in the backyard for hours. As a teacher and parent, I believe strongly...
by Melissa Droegemueller | Oct 28, 2021 | Learning At Home
Do your kids like toys? I bet they do! (Honestly, I love them, too.) In our family, we do a lot of learning through play, and we have quite a few educational toys around the house. Every year, I like to see which books and educational toys are most popular here on the...
by Melissa Droegemueller | Feb 4, 2020 | Learning At Home
Six years ago, in January 2014, our tiny two-bedroom apartment was overrun with toys. Our two girls, ages 5 and 2 at the time, seemed overwhelmed with all their choices — and I was tired of cleaning up all day long. Things had to change! I decided to try a toy...
