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