MMM...Monday Motivational Mocha #2

M.M.M.  :  MondayMotivationalMocha is simply something 'syrupy sweet' you can do with your children/students.  Have a great month with your home school and add the MMM if you have time.

 

MMM Activity - Nature Walk:  Take a Nature Walk! Spend some time marveling at God's handiwork. 

 

Genesis 1:1 In the beginning GOD CREATED the heavens and the earth.

 

Now Choose :  Decaf or Regular

 

MMM Decaf -

Take a walk in your neighborhood, park or nature trail.  Take time to 'smell the roses'.  Look for signs of spring - sights, sounds and smells.

 

Discuss these questions : 

What was the most interesting/beautiful/wild thing you saw on your walk?

What things did you see that will be different/gone by the end of summer?

Do you think we enjoy God's creation as much as He enjoyed creating it?

 

MMM Regular  - Start with decaf and then take it to the limit!!

 

Complete the activities & discussion questions above, then choose 1, 2 , 4 (or more) of the following :

 

1.  Read about CREATION - Genesis Chapter 1&2 (you could take a break during your walk to do this) 

2.  Search the Bible for more verses about creation/nature.

3.  Collect 1 or 2 nature items on your walk to identify later. (you could use these items in a craft project)  - Email me if you need any ideas...I don't want to bore everyone with my 'crafty' rambling.

4.  Take pictures of your favorite objects in nature.  Write a poem, song or acrostic to go with your favorite photo.

5.  Plant something.  Take pictures 1 time a week/month to see the progress.

6.  Take a field trip to a nature center.

7.  Research  :  What does it mean to 'have a green thumb'?  Where did that phrase come from?

8.  Serve/Volunteer  :  Help a neighbor/local church weed their flowerbeds. 

 

Teachers (Moms)  -  If you've never read A Pocketful of Pinecones by Karen Andreola, I highly recommend it.  Enjoy His Creation (including your kids).

 

Let your creative juices (coffee, of course) flow!

 

Blessings to you & yours -

MMM...Monday Motivational Mocha #1

MMM...Monday Motivational Mocha is simply something 'syrupy sweet' you can do with your children/students each week.  Don't let these ideas become a source of frustration or stress.....do it, don't, save it or pass it on - no big deal.  Just have a great week with your homeschool and add the MMM if you have time.

 

MMM Activity #1- Name Your School - Even though your school is your home & the world around you, you are a real school!

 

Now Choose :  Decaf or Regular

 

MMM Decaf -

 

As a family, brainstorm ideas about naming your homeschool.  You may want to have some boundaries on this unless you want your school name to be .....'Play All Day & Eat Snacks School of Learning'. 

Let it be a group effort and then either vote or let the principal have the veto/deciding power.  You could even have older students send out an email to friends and family and let them also vote.  If you already have a school name, choose 1 activity from the list below.

 

MMM Regular  -

 

Same as above (decaf), except take it to the limit!!! After you name your school :

 

Make up a motto or choose a scripture that represents your school

Choose or create your own mascot

Choose or write a school song

Make a sign, letterhead, or T-shirt for your school

Let your creative juices (coffee, of course) flow!

 

Blessings to you & yours -

The Home School Momster (Stacey)

 

I'd love to hear about what you & your kids come up with.  Please comment with your school names if you get a chance.