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For 27 Years The Teaching Home Has Been Providing Families
Information, Inspiration, and Encouragement from a Distinctively Christian Perspective.
Cindy Short and Sue Welch, Co-Editors
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of the glory of God;
And their expanse is declaring
the work of His hands.
Psalm 19:1
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You Can Help Home-School Families Who
Suffered LossDuring Hurricane Ike, some home-school
families lost curricula and, in some cases,
books and educational materials collected
over many years. Two organizations are providing help and
invite you to contribute. Texas Home School Coalition"First, we would encourage you to pray for
these families," says Tim Lambert, THSC
president. THSC has established a Hurricane Ike
Scholarship Fund for those who would like to
contribute to help families in Texas replace
home school curricula and educational
materials. When donating
online, type "Ike" in the special
instruction field or call (806)
744-4441. Home School FoundationIn response to the devastation caused by
recent hurricanes along the Gulf Coast and
flooding in the Midwest, the Home School
Foundation, a division of Home School Legal
Defense Association, is seeking funds for its
Emergency Response Program. Contributions to this program will assist
families with replacing lost or destroyed
curriculum and meeting emergency needs. If you know of homeschooling families who
need assistance, please have them call
540-338-8688 or email
info@homeschoolfoundation.org. If you would like to make a gift to help
these families, donate
online or send your check, payable to
Home School Foundation, memo - Hurricane, and
mail to Home School Foundation, Box 1152,
Purcellville VA 20134. J. Michael Smith, HSLDA President,
commented, "Long after the winds and rain
have stopped, many families' lives will still
be in upheaval. "Please continue to pray for these
families. Our prayers and gifts can
minister God's grace to them during their
time of great need."
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Enjoy the Fall Season
1. Nature Walks
• Health
Benefits
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Educational Benefits
•
Relationship Benefits
•
Spiritual Benefits
2. Decorate with Nature's Colors
3. Fall Crafts with Leaves
Recommended Resources
• Beyond Phonics: Spelling,
Reading and Vocabulary
• Birch Court Books: Games and
Activities
• Steward Ship: Pilgrims Unit
Study
Greetings,
Fall is a great time of year to enjoy the
harvests, colorful changes, and wonders of
God's world. God has revealed Himself in nature.
Appreciating and praising God for Himself and
the wonders of the world He has created is an
act of worship as shown over and over in the
Psalms. We hope that the ideas in this newsletter
will help your family enjoy growing and
learning together this fall.
Cordially,
The Pat Welch Family, Publishers
Pat, Sue, Heather, Holly, and Brian
The Teaching
Home is a home-school, family-run
business operated in our home since 1980.
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1. Nature Walks
Schedule a regular daily walk together in
your neighborhood or once a week in a nearby
area of nature. As you establish and
maintain this habit, you will realize many
benefits as well as experiencing pure
enjoyment. A half-hour walk every day is ideal for
most people. Other alternatives are to walk
at least three times a week, for a longer or
shorter time, or (as we have to do in rainy
Oregon) whenever the weather is good enough. • Check
your library or the Internet to find parks
and trails to explore.
Health Benefits
• Brisk
walking is an excellent exercise for healthy
bodies. Try to walk a mile in 20 minutes.
However, you will still realize a benefit if
you need to push a stroller along with you at
a slower rate. For more information, read about benefits
and guidelines for walking in "Walking
for Exercise and Pleasure" by The
President's Council on Physical Fitness and
Sports. • Exercise reduces
stress, and that can be a tremendous benefit
to home educators and their families! • Notice
your children's posture and encourage them to
stand and walk tall. You might need to have
your child checked if he has an extreme
stoop or looks lopsided. Read about Scoliosis on Mayo
Clinic's website. • Also
teach your children to breathe deeply as they
walk. • As
the days get shorter, it is very beneficial
to be in daylight and get some sun on your
face. This helps vitamin D production,
can prevent depression, and aids in sleep.
See information on Mayo
Clinic's website.
Educational Benefits
• "Recess" provides
a break in your studies so that your children
will do better when they return. • Observing
nature firsthand can pique interest in
science and other areas. Find the section in your science book that
teaches about leaves and/or read "Why Leaves
Change Color," from the U.S. Department of
Agriculture Forest Service:
A
simpler version for children
More
information for older students • Separate colors
in a fall leaf using Chromatography. • Get
a nature guide, and perhaps some binoculars,
and learn the names of the plants, birds, and
insects you see on your walk. • Stop
and sketch a close-up of a rock or leaf, or
keep a nature diary, recording the changes in
a particular tree each week.
Relationship Benefits
Walking along, removed from the scene of
your daily life, you can get a different
perspective and a unique opportunity to visit
with your children in an informal setting. Having this time to talk things through in
a nonstressful time and place can greatly
benefit your relationship with your child. Really listen to your child; ask about his
interests and what he is thinking
about.
Spiritual Benefits
God has revealed Himself in nature.
Appreciating and praising God for Himself
and the wonders of the world He has created
is an act of worship as shown over and over
in the Psalms. • Memorize and
repeat verses about nature declaring the
glory of God, such as Psalm 19. • Discuss
spiritual matters. "You shall teach them
diligently to your sons and shall talk of
them when you sit in your house and when you
walk by the way and when you lie down and
when you rise up" (Deuteronomy 6:7). • Learn
hymns about nature, such as "How Great Thou
Art," "Fairest Lord Jesus," and "This Is My
Father's World," and sing them together when
(or after) viewing nature.
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2. Decorate with Nature's Colors
Bring the bounties and warm, vibrant
colors of nature into your home. These
decorations: • Are
free or inexpensive. • Are
appropriate from September through
Thanksgiving, and most will last that long. • Allow
your children to participate in selecting and
arranging items, many that can be collected
on your walks. • Help
you teach artistic principles of floral
arranging and design.
Items to UseVariety in size, shape, and color
contributes to an attractive arrangement. • Leaves
– individual (pressed or unpressed) or
on small branches • Pumpkins and
Gourds – Those with hard skins last
longest; you can also wash and wax them • Chrysanthemums
– potted or cut • Indian
Corn • Ribbons • Bowls,
Baskets, and Cornucopias – buy in
thrift stores
How To Use
Use any combination of the above items. • Groupings.
Example: Set a pumpkin in the middle of a
wreath of fall leaves. • Wreaths
or garlands. Example: Twist branches
of leaves into a wreath or drape above a
window or door. • Bouquets.
Example: Arrange a simple bouquet of leaves
with other items grouped around the base of
the vase. • Under
Table Coverings. Example: Place
pressed leaves under a clear acetate or sheer
table covering.
Where to Place Them
• Outside
in front of your home or on your doorstep. Example: Hollow out a pumpkin, pierce
three small holes in the bottom, and use as a
container for potting a fall chrysanthemum or
simply set a potted plant inside. These are
wonderful for front step decorations, and a
great alternative for families who do not
carve pumpkins, but love their looks for
fall. (Submitted by Sarah of VintageNeedleworks.com) • Centerpiece
on your table or mantel. Example: Place an
arrangement on a pedestal cake platter. • As
hangings. Example: Braid Indian corn and
hang it on a door. • Large
baskets with branches of leaves can be placed
on the floor.
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3. Fall Crafts with Leaves
What is more abundant and beautiful in the
fall than leaves? • Collect
a variety of sizes, shapes, and colors. Be
sure the leaves are not dry and crumbly. • Press
your leaves between two pieces of waxed paper
in a phone book or under a stack of books
overnight. Now you are ready to use your leaves in a
variety of ways. 1. Wreath.
Cut a circle out of a sturdy paper plate and
glue overlapping leaves around the circle.
Add a raffia or other type of bow. 2.
Rubbings. Arrange leaves face down
(the veins are more pronounced on the under
side) and place a piece of paper on top. Use
a crayon without paper and rub it sideways
across the paper to reveal the leaves
underneath. You can also use aluminum foil
and rub over it with with the side of a
pencil. 3.
Bookmarks. Paste one or more
smaller leaves on a bookmark-size (2" x 8")
poster board. Write anything you want on the
bookmark, e.g., someone's name, and then
cover with clear contact paper. Punch a hole
in the top and add a ribbon. 4. Leaf
Prints. Decorate cards, gift bags
or wrap, or T-shirts. Brush acrylic paint on
the underside of a leaf and place where
desired. Cover with a paper towel and gently
roll a rolling pin over the top and remove
leaf. See instructions for a fall
leaves shirt. 5. Waxing.
Place an arrangement of leaves between sheets
of waxed paper sandwiched between a couple of
dishcloths and quickly run a hot iron over
the top. The wax will be transferred onto the
leaves giving them a shiny appearance.
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