January 26, 2026|Gardening, Homeschooling, Homesteading
Happy January from Lange Girl Farms! As we cozy up indoors during these Southeast Michigan winter days, indoor herb tasting has become a delightful homeschool activity. Snipping fresh leaves from our windowsill pots and exploring their flavors is a sensory way to connect with YAH’s creation. This week, we’re tying it to Psalm 51:10—“Create in me a clean heart, O YAH, and renew a right spirit within me”—seeing how herbs refresh the body while YAH renews the heart. Come see our daily rhythm for herb tasting lessons. For labeling pots, our Custom Slate Herb Markers keep things organized!
Our Indoor Herb Rhythm
Short 45-60 minute activities each day, plus herb snipping time.
Monday: Herb Smell & Feel – Sensory Start
Goal: Explore herbs with senses, introduce renewal.
Materials: Herb pots (basil, mint, thyme), printable sensory page.
Step-by-Step:
- Read Psalm 51:10 together—YAH renews us.
- Smell and feel 3 herbs (soft basil, cool mint, earthy thyme).
- Draw or describe on printable (“It feels…” “It smells…”).
- Talk: “Herbs refresh—YAH refreshes hearts!”
Farm Tie-In: Herbs from summer garden—YAH’s ongoing gifts.
Tuesday: Herb Taste Test – Flavor Discovery
Goal: Safe tasting and describing flavors.
Materials: Small herb snips, printable taste journal.
Step-by-Step:
- Review Psalm 51:10—YAH’s clean heart.
- Taste tiny snips (washed, safe amounts).
- Note on printable (“Sweet,” “Cool,” “Strong”).
- Discuss: “Flavors renew our meal—YAH renews us.”
Farm Tie-In: Herbs for farm eggs or tea.
Wednesday: Herb Counting – Math with Leaves
Goal: Count leaves and practice numbers.
Materials: Printable counting sheet.
Step-by-Step:
- Read verse—YAH creates new growth.
- Count leaves on snips (1-5).
- Circle numbers on printable, add French (un, deux, trois).
- Talk: “New leaves grow—YAH gives new hearts.”
Farm Tie-In: Count eggs like leaves—YAH provides.
Thursday: Herb Drawing – Art & Observation
Goal: Draw herbs and observe details.
Materials: Printable drawing page.
Step-by-Step:
- Review verse—YAH’s wonderful works.
- Observe herb shapes/colors up close.
- Draw on printable, label parts.
- Discuss: “YAH designed every leaf.”
Farm Tie-In: Herbs for animal treats or tea.
Friday: Herb Prayer – Thank YAH for Renewal
Goal: Gratitude and prayer practice.
Materials: Printable prayer page.
Step-by-Step:
- Read Psalm 51:10—YAH renews spirit.
- Snip and smell favorite herb.
- Draw thank you picture on printable.
- Pray: “Thank YAH for herbs and new hearts!”
Farm Tie-In: Share herb taste with family—YAH’s love.
Saturday Wrap-Up & 4-H Tie-In
Family herb share—what we learned about renewal. Gentle animal observation (e.g., brushing llamas/alpacas) and update 4-H Fiber record with herb notes for animal treats.
Indoor herb tasting is a simple way to see YAH’s renewal in Psalm 51:10—fresh flavors for body and heart. We’re thankful for these winter gifts!
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