Fall Festivities

What Fall Festivities do you have in your home school?

When my kids were younger, we enjoyed a lot of hands-on fun like painting pumpkins, Halloween cookies and costumes, Fall Festivals at the church, and decorating the home.  But, for some reason, these activities no longer appeal to teenagers.  I really don't know why?!?!  Michael (age 14) enjoys carving pumpkins and has created 2 hauntingly eerie faces so far.

Since most of the hands-on fun is in our past, we do enjoy running around the corn maize with fellow homeschoolers!  The pictures below are from our trip to the Rock City Corn Maize just south of  Chattanooga, TN.

The Children of the Corn!



Melissa enjoying the scene from above!



See, teens can be silly, too!

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Homeschool uniforms?

Do you have specific "uniforms" for your homeschool students on school days?  Gee, I'm lucky if they are up and ready to start school by 9 AM! 

Here's the run-down:

Michael (14) is always the first one ready.  His favorite school uniform is his pajamas!  He will change around lunchtime or just before we need to leave for an outside class, etc.

Melissa (almost 17) is the last one out of bed on any given morning.  She schools in her pajamas or a warm-up outfit.  Today, we enjoyed her company as she joined us in warm-up pants, hoodie (tied tight around her face, and fuzzy socks.... Got to love her!  A fashionista in the making!

Matt (almost 17) begins school in his clothes for the day.  He is usually in his jeans and one of his favorite t-shirts.  He is definitely preparing for his future, as some days he swaps out his t-shirt for a button-down shirt!  Maybe he dresses for the 'drama' of it all!

As for me, I'd love to hang out in my PJ's, but it just isn't feasible.  We do have a "PJ Day" and we all look forward to it!

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How does a home schooler change a light bulb?

So, how does a home schooler change a light bulb?

First, I ask to see who hasn't had the fun of changing a light bulb.

Secondly, we read up on how circuits work.

Then, we call all the kids together and build a circuit to learn how the electricity runs through the it.

Lastly, we work as one to change the light bulb feeling proud of our accomplishment!

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