We have been homeschooling for many years and I sometimes forget that what we do isn't the same for others. So, I am writing a monthly homeschool recap to demonstrate one way (there are so many methods out there!) that homeschooling can work.
We use an eclectic method of homeschooling that leans very heavily towards the Charlotte Mason method of teaching. Without going into too much detail about this method, it can be described as very literature-heavy. We read and discuss A LOT of books. We don't spend a lot of time on workbooks, worksheets, etc., We have gravitated toward this method over the years and found that it works very well for our learners and family lifestyle.
Here are some items that we have read, listened to or watched during the month of October:
*The Holy Bible
Read various journal articles, PowerPoint presentations and completed question worksheets about animal science provided by their FFA teacher.
Watched various YouTube videos about animal science provided by their FFA teacher.
Watch Farm Field Update by Edible Acres on YouTube
Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain by Betty Edwards
Heroes of the Bible Devotional by Joshua Cooley
The New Answers Book 1 by Ken Ham
The Pursuit of Holiness by Jerry Bridges
Trial and Triumph by Richard Hannula
Of Truth essay by Francis Bacon
Utopia by Sir Thomas More, Paul Turner translator
The Life of Christopher Columbus by Edward Everett Hale
Home Geography for Primary Grades by CC Long
Watch - Where in the World is Carmen San Diego? DVD
Anno's China by Mitsumasa Anno
Anno's Italy by Mitsumasa Anno
Watch Geography Bible Why New Zealand is the Best Country in the World on YouTube
*Richard Halliburton's Book of Marvels - The Occident
Watch various YouTube videos of locations mentioned in Halliburton's book
Tree in the Trail by Holling C Holling
Marco Polo by George Makepiece Towle
Whatever Happened to Justice? by Richard Maybury
Watch Trauma Medicine Series episodes by Bear Independent on YouTube
The Ultimate Girls' Body Book by Walt Larimore
Watch What Medieval Junk Food Was Like by Weird History on YouTube
The New World by Winston Churchill
Don't Know Much About the Pioneers by Kenneth Davis
Rush Revere and the Star-Spangled Banner by Rush Limbaugh
A Child's History of the World by VM Hillyer
Everyday Life in Ancient Greece by Anne Pearson
A History of the English Speaking Peoples Vol 2 by Winston Churchill
The Voyage of the Armada by David Howarth
Watch A Man for All Seasons DVD
Never Give In by Stephen Mansfield
The Little Duke by Charlotte Yong
Our Island Story by HE Marshall
Various poetry selections by William Blake
Various poetry selections by Robert Frost
Various poetry selections by Walter De La Mare
Plutarch's Life of Phocion with Study Guide by Anne White
American Tall Tales by Adrien Stoutenburg
English Literature for Boys and Girls by HE Marshall
The Lost Prince by Francis Hodgson Burnett
The Heroes by Charles Kingsley
Pilgrim's Progress Part 2 by Jim Pappas
No Fear Shakespeare - As You Like It by SparkNotes
Parables from Nature by Margarett Gatty
*Understood Betsy by Dorothy Canfield Fisher
*The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
The Princess and the Goblin by George MacDonald
How to Read a Book by Mortimer Adler
Alice in Numberland - Fantasy Math
Watch Addition and Subtraction Rap DVD
Watch Times Tales DVD
Listen/Study Folk Song - Early One Morning
Listen/Study Hymn - There is a Happy Land
The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain
Miracles on Maple Hill by Virginia Sorenson
Letters from Rifka by Karen Hesse
A Lion to Guard Us by Clyde Robert Bulla
Listen Mary Poppins by PL Travers on Audible
The Two Towers by JRR Tolkien
The Pushcart War by Jean Merrill
The Little White Horse by Elizabeth Goudge
*Tales from Shakespeare by Charles and Mary Lamb
STEM Starters for Kids Robotics Activity Book by Jenny Jacoby
All Creatures Great and Small by Isabelle Brent
Concussion by Jeanne Marie Laskas
Watch How Thoughts Affect the Body on YouTube
Napoleon's Buttons: How 17 Molecules Changed History by Penny Le Couteur
All New Square Foot Gardening by Mel Bartholomew
Rural Hours by Susan Fenimore Cooper
Watch Respiratory System Overview - Amando Hasudungen on YouTube
Watch How to Make Tomato Flakes - Rain Country on YouTube
Watch How Big Business Built the Food Pyramid - Weird Food History on YouTube
Watch Pickled Tomatoes - Rain Country on YouTube
Completed an essay for Kentucky Cattleman's Association Contest
First Studies of Plant Life by George Francis Atkinson
Westward Ho! by Charles Kingsley
The Burgess Bird Book for Children by Thornton Burgess
Adventures with a Microscope by Richard Headstrom
Watch various microscope videos on YouTube
*The Burgess Animal Book for Children by Thornton Burgess
Albert Einstein and the Theory of Relativity by Robert Cwiklik
A Drop of Water by Walter Wick
Here's a list of more "formal" curriculum products that we have used during the month of October:
Bluestocking Guide: Justice by Kathryn Daniels
Mind Benders by The Critical Thinking Co.
Abeka reading books - these were gifted to us, and we use them for reading practice.
Completing entries in a Nature Journal
*Life of Fred - Ice Cream by Stanley Schmidt
*Life of Fred - Cats by Stanley Schmidt
*Life of Fred - Prealgebra 2 with Economics by Stanley Schmidt
*Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons
Apologia - Anatomy and Physiology
Michael Faraday's The Chemical History of a Candle with Guide and Activities by William Hammack
The Art of Problem Solving, PreAlgebra by Richard Rusczyk
Here are some online classes/resources that we have used:
Here are a few games/activities that we have enjoyed:
*Items marked with an asterisk are my personal favorites and highly recommended.
Here are a few field trips/activities that we have participated in during the month of October:
Our son continues to maintain his worm farm. He applied for an FFA grant to help expand his operation. Cross your fingers!
Our family attended the Self-Reliance Festival in Camden, TN.
Each member of the family attended various lectures and demonstrations that included:
- Backyard Cover Crops and Soil Secrets by Jack Spirko
- Observed a Ram Processing Workshop
-Preparing Food Forest for Winter by Tim Reilly
- Painting Pumpkins with the SRF kids group
- So, You Want a Big D? by Sonny Puzikas
- Mutual Assistance by Bear Independent
- Make Pemmican and Trail Mix with the SRF kids group
- Buy the Beans by Nicole Sauce
- Fitness and Survival by The Angry Prepper
- Choosing Your Medical Preps by Chuck Peoples
- Forging with Fire Demonstrations with Michael Leonido
- Making fire starters, making a fire and cooking over an open fire with the SRF kids group
- Stand Strong by John Willis
- Water Collection and Treatment by Shawn Mills
- Defense Dog Demonstrations by Joel Ryals
- Water filtration class with SRF kids
-DIY Solar Demonstration by Ryan Steva
- Wild Edible Walk by Kerry Brown
Our sons attended their FFA Animal Science class.
- They designed and presented a representation of a digestive tract in an animal.
- Listened to lecture by a local veterinarian about mare foaling. 
- They participated in a lecture about animal digestion.
- They participated in an animal science lab. They discovered how gas accumulation can occur and constructed a digestive system.
- In addition to their class on animal science, their FFA teacher presented a lecture and activity related to project management. This didn't have as many interesting photos, so I'm not going to include them.
Our sons worked with the lumber portion of the business. They rotated inventory throughout various kilns and storage areas. They also assisted in sawmilling jobs for customers.
Our sons participated in 4H livestock skillathon meetings. They found it very informative and are considering a team competition in the future.
A couple of our kids participate in the local co-op. Our son attends classes for Bible and Art. Our daughter attends classes for Bible, Art, Science and Logic. They really enjoy their time learning with their friends.
Our sons participated in the Youth Group at church. They enjoy fellowship and discussions of Biblical principles.
Our daughter helped to harvest fiber from our French Angora rabbits and attempted to card the fiber. She is also taking crocheting lessons from the Master Crocheter. These are portions of her Fiber Arts elective.
Our oldest son is taking elective classes through Bluegrass United. These classes include Interpersonal Communication, History of Comic Books and Critical Thinking. He is enjoying both the alternative to his core classes and the time discussing the topics with friends.
Our oldest son is preparing for his driver's license permit test. I'm sure he will do well, but it is very humbling for a parent to see their child hit this milestone.
We hosted a get-together with out-of-town friends. We prepared food, enjoyed great conversation and the kids found a way to break our trampoline.
Our son worked on his Papaw's farm. He spent time fixing fence, working cattle and helped to put up hay for the winter.
Our daughters attended their first 4H Crochet Club meeting. It was great to meet others that have a similar interest, but it may not be a fit for our family. We will evaluate our time and other commitments before continuing.
Our son attended a Barn Dance hosted by Bluegrass United. He had a great time hanging out with his friends...
... Even if he didn't appreciate his mama sneaking in to grab a picture!
The soccer season was in full swing with practices and games for our daughter and sons.
The boys won the Landmark Invitational Tournament!!
They won second place in their division in the National Tournament.
The hubby accompanied our son to the tournament.
They met up with the Bluegrass United Girl's Soccer team and cheered them on whenever possible. It was a great way to represent this area of Kentucky!
They found time to enjoy themselves when not on the field.
Even the parents found time to play board games! 
They enjoyed meals together.
They explored the area's attractions.
Our daughter learned how to make dehydrated tomato flakes. It is going to be used to season our foods this winter.
Our daughters attended a Hands-on-Horses class with Riding with Rhythm. They learned about the care of horses while also enjoying some costume fun!
The activities were led by their favorite teacher, Ms. Shirley.
We picked apples at Stepping Stone Farm.
Our son is working to improve his wildcrafting and plant identification skills. He is identifying various plants on the farm. This is followed by research and making herbal preparations.
We celebrated a birthday. She asked to go out for a meal followed by an afternoon of lounging at home watching The Princess Diaries movies. The boys were not excited about this plan, but we discovered that they did laugh at a few scenes. The girls and I are excited for the possibility of a third Princess Diaries movie.
We continued to work on the farm. Our littlest one loves to be included with the outdoor chores.
They built new raised beds. We hope to expand this part of the garden next year.
We found time to enjoy life outdoors.
Of course, we spent time reading great books and other schoolwork.
Our lives are not what is considered normal, but we are loving it this way!
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