by Melissa Droegemueller | Feb 1, 2023 | FREE Learning Activities
Now that Christmas and New Year’s Day have passed, the cold winter days can be hard for our kids. We are constantly looking for new indoor play ideas to help the days pass more quickly. We turn to our sensory bins, our favorite indoor toys, and our invitations...
by Melissa Droegemueller | Feb 21, 2020 | Preschool at Home
Do you have a toddler or preschooler learning their colors? This simple activity is a great way to build regular practice into daily play: the “color of the week” basket! When we were brand new to preschool at home, I often made things more complicated for my kids...
by Melissa Droegemueller | Jan 24, 2020 | Winter Activities
Sometimes I miss being a kid. When I was little, Valentine’s Day felt like an entire “season.” We made our class valentines from scratch, ate yummy candy and treats, and wore cute love-themed clothes to school. (Ah, the 80s!) At some point in my childhood, Valentine’s...
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...