October
Theme for the Month: Nature + Seasons
Charlotte Mason-inspired Apple Unity Study for kids + Fall Poems
The Young Naturalist by Wild + Free (12 week online course)
Week 1
Clouds
Stories in the Sky PDF download – different types of clouds, as well as tips for observing clouds
Illustrating Clouds PDF download (art activity)
Week 2
Trees + Seasons
Four seasons activity
Four seasons video (YouTube)
Go on a nature walk observing the different trees you see along the way. Document the trees in a notebook by drawing observations, taking photos, using sun paper and making an outline of leaves, or collecting leaves.
Week 3
Birds + Columbus Day
All About Birds video (YouTube)
Peacock art activity supplies needed (colored paper, scissors, markers, tape, popsicle sticks)
Super cute “Penguin poppers” activity
Columbus Day video:
https://www.prageru.com/videos/celebrating-columbus
Week 4
Weather
Track our local weather and talk about different things listed on the forecast: KPLC Weather
How do we know when it will rain? Video (YouTube) **This is a really good one!
Share your activities and outings with us on social media!
Tag @homeschoolswla or use the hashtag #homeschoolswla in your photos so we can see what fun memories you are making with your family this month.
