Welcome to OM's Newsletter for Homeschooling Families: We're highlighting K-4!   Each month, we send you a fresh batch of homeschooling tips, resources, activities, freebies, and more, geared to different grade levels.

10 Ways to Include Your Heart in Homeschooling When we talk about the heart, we’re not usually referring to the physical organ in our bodies. We’re referring to that quality of warmth, compassion, and caring that resides in all of us. The heart expresses itself through kindness and empathy, but also through art, music, rhythm, stories, and social interaction. Bringing these elements into the educational process has a profound effect upon the happiness of children, their ability to learn, and the development of their character. Here are 10 ways to include your heart in homeschooling >

Fall For These Seasonal Activities

DIY Leaf Bowl Add a pop of autumn color to your home and create a keepsake of the season with this DIY Leaf Bowl. Grab fabric leaves from a local store or cut out your own from scrap fabric to make this lovely autumnal creation. VIEW INSTRUCTIONS Interested in preserving real leaves? Try dipping them in beeswax! LEARN HOW

White Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookies When fall comes to Vermont, we start craving all things pumpkin! Enjoy a taste of the season with these chewy White Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookies. This easy recipe is a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen—plus, it's a fun way to practice math through measuring! VIEW THE RECIPE

Felted Acorns If you're in an area with oak trees, you'll probably notice thousands of acorns littering the ground this time of year. Now is the time to gather these acorns in preparation for seasonal craft projects. One activity we love? Creating felted acorns! Learn how to do this colorful craft from our Oak Meadow teachers. And for a festive look, string your felted acorns together to create a beautiful garland to hang up around your house. LEARN MORE

Feed Your Student's Curiosity with Mystery Science Young children are filled with curiosity and wonder, asking questions about the world around them: Why do dogs wag their tails? How deep is the ocean? What are clouds made of? Sometimes parents have questions of their own. How can I nurture my child's curiosity? How can I guide them as they explore their world? How can I ensure they develop the ability to solve problems on their own? For the answers to these questions and more, Mystery Science offers open-and-go lessons for students kindergarten through grade 5. Plus, they're offering a free trial of their programming through June 30, 2022!  Try for Free >

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