November 26, 2025|Homeschooling
Howdy from the Thankful Barn, Farm Mamas. It’s 22°F, the llamas are humming, and Khloé’s in her pink barn coat writing “Thank you, Misty” on a slate tag.
That’s how we homeschool in November — scarves on, Bible open, gratitude loud.
This week’s theme: Thankful Barn & Slate Gifts — making tags, baking bread, sharing greens, journaling thanks.
Grade Level: K-2
Time: 60–90 min/day
Location: Barn, kitchen, coop
This Week’s Big Idea
Farm Skill: Gratitude crafts + sharing
Academic Tie-In: Math, science, literacy, art, sensory
Bible Thread: 1 Thessalonians 5:18 — “Give thanks in all circumstances…”
MONDAY: Thankful Animal Slate Tags
Goals
- Practice writing names
- Decorate slate (art)
- Learn animal care
Materials
- 5 mini slate markers, chalk, ribbon
- Printable: Khloé’s Thankful Tag | My Thankful Tag
Step-by-Step (45 min)
- Choose Animals (10 min): Misty, ducks, chickens.
- Write (15 min): “Thank you, ___” on slate.
- Decorate (10 min): Tie ribbon.
- Hang (10 min): On stall doors.
Farm Tie-In
- Slates from shop — custom orders welcome.
- Tags remind us to care.
Bible Sprinkle (2 min)
1 Thessalonians 5:18 — “Give thanks…”
→ Prayer: “Thank You for Misty.”
Extension
- Literacy: Write full sentence.
- Art: Draw animal on back.
TUESDAY: Thankful Bread Baking
Goals
- Measure flour (math)
- Knead dough (motor)
- Smell yeast (sensory)
Materials
- Flour, yeast, bowl, water
- Printable: Khloé’s Bread Recipe | My Bread Recipe
Step-by-Step (60 min + rise)
- Measure (15 min): 2 cups flour, 1 tsp yeast.
- Mix & Knead (20 min): Khloé kneads 5 min.
- Rise (30 min): Cover with towel.
- Bake (adult): 375°F, 25 min.
- Recipe (10 min): Fill printable.
Farm Tie-In
- Flour from local mill; yeast from shop.
- Bread → animal treat + family.
Bible Sprinkle (2 min)
Psalm 136:25 — “Gives food to every creature…”
→ Prayer: “Thank You for bread.”
Extension
- Math: Double recipe.
- Science: Draw yeast bubbles.
WEDNESDAY: Thankful Coop Clean
Goals
- Scoop pine (math)
- Spread herbs (sensory)
- Practice teamwork
Materials
- Pine shavings, lavender, scoop
- Printable: Khloé’s Coop Thanks | My Coop Thanks
Step-by-Step (40 min)
- Scoop (10 min): 5 scoops old bedding.
- Spread (10 min): Fresh pine + lavender.
- Thank (10 min): Say thanks to hens.
- Chart (10 min): Check off printable.
Farm Tie-In
- Clean coop = happy hens = eggs.
- Lavender from garden.
Bible Sprinkle (2 min)
Proverbs 12:10 — “The righteous care…”
→ Prayer: “Help us care.”
Extension
- Science: Why lavender?
- Art: Draw clean coop.
THURSDAY: Thankful Microgreen Share
Goals
- Package greens (motor)
- Write gift tag (literacy)
- Practice giving
Materials
- Microgreens, paper bags, twine
- Printable: Khloé’s Share Tag | My Share Tag
Step-by-Step (35 min)
- Harvest (10 min): Snip greens.
- Pack (10 min): Fill bag.
- Tag (10 min): Write “Thank you!”
- Give (5 min): To neighbor or hens.
Farm Tie-In
- Share with farm stand customers.
- Hens get extras.
Bible Sprinkle (2 min)
Acts 20:35 — “It is more blessed to give…”
→ Prayer: “Help us share.”
Extension
- Literacy: Write note.
- Math: Count bags.
FRIDAY: Thankful Barn Journal
Goals
- Journal gratitude (literacy)
- Draw barn (art)
- Reflect on week
Materials
- Journal, crayons, hot cider
- Printable: Khloé’s Barn Journal | My Barn Journal
Step-by-Step (50 min)
- Walk (15 min): Visit animals.
- Sip & Draw (15 min): Sketch barn.
- Write (20 min): 3 thanks on printable.
Farm Tie-In
- Journal = farm memory book.
- Cider from shop apples.
Bible Sprinkle (3 min)
Colossians 3:15 — “Let the peace of Christ rule…”
→ Prayer: Thank God for 3 barn things.
Extension
- Art: Press leaf.
- Literacy: Read aloud.
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week Khloé mastered measuring and doubling ingredients, practiced writing full sentences and gift tags, scooped and spread bedding with math, packaged and shared food, and journaled gratitude through drawing and reflection. She learned teamwork, giving, and the peace that comes from giving thanks in all circumstances.
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Parent Tips
- Adapt for 3yo: Use stickers.
- Adapt for 7yo: Write full paragraphs.
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All printables are fillable PDFs. Download, print, and let your little one fill them out with pencil or crayon. Khloé versions are for our family keepsakes; generic versions are for your family to personalize.