"Back to School"
(image created by A.I. & Leon)

American adventures month.
American artists appreciation month.
Children's vision & learning month.
Family fun month.
Nat'l back-to-school month.
Nat'l catfish month.
Nat'l parks months.
Nat'l peach month.
Nat'l wellness month.

RE:  Picture to left
Title:  "Back to School"
By:  A.I. and Leon

Source:  Parade.

RE:  Math
Depending on age and level, Math work will vary, but math is the second most important subject of all the subjects.  Review everything learned the previous school year.

RE:  Science
There are five sciences covered in elementary every year:  Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geology, and Cosmology.  You must cover all of them (state standards vary; look them up on google).  But, for Geology, there are many national parks to explore.  Any museum of natural history will have both geology and biology to explore.  I like fishing for catfish (and eating catfish).  Maybe explore the taxonomy of catfish, and the biology of catfish (including dissecting a catfish).  Also, explore the taxonomy of a peach.

RE:  Health
Health is a part of the curriculum.  Explore the many facets of a well-rounded wellness program and implement it.  Have your child's vision tested to make sure learning is going to go well.

RE:  P.E.
Go on an adventure....  maybe at a park (like a state park or national park).

"Hispanic Chicken Farmer"
Pic by A.I. and Leon.

Better breakfast month.

Childhood cancer awareness month.

Nat'l chicken month.

Nat'l honey month.

Nat'l mushroom month.

Self-improvement month.

World candle month.

And, September 15th to October 15th is Hispanic Heritage Month.

Source:  Parade.

RE:  Math
Measuring is part of math.  And, in order to follow a recipe, one must measure.  Find a recipe using chicken.  Have the children follow it.

RE:  Safety
Safety is a part of the every education.  Review (or learn) how to keep babies safe (if there is a baby in the house).  If not, just learn general safety.  Wouldn't hurt to have a family emergency plan.

RE:  Health
They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day (I think that depends); but nobody can argue that eating a healthy breakfast is important.   Teach your children about eating a balanced diet.  Have them plan out balanced breakfasts.

RE:  Self-improvement
Have your child make a list of educational goals for the near future.

RE:  Emergency Preparedness
Learn how to make candles (for in case the power goes out).

Click on pic
to learn the true
history of Halloween.

Pic by A.I. and Leon.

NOTE:  Jack-o-lanterns were designed to scare away evil spirits.  It is a tradition that I absolutely love!

And, ... of course, October is Halloween month!  Please see my Halloween page for the TRUE history of Halloween.  It has nothing to do with the Devil.  Halloween was originally a Norse myth when Hel opened the gates of the Underworld for all the spirits to visit the physical realm on the last day of the Celtic calendar--and Yes!  The last day of the Celtic calendar was on our October 31st.

Source:  Parade.

RE:  Bilingualism
Explore the possibility of having your child learn a second language.  If your child is already bilingual, then both languages need to be constantly taught and fostered.

RE:  I.T. (Information Technology)
I.T. is part of the curriculum.  Research your state standards for I.T. for your child.  Also, please discuss cyber-security issues with your child.

RE:  E.Q. (Emotion Quotient)
Let's face it; your child's emotional well-being is of paramount importance.  Foster things like, self-confidence, positive attitude, compassion, gratitude, and charity.

RE:  Diversity
Nowadays, diversity seems to be evolving into different things, but to keep it simple, we just need to love everyone regardless of their ethnicity, origin, creed, or lifestyle.  That doesn't mean that we condone bad behavior.  Love the individual, judge the action.

RE:  Health
Learn/review the food pyramid, and educate your children on proper diet.
Learn/review the need for exercise (kids love exercise in the form of sports).
Learn/review the need for mental wellness and how that affects one's overall health.
Learn/review the REASONS for proper dental hygiene.

RE:  Arts
All of the arts are part of the curriculum.  See your state standards for your child's level.

RE:  Math
Since it is national pizza month, make pizza together from scratch and learn fractions through the making of pizza, and fractions when cutting the pizza.

RE:  Halloween
I hope you are incorporating Halloween-themed work into your program.  Halloween is my favorite holiday, because it is fun and has absolutely nothing to do with the Devil.
Learn the true history of Halloween on my website.

Pic by A.I. and Leon.
(click on pic to learn all about Thanksgiving)

Aviation history month.

Epilepsy awareness month.

Nat'l Native American Heritage month.

Nat'l novel-writing month.

Peanut butter lover's month.

Picture book month.

And, of course, November is Thanksgiving month!!!  Learn the history of Thanksgiving on my website.

Source:  Parade.

RE:  ELA - Reading
Go to the library and find some new picture books to read together.  Also, find books about Native Americans and read about them.  Find books about aviation history and read them together.  Perhaps find some books about the first Thanksgiving with Squanto and the Pilgrims.

RE:  Social Studies
You can learn general history along side the aviation history (to make it very interesting).  Plus, learn about our country's original inhabitants.  Do a broad overview, then do a deep-dive into one tribe.  Make a diorama. 

FOURTH THURSDAY:  Thanksgiving
FOURTH FRIDAY:  Black Friday

And, of course, December is Christmas month!  Learn all about Christmas traditions on my website.

RE:  Picture to left
Title:  "Tallest Christmas Tree"
By:  A.I. and Leon.

Source:  the Spruce.

RE:  Bilingualism
By the end of high school it is expected that every child has learned a second language.  Why not start early.  Studies have shown that the best time to start learning a new language is before age 12.  That's not to say that it is impossible afterward (I know because I have learned many new languages after age 12.  You can learn some new languages on Leon's Planet!).

RE:  Health
Explore ways to integrate root vegetables, tomatoes, and squash into one's diet in fun, tasty, and nutritious ways.

RE:  ELA - Writing
As it is write-a-friend month, consider the possibility of getting a pen pal for your child.  And, Santa is friend.  Write letters to Santa!  (Follow the writing process).

RE:  Social Studies
Discuss age-appropriate human rights issues.
Also, learn the history of Christmas traditions on Leon's Planet!

RE:  Art
While doing Christmas decorations, have your child explore different media while making Christmas ornaments and decorations.

Keep going (I've got March & April done!)

RE:  Picture to left
Title: "Eggs, Meat, and Apples"
By:  A.I. and Leon.

Source:  Parade.

RE:  Safety
Safety is part of the curriculum; not particularly bath safety, but I'd definitely cover it.

RE:  Brain teasers
Brain teasers are a wonderful way to stimulate the mind and develop the brain.  Got to develop those critical-thinking skills!

RE:  P.E.
In January, even though it is cold, it is important to stay in shape.  Get out and do stuff (like skating--and that includes both roller skating and ice skating.)

RE:  Health
In honor of Family Fit Lifestyle month, explore the place of fitness as a part of a healthy body.  Look up your state's standards in this area.

RE:  Mentoring Month
As a homeschooling parent, you are a mentor.  It is time to celebrate what you do and give yourself a reward.  Take a day for yourself.  Get the kids involved by giving them the opportunity to do service to their parents.

Source:  Parade.

"Leprechaun"
(image by A.I. and Leon)

Women's history month.


"St. Genevieve"

Greek-American heritage month.

Nat'l optimism month.

Int'l ideas month.

Dolphin awareness month.

Listening awareness month.

Source:  Parade.

Science:  As it is Int'l ideas month, it would be fun to do some science experiments with the "ideas" from your child.  (Learn the scientific method).

ELA-listening:  Work on those listening skills by maybe listening to audio books.

Social Studies:  Explore all the wonderful contributions of the Irish and Greek to American history.  (You can explore the many Irish traditions that we have in America through my St. Patrick's Day page).

ELA-reading:  In honor of Greek-American heritage month, explore those Greek roots to the English language.

Math:  fill up a mason jar with those gold covered chocolate coins and whoever (of your children) can get the closest guess to how many are in there gets the jar.  (I'd have a consolation prize for all participants).  [NOTE:  this will not be fair if there is a huge age gap, so here's a better idea;  Have a jar for each child, and they can't have the contents until they guess the right amount of coins--this way it is fun for everyone.  Of course you can give hints like "higher" or "lower"].

"Easter Bunny"
(image created by A.I. & Leon)
(click on image to learn all about the history of Easter)

"Eastre"
(goddess of the East, the dawn, spring, and fertility)

Click on the image to learn more.

Child abuse awareness month.

Nat'l decorating month.

Nat'l humor month.

Financial literacy month.

Nat'l garden month.

Global astronomy month.

Nat'l month of hope.

Keep America beautiful month.

Nat'l poetry month.

Scottish-American heritage month.

Stress awareness month.

Nat'l volunteer month.

Source:  Parade.

Source:  the Spruce.

Source:  the Spruce.

Source:  Parade.