June Holidays and Homeschool Ideas

 Looking for a few ways to add some fun to your homeschool?  Here are just a few of the holidays and fun days you can celebrate this month:

June 1st--Say Something Nice Day

*Write a heartfelt note of appreciation for a family member or friend

*Text a joyful memory to a friend 

*Give "praise reports" for a family member over dinner

June 5th--Donut Day
*Make some Apple Cider Donut Holes
*What about some Baked Churro Donuts?

*Craft Felt Food Donuts for the kids' play kitchen

June 6th--National Trails Day
*Organize/ take part in a trail volunteer clean up crew
*Find a new trail to hike
*Purchase a new wildlife guide and see how many plants/animals you can identify on your hike

June 8th--Best Friends Day
*Send a small gift/card to your best friend

*Make Friendship bracelets
*Phone an old friend
*Find a pen pal

June 15th--Nature Photography Day
*Create a nature photography challenge list
*Take an online photography course

*Try a 20 Step Pause-And-Shoot Challenge

June 18th--International Picnic Day

*Plan a homeschool group picnic

*Print a nature scavenger hunt to complete

*Have a bake off for the teens at your picnic

June 21st--Father's Day
*Fill out a Father's Day memory sheet
*Draw a Father's Day portrait
*Create a Father's Day gift

June 27th--Great American Campout Day
*Put the tent up in the backyard
*Make s'mores in a solar oven
*Go Camping!

What days are you celebrating this month?

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Top Seven Books for the Homeschool Mom

Are you a homeschool mom just starting out on your home education journey with little ones?  Or even a more seasoned homeschooler looking for some continuing inspiration?  If I were to sit down with a homeschool mom looking for direction, these would be the titles I'd encourage her to read.  Whether she has young children or old, these must-read books are sure to refocus and refresh any homeschooler.

*Homeschool Bravely by Jamie Erickson-- This is the inspiration I return to every summer to help me refocus and find inspiration for the new year.  Erickson cuts to the heart of the matter, addressing the common fears that all homeschoolers face including if our homeschools are enough for our kiddos.  She reminds us that the Lord knows our strengths as well as our weaknesses, and has called us each to our particular families.  Our homeschool success if based not on our own efforts, but rather on our obedience and the Lord working in our kiddo's lives.  This one recalibrates my heart year after year.

*The Read Aloud Family by Sarah MacKenzie-- Filled with practical strategies for making read alouds a part of your family culture, MacKenzie reminds us that reading aloud has the power to shape individuals as well as the future.  Practical skills include; finding the time, developing empathy and compassion in your children, academic benefits, and family shaping.  

*Better Together by Pam Barnhill-- Morning Time has been a bedrock of our homeschool since the beginning.  This short, easy to read book sets a vision for Morning Time, practical ways to make it work in a variety of family situations, and a multitude of resources to try.  I'm constantly inspired by the resources included in this book.  This title is one I read year after year.

*Give Your Child the World by Jamie Martin--This extensive booklist includes over 600 titles to explore countries and cultures, organized by region, country, and age range.  I've used this one a lot to enhance our history and geography studies and haven't been disappointed by any of Martin's suggestions.

*For the Children's Sake by Susan Schaeffer Macaulay--Based on a Christian understanding of what it means to be human, Macaulay helps educators build an enriching and intellectually stimulating environment for their children.  This book takes education out of the classroom and into the world, helping the child thrives in all areas of life, not just formal learning.

*The Lifegiving Home by Sally Clarkson-- Though not necessarily a homeschool book,  The Lifegiving Home includes ideas of families to enjoy their space year round.  Organized by monthly themes,, Clarkson inspires her readers to create special memories, establish routines and rhythms, and cultivate an environment where children (and homeschoolers) can thrive.

*The Call of the Wild and Free by Ainsley Arment--  The Wild and Free community, founded by Arment, encourages a love of nature, great books, and using the world as the classroom.  Prolonging the wonder of childhood and nurturing curiosity are also an essential part of this philosophy.  This book reminds me not to take my homeschool too seriously, but to embrace the moment. To remember the joy and wonder in the everyday.  And to point it out to those around me.

*The Charlotte Mason Companion by Karen Andreola-- This book is divided into short, quick chapter.  It can be read through cover to cover, or chapters picked out based on topic.  I love how Andreola breaks down Charlotte Masons's principles into every day language, providing easy entry into a Charlotte Mason education.

What titles would you add to the list?

Reflection Questions As You End Your Homeschool Year

One of the best ways to finish out the homeschool year is with some simple reflection on the past months.  Prepare a special meal or celebratory dessert, and linger together.  Reminisce over the past year and appreciate how far you've come. 

Questions to ask your Kiddos:

*What was your favorite Read Aloud? Why?

*Did you have.a favorite independent read?

*Did you have a favorite part of Morning Basket?

*What was your favorite project or activity?

*What advice would you give someone about to embark on the grade you just finished?

Questions to ask Yourself:

*What did you enjoy teaching? Why?

*What didn't you enjoy teaching? Why?

*What was a highlight of your year?

*Did you have a lowlight in your year?

*What was your favorite area of exploration this year?

What do you have to reflect on this year?