September 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:

Sept 4th--Lazy Mom's Day
*Have the kids make their own lunches
*Drop the curriculum for the day and go on a field trip
*Order takeout
(This might be my favorite holiday of the month)

Sept 8th--International Literacy Day
*Take a trip to the library or attend story time
*Write journal entries from the perspective of your book's main character
*Create a puppet show based on a favorite fairy tale

Sept 10th--Grandparent's Day
*Make cards for the grandparents
*Surprise the grandparents with a visit and lunch
*Become a Grandparent Servant for the day (mow lawns, cook, etc)
*Adopt the elderly in your neighborhood

Sept 13th--Kids Take Over the Kitchen Day
*Plan a meal and grocery shopping with the kids
*Bake a special treat with the kids for after dinner
*Practice measurements with baking muffins for breakfast

Sept 16th--Playdoh Day
*Make Pumpkin Pie playdoh
*Try making textured playdoh
*Set up a themed playdoh center

Sept 22nd--First Day of Autumn
*Collect fall leaves
*Take a nature walk and take photos of the changing leaves
*Enjoy a cup of apple cider

Sept 27th--Tourism Day
*Create a brochure for somewhere you'd like to travel
*Research a family trip for next summer
*Create a travel brochure for your hometown

Sept 28th--Good Neighbor Day
*Take a treat to your neighbors
*Adopt an elderly neighbor to take care of
*Host a block party

What days are you celebrating this month?