Thanksgiving Morning Basket Ideas ll Collab

*This post was originally published on 11/5/18.  Enjoy!

Sharing what's in our November morning basket with a special emphasis on Thanksgiving.  

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On Fostering Sibling Relationships

One of the reasons we started this homeschool journey was out of a desire to have a strong family bond.  We didn't want our kids to only see and know us for only a few hours a day.  Looking long term, we wanted something more.  And looking even father into the future, I wanted to give my kids a head start toward close sibling relationships.  While nothing is guaranteed, I wanted to give them the best shot at truly being a close knit family.  

These are just some of the ways we've tried to intentionally nurture those relationships:

1. Shared family experiences-- Hiking, bike rides, camping, annual family traditions have all formed a basis for family experiences.  We include friends when we can, but also plan some opportunities just for family memories.

2. Shared family read alouds-- This is just another way we have family experiences.  We've traveled all over the world, and through time and space through the books we've read.  They've given us inside jokes and shared vocabulary that is still apart of our family life today.

3. Family projects-- Whether cooking together or completing tasks that require family teamwork, these moments have taught us to communicate, exercise our patience and laugh with one another.

4. Celebrating each other-- Some of the ways we've celebrated each other have been through writing encouraging notes, sharing things we appreciate about each other, making dessert to celebrate each others accomplishments, and offering a high five or hug when one of the siblings accomplished a goal.

5. Learning to resolve conflict-- Because we're together so much, conflicts naturally arise.  On the plus side, being together has also given us the time to work out these conflicts.  By listening, practicing a genuine apology, and working through forgiveness, we've come to a better understanding of each other.

As always, we are a work in progress and I've love to hear below...

How do you foster sibling relationships in your home?

Fall Life Skills for Kids

With the upcoming holidays, fall is the perfect opportunity to incorporate life skills into your homeschool.  Valuable skills like food preservation, baking, homemaking, hospitality and more can be put into practice with real tangible results.  Not only will they grow as helpers, but their sense of self will be enhanced as they make real contributions to family life.

The following is a list of life skill particularly suited for this time of year.  Incorporate only a few in the coming months and save the rest for next year.  Don't overwhelm you kiddos, but rather think of this as a running list that you work on throughout their elementary years.

1. Rake leaves (maybe jump in them as well)

2. Knock down cobwebs 

3. Organize the pantry

4. Inventory ingredients needed for the holidays

5. Knit a scarf for a loved one

6. Learn to sew a button

7. Measure ingredients for pumpkin muffins

8. Help change the bedding for guests

9. Clean the bathroom

10. Help stack wood

11. Help build a fire

12. Bake a loaf of bread

13. Learn a simple breakfast for guests

14. Help bake a pie

15. Learn to make elderberry syrup

16. Make place cards for Thanksgiving

17. Roast potatoes (sweet and savory)

18. Roast pumpkin seeds

19. Practice greeting guests with a smile

20. Work on interesting conversational questions

What ever skills you choose to work on, remember to practice on a day that you have lots of patience and are well-rested.  Learning is always a more enjoyable experience when Mom is joyful and present.  And have fun.  Remember that every life skill takes practice, but you are specifically well suited for teaching your child and look toward the long term.  You're doing great!

What life skills are you working on this season?

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