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Things to Do: October

Things to Do: October

October homeschooling educational resources and activities include free unit studies, poetry studies, art appreciation lessons, eBooks, and more!

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Things to Do: October

Fall fun with celebrations, falling leaves, hibernation, and dozens of free downloads!

  1. Balance a checkbook.
  2. Explore our 366 ways to Write Something Every Day!
  3. Explore shapes.
  4. Make a bird feeder — out of a pumpkin!
  5. Watch an internal combustion engine in action {free unit study} (October 3).
  6. Learn and practice the three goals of teaching.
  7. Write an opening sentence.
  8. Not free, but worth a look:
  9. Help your student develop listening skills with these five natural tips.
  10. Use these 20 ways to choose a creative writing topic.
  11. Add life to your history studies.
  12. Celebrate Columbus Day {free unit study} (October 13).
  13. Practice the parts of speech with a diamond poem.
  14. Creatively and effectively educate your gifted learner at home.
  15. Explore portmanteau words.
  16. Ready to tackle poetry? Here are several poetry studies to try this month:
  17. Study with Einstein {free unit study} (October 17).
  18. Interact with literature by exploring cause and effect.
  19. Identify real learning with these 7 characteristics.
  20. Create a timeline.
  21. Learn about vacuum tubes, the precursor to today’s compact electronics {free unit study} (October 20).
  22. Make sure your children know how to fill out a form.
  23. Tackle some confusing words:
  24. Write an ABeCeDarian.
  25. Draw something with Crayola {free unit study} (October 23).
  26. Check out these tips for developing your own unique homeschool approach.
  27. Borrow from these eight ways to easily teach art appreciation.
  28. Then take a new look at picture study.
  29. Spruce things up with a graphic organizer.
  30. View life under a microscope {free unit study} (October 24).
  31. Help your student think critically.
  32. Use one of these 5 tips for teaching writing.
  33. Find balance.
  34. Visit Nevada {free unit study} (October 31).
  35. Review what happens during a presidential election.
  36. Save money around the home {20 Easy Ways}.
  37. Learn more about James Watt, explore the uses of steam, and understand the three states of matter.
  38. Enjoy one of these free eBooks (and activities):
  39. Explore these 10 tips for living on one income while homeschooling.
  40. Learn from a master.
  41. Take advantage of one of these great finds:
  42. Learn what to look for when searching for that homeschool freebie….
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