It’s been a month. From starting homeschooling to Wyatt’s surgeries, it’s been busy. We are using the Blossom and Root curriculum, supplementing with Chickie and Roo’s Kinder Nature Beginnings, and I am also throwing in my own stuff as well. It’s a lot to sort and juggle, but it is worth it. We read Aesop’s Fables and Stone Soup this month so far in Blossom and Root, and did some fun activities to accompany the readings.
We started September by studying apples, then moved on to red foxes because I love them, then ended the month with a two week leaf study. We didn’t get to everything extra I had planned but that is ok.
And frankly, this month has been such a roller coaster I can’t recall most of the resources I used for the first two units of extra study. Our leaf study though at least is fresh in my mind!
We discussed the parts of a leaf, played with a leaf ID puzzle, traced and colored leaves, worked on leaf IDs, did a My Leaf report page, and painted an autumn tree. We made a leaf squirrel after being inspired by Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert, as we also read a bunch of books. My favorite was our leaf rubbing day, where we sat outside in the sun and read and created.
So, the resource round up!
Printables:
Parts of a Leaf from Twisty Noodle
Books:
(Contains Amazon Affiliate links)
Pooh’s Fall Harvest || Fletcher and the Falling Leaves || Leaves || The Gold Leaf || Leaf Man || Hello, Fall || Illustrated Stories From Aesop || Stone Soup
Hello, Fall was a big favorite here – so adorable. And we always love David Ezra Stein, and the Fletcher books too. Wyatt is a fan of Winnie the Pooh so that is always a winner for him, but his favorite this time was the Flip-Up Fairy Tale of Stone Soup, which had lift the flaps and a CD.
Extra Materials and Links
Crayon Rocks – perfect for leaf rubbing!
Next week we are learning about acorns and squirrels – it should be a fun week!
Still Life, With Cracker Crumbs.. 
I love the idea of a leaf rubbing! It’s really getting so beautiful — you should be able to continue leaves, maybe a little?!
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We are planning on revisiting it later in October, to discuss the changing colors and then to dip them in beeswax. It should be fun!
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Such delightful activities…and great photos, too. Enjoy!
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Thanks Laurel-Rain. 🙂
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Looks like you did a lot of fun projects. I have been homeschooling my 4 yr old great niece and there are a ton of free printables at totschooling.net and the blog, thisreadingmama. I am going to check out that leaf investigation one you have listed, sounds fun.
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I am going to look at those sites, thank you for the tip!!
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I love this! You are giving Wyatt such a wonderful start in life and an appreciation for nature and the world around him! I homeschooled my son off and on and he was one of those children who embraced further research on his own. Your collection of books and props make me remember how it was with my kids. Enjoy this age with him; you are a super Mom Teacher!
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Aw thank you so much Rita!! I love hearing about other people’s homeschooling stories; this is so new to me! We are enjoying what we are doing so I feel like at least that is a win!
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Leaf rubbing — that’s what we can do! Great idea
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What fun you’re all havin! Didn’t know there was that many different types of leaves.
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I know right!! I am learning right along with Wyatt I think!
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Fun, creative, exciting.
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Thank you!
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