by Melissa Droegemueller | Jun 4, 2021 | 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 | Apr 28, 2021 | Sensory Play
Looking for a fun and simple summer activity? Check out our beach water table! When my kids were little, we lived hours away from the nearest beach. One hot summer day, we set up some beach-themed play for the girls and some of their friends. We put a beach...
by Melissa Droegemueller | Jun 15, 2020 | Parenting Encouragement
This blog post was written in 2015, but seems especially relevant in 2020, during a global pandemic. We celebrated our daughter’s birthday yesterday. The original plan was to grill hot dogs outdoors at the community pool…and then we woke up to rainy weather. Storms...
by Melissa Droegemueller | Jul 4, 2019 | Parenting Encouragement
Are you looking for summer slide prevention tips? Help your kids keep their academic skills sharp by making learning fun all summer long! What is the Summer Slide? The human brain is not meant to retain every piece of information it ever encounters. In fact, our...
by Melissa Droegemueller | May 28, 2019 | Learning At Home, Seasonal Fun, Summer Activities
Summer is here! Are you ready? These practical tips about summer learning for kids will help you set up a season full of fun, hands-on play. Whether you have toddlers, preschoolers, or school-age kids, you can make this summer the best one yet! Name Your Why Are you a...
