November 4, 2025|Homeschooling
Howdy from the Frosty Coop, Farm Mamas. It’s 28°F, the rooster’s crowing through frost, and Khloé’s in her pink barn coat asking, “Can we save the tomato seeds?”
That’s how we homeschool in November — mittens on, Bible open, coop door cracked.
This week’s theme: Frosty Coop & Seed Saving — collecting eggs, saving seeds, caring for hens in cold.
Grade Level: K-2
Time: 60–90 min/day
Location: Coop, kitchen, porch
This Week’s Big Idea
Farm Skill – Egg collection + seed saving
Academic Tie-In – Math, science, literacy, art
Bible Thread – Proverbs 12:10 — “The righteous care for animals”
MONDAY: Egg Collection & Counting
Goals
- Count to 12 (dozen)
- Identify egg colors
- Practice gentle hands
Materials
- Egg basket, marker
- Printable: Khloé’s Egg Dozen Chart | My Egg Dozen Chart
Step-by-Step (35 min)
- Coop Walk (10 min): Khloé carries basket.
- Collect (10 min): Find 6–8 eggs — count aloud.
- Sort (10 min): Group by color (brown, green, white).
- Chart (5 min): Color eggs on printable.
Farm Tie-In
- Hens lay ~1 egg/day; cold slows them.
- We sell extras at farm stand.
Bible Sprinkle (2 min)
Proverbs 12:10 — “The righteous care for the needs of their animals.”
→ Prayer: “Thank You for warm eggs.”
Extension
- Math: Graph colors.
- Art: Egg rubbings with crayon.
TUESDAY: Tomato Seed Saving
Goals
- Extract seeds (fine motor)
- Label jars (literacy)
- Understand seed drying
Materials
- Overripe tomato, strainer, paper towel
- Printable: Khloé’s Seed Saving Log | My Seed Saving Log
Step-by-Step (45 min)
- Scoop (10 min): Cut tomato, scoop pulp.
- Rinse (10 min): Swish in water, pour off floaters.
- Dry (10 min): Spread on towel.
- Label (15 min): Write “Tomato 2025” on printable.
Farm Tie-In
- We save 10+ heirloom varieties.
- Seeds → spring starts → farm sales.
Bible Sprinkle (2 min)
Genesis 1:12 — “The earth brought forth vegetation…”
→ Question: “Who made the seeds?”
Extension
- Science: Draw seed parts.
- Literacy: Write seed name in cursive.
WEDNESDAY: Coop Frost Check
Goals
- Observe frost (science)
- Add pine shavings (math)
- Practice coop safety
Materials
- Pine shavings, scoop
- Printable: Khloé’s Frosty Coop Checklist | My Frosty Coop Checklist
Step-by-Step (40 min)
- Frost Hunt (10 min): Find frost on coop roof.
- Scoop (10 min): Add 5 scoops pine.
- Check Water (10 min): Break ice, refill.
- Checklist (10 min): Mark tasks.
Farm Tie-In
- Frost = hens need extra bedding.
- Pine from local mill.
Bible Sprinkle (2 min)
Psalm 147:16 — “He spreads the snow like wool…”
→ Prayer: “Thank You for cozy hens.”
Extension
- Science: Draw frost crystals.
- Math: Measure pine depth.
THURSDAY: Egg Wash & Taste
Goals
- Gentle cleaning (science)
- Taste test (sensory)
- Write adjectives
Materials
- Eggs, warm water, towel
- Printable: Khloé’s Egg Taste Test | My Egg Taste Test
Step-by-Step (35 min)
- Wash (10 min): Soak, gently scrub.
- Dry (5 min): Pat with towel.
- Cook (10 min): Scramble 1 egg.
- Taste (10 min): Write 3 words on printable.
Farm Tie-In
- We wash only for sales.
- Hens eat scraps.
Bible Sprinkle (2 min)
Matthew 6:26 — “Your heavenly Father feeds them…”
→ Question: “Who feeds the hens?”
Extension
- Literacy: Write a full sentence.
- Art: Eggshell mosaic.
FRIDAY: Seed Gratitude Jar
Goals
- Practice gratitude (literacy)
- Decorate jar (art)
- Reflect on week
Materials
- Jar, seeds, ribbon
- Printable: Khloé’s Seed Gratitude Notes | My Seed Gratitude Notes
Step-by-Step (45 min)
- Decorate (15 min): Wrap ribbon, add label.
- Write (15 min): 3 gratitude notes on printable.
- Fill (10 min): Add seeds + notes.
- Seal (5 min): Lid on.
Farm Tie-In
- Jar = spring seed bank.
- Gratitude = better stewards.
Bible Sprinkle (3 min)
Psalm 136:25 — “Gives food to every creature…”
→ Prayer: Thank God for 3 farm things.
Extension
- Art: Press leaf in jar.
- Literacy: Read notes aloud.
Weekly Wrap-Up
Skills Mastered
Math – Counting, sorting, measuring
Science – Seed drying, frost, hygiene
Literacy – Labeling, adjectives, notes
Life – Responsibility, gratitude
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Parent Tips
- Adapt for 3yo: Use hands, not scoops.
- Adapt for 7yo: Add fractions, write full sentences.
- Weather Backup: Do coop demo in garage.
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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.