by Melissa Droegemueller | Nov 20, 2019 | Learning At Home
As we slowly creep toward another long winter, I have been getting our indoor play space ready for endless cold, windy, wet days. We have cozied up the basement, rearranged some furniture, and tidied up the toys. It always amazes me when my kids find a toy they...
by Melissa Droegemueller | May 21, 2019 | Summer Activities
Are you looking for quiet activities for your toddler or preschooler this summer? Our red, white, and blue busy box might be just the thing for your family! If you’ve been around the Rolling Prairie Readers community for any length of time, you know I’m a...
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...
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 | Mar 8, 2018 | Child Development
As a homeschooling family, one thing my girls are REALLY good at is playing independently. Over the last six years, they have learned to entertain themselves while I teach the other child. We’ve also spent many hours playing at our Classical Conversations community,...