by Melissa Droegemueller | Sep 19, 2023 | Parenting Encouragement
There’s something special that I love about back-to-school time. It could be the cooler weather or the promise of another year of learning — but truthfully, it’s probably getting back to routines that I love the most. I am a Type A parent raising two wonderful,...
by Melissa Droegemueller | Jul 25, 2023 | Homeschooling (Elementary School), Preschool at Home
Are you a new homeschooling mom? Maybe you are considering preschool at home or you have decided to homeschool your Kindergarten or 1st grade student. It can be overwhelming: from curriculum to to socialization, everyone has an opinion. Creating a flexible, effective...
by Melissa Droegemueller | Jun 1, 2023 | Parenting Encouragement
Summer is a time of transition, especially if you have older kids who will be home from school for a few months! (I remember those years with younger children, when our daily routine didn’t change all that much, but all of our favorite places to spend...
by Melissa Droegemueller | Mar 30, 2023 | FREE Learning Activities
We are always looking for fun (simple!) spring activities to do with both of our girls. I often try to bring seasonal games into our learning plans. Sometimes a new, novel idea can help a concept like math facts *click* in a new way! Our youngest daughter is a...
by Melissa Droegemueller | Mar 13, 2023 | FREE Learning Activities
Hooray, it’s spring! Our girls are thrilled to be outside again, riding their bikes and playing with neighbors. Birds are returning, flowers are budding, and gardens are being planned! We pulled out our spring books, decorated the house, and swapped our winter...