Thanksgiving

I hope that everyone had a great Thanksgiving. My family and I did.

Thanksgiving can be a great time of the year when you are homeschooling. Most of the formal lessons are put away, but wonderful learning still occurs. It is a great time for the kids to learn about family history and home skills. It is also a great bonding time.

Family history is taught naturally when discussing family traditions. Why do we make that dish? Where did you learn to cook Thanksgiving dinner? Why do we always watch the parade? Questions like these are commonly asked. When answered, they provide the opening to share stories and lessons taught by the older generation of your family.

Math is practiced in a practical way when you allow your child to help you cook. They can practice their fractions and adding, as well as measuring. Kids love to help out in the kitchen. It is a fun way for them to learn and also spend time with mom or dad. It may take more time to get that part of the cooking done, but you have taught your children. You have also made wonderful memories that will never be forgotten.

When your child grows up the fun memories are the things that they are going to remember and want to share with their kids. They are the memories that last.

Have a great day.
Michelle Turner
OneDotComMom