Throwing a party during fall is so easy as there are so many cute and fun ideas. Perhaps you are planning a party for a homeschool co-op, or for a neighborhood gathering, I think you will find many simple and easy ideas to make your gathering a big success! Fall Party Games 1. Gourd Bowling - the kids can help get the materials ready and enjoy … [Read more...] about Ideas for a Fall Gathering
5 Pumpkin Sensory Activities
It's that time of year where pumpkins are everywhere! Today, I am sharing 5 pumpkin sensory activities to celebrate fall! 1. Explore a Pumpkin Kids love to explore, so open up a pumpkin and let them discover what's inside of a pumpkin. Have them use their hands to feel the pumpkin pulp and slimy seeds, as well as smell the distinctive smell of pumpkins. To add to the fun, … [Read more...] about 5 Pumpkin Sensory Activities
It’s Fall Y’all — Take a Hike! (free printable)
We love nature study in our family. The opportunity to freely explore God's glorious creation abounds when you step outdoors for a hike -- and the fall season is one of the best times to do so! Some of our favorite learning opportunities happen when we are able to take a close look at simple things in nature. Leaves, tiny flowers, bugs and insects, rocks, tree … [Read more...] about It’s Fall Y’all — Take a Hike! (free printable)
Ultimate Homeschool Link-up #38
Editor's pick from last week's link-up: FREE Fall Math Packet for Preschoolers Your turn---> What is eligible? Anything applicable to homeschooling: daily life, stories, how-to posts, encouragement, curriculum reviews, giveaways…basically anything that another homeschool family might find useful or interesting. Link-up a few if you’d like! What do we … [Read more...] about Ultimate Homeschool Link-up #38
Using a pumpkin to teach the gospel
When it comes to fall there are two things I think of: pumpkins and apples. Last month I wrote about a unit study on "How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World," this month I want to write about pumpkins. Specifically, how to take an ordinary pumpkin and turn it into a gospel presentation. First take an ordinary pumpkin, when you look at it you can see there is … [Read more...] about Using a pumpkin to teach the gospel