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Preschool at Home Curriculum Ideas

Preschool at Home Curriculum Ideas

by Melissa Droegemueller | Jan 29, 2019 | Preschool at Home

This month only, join our FREE Preschool at Home Facebook group, where we’ll have daily conversation starters, weekly Q&A sessions, and lots of free resources. Click here to join us. Do I need preschool at home curriculum? Did you know the number one search...
Creating a Preschool at Home Schedule

Creating a Preschool at Home Schedule

by Melissa Droegemueller | Jan 22, 2019 | Preschool at Home

This month only, join our FREE Preschool at Home Facebook group, where we’ll have daily conversation starters, weekly Q&A sessions, and lots of free resources. Click here to join us. If you are just starting out on your learning at home journey, you might be...
The Importance of Nursery Rhymes in Literacy Development

The Importance of Nursery Rhymes in Literacy Development

by Melissa Droegemueller | Jan 9, 2019 | Literacy & Language

Everything I know about early literacy, I learned from Mem Fox. Our first child was born in the summer of 2008, about 14 weeks before her due date. I spent the first six weeks of her life (AKA “maternity leave”) sitting in an uncomfortable chair by her isolette. I...
5 Winter Learning Activities for Kids {FREE Printable}

5 Winter Learning Activities for Kids {FREE Printable}

by Melissa Droegemueller | Dec 27, 2018 | FREE Learning Activities, Winter Activities

Hooray, it’s winter! I know it’s not common, but I LOVE winter. (I actually really love celebrating all the seasons, after living in Texas most of my life.) Winter is such a fun time to observe nature with our kids: watching squirrels and bunnies frolic in...
6 Fun Activities for Teaching Colors to Kids

6 Fun Activities for Teaching Colors to Kids

by Melissa Droegemueller | Aug 16, 2018 | Preschool at Home

This month only, join our FREE Preschool at Home Facebook group, where we’ll have daily conversation starters, weekly Q&A sessions, and lots of free resources. Click here to join us. When you have young children in the house, the three most important...
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We love to get outside as much as possible and exp We love to get outside as much as possible and experience sensory play out in the real world: bare feet on grass, hands in sand or mud, splashing in puddles... But sometimes, the weather can be unpredictable, and it's nice to have the opportunity for sensory play inside as well. My little tactile learner loves to have something to play with in the living room -- LEGO bricks, one of our busy boxes, or a sensory bin are her go-to activities. This is a look back at a bin she put together herself: orange rice, pebbles, foil leaves, and sunflower seeds! See all of our sensory posts here: https://rollingprairiereaders.com/category/sensory-play/ #sensoryplayideas #sensorylearning #sensoryactivity #sensoryactivities #sensorybin #tactileplay #handsonactivities #learningthroughplay #playbasedlearning #playtolearn #playislearning #openendedplay #playingislearning #playmatters #learnandplay #wherelearningmeetsplay #learningisfun #letkidsplay #homeschoolpreschool #preschoolathome #earlylearning101 #preschoolplay #preschoolfun #earlyyearsideas #preschoollearning #preschoollife #preKathome #playbasedpreschool #preschoolactivities #preKactivities
I am intentionally choosing to slow down and rest I am intentionally choosing to slow down and rest more. Rest looks different for all of us, but for me -- it means setting a bedtime on my phone and reading a chapter or two before lights out. Taking an afternoon nap when I have a headache. Walking with my husband a couple times a week. I'm tired of the hustle and feeling like my self-worth is tied to my productivity. The first week of October is always our fall break. I cannot wait to relax and have fun with my kids. Maybe I'll read a book or two from this stack? No pressure, though.
Every year, fall arrives like a miracle. #2021hap Every year, fall arrives like a miracle. #2021happyfile
It’s completely normal to worry that our kids ar It’s completely normal to worry that our kids are falling behind, whether it’s reaching developmental milestones, keeping up with their peers, or meeting state standards. In this episode of Learn Their Way, we’ll share a few more tips for personalizing learning for your kids, at home and in the classroom. We’ll also provide a bit of context and lots of encouragement when it comes to healthy child development. All that really matters is that our kids are making progress at their own pace. Listen to (or read) the episode here: https://rollingprairiereaders.com/episode6/ #intentionalmotherhood #thisismotherhood #motherhoodjourney #parenting #momlife #slowdownmotherhood #joyfulmamas #kidsforreal #momsofinstagram #respectfulparenting #happyfamily #raisinghappykids #parentingwin #childledlearning #growthmindset #momentsinmotherhood #parentinggoals #raisingkids #learningathome #homeeducation #learnathome #homeschoollife #homeschoolpreschool #preschoolathome #homeschoolblog #homeschoolfamily #thisishomeschool #homeschoolingmom #parentingpodcast #learntheirway
Simple shape match activity! When our youngest wa Simple shape match activity! When our youngest was in preschool, she loved the sound of Velcro tearing apart. I made this easy busy board, and she LOVED it.
Both of my kids love to read. But while my oldest Both of my kids love to read. But while my oldest is drawn to stories, my youngest much prefers non-fiction books -- the meatier, the better. It's not unusual to come across her reading an encyclopedia before bed. Which do your kids prefer: fiction or non-fiction? #raisingreaders #littlebookworms #readeveryday #readingisfun #picturebookoftheday #readingwithkids #picturebookstagram #readaloud #readaloudfamily #readtome #readersofinstagram #whatwearereading #kidsbooks #kidlit #homeschoolfamily #thisishomeschool #homeschoollookslikethis #learningathome #learnathome #homeschoollife #homeschoolersofinstagram #365homeschool #intentionalmotherhood #thisismotherhood #motherhoodjourney #parenting #momlife #slowdownmotherhood #kidsforreal #momsofinstagram
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