December 10, 2025|Homeschooling
Howdy from the Snowy Coop, Farm Mamas. It’s 14°F, snow’s falling like feathers, and Khloé’s in her pink barn coat holding a ruler yelling, “Let’s catch snow!”
That’s how we homeschool in December — boots on, Bible open, snowflakes under the magnifying glass.
This week’s theme: Snow Science & Psalm 147 — catching snow, timing melt, insulating coop, praising the Maker.
Grade Level: K-2
Time: 60–90 min/day
Location: Porch, kitchen, coop
This Week’s Big Idea
Farm Skill: Snow observation + coop warmth
Academic Tie-In: Math, science, literacy, observation
Bible Thread: Psalm 147:16–17 — “He gives snow like wool… He hurls down his crystals of ice like crumbs…”
MONDAY: Catch & Measure Snowfall
Goals
- Measure depth accurately
- Compare three locations
- Record data
Materials
- Ruler, 3 clear jars or cups, marker
- Printable: Khloé’s Snowfall Tracker | My Snowfall Tracker
Step-by-Step (40 min)
- Place jars (10 min): One on porch, one by coop, one in open field
- Wait 1 hour (set timer together).
- Measure & record (20 min): Use ruler, write inches on printable.
- Add totals (10 min): Fill bottom math line.
Farm Tie-In
Snow insulates the soil and coop floor like a big blanket.
Bible Sprinkle (2 min)
Psalm 147:16 — “He gives snow like wool…”
→ Prayer: “Thank You for woolly snow!”
Extension
- Draw animal tracks you see in the snow.
TUESDAY: Snow Melt Timing Experiment
Goals
- Compare melt rates
- Graph results
- Make predictions
Materials
- 3 identical bowls, 1 cup snow each, timer, thermometer (optional)
- Printable: Khloé’s Melt Race Graph | My Melt Race Graph
Step-by-Step (50 min)
- Collect snow (10 min): Fill three bowls exactly the same
- Place: One in sun, one in shade, one near wood stove (adult supervised).
- Time the melt (20 min): Start timer when first water appears.
- Graph (10 min): Color bars on printable and write fastest/slowest.
Farm Tie-In
Fast melt = muddy boots and happy ducks!
Bible Sprinkle (2 min)
Psalm 147:18 — “He sends his word and melts them…”
→ Question: “Who melts the snow?”
Extension
- Taste the melted water — pure farm snow!
WEDNESDAY: Snow Crystal Microscopy
Goals
- Observe real snowflakes
- Count arms and identify shapes
- Draw accurately
Materials
- Black construction paper (chilled outside), magnifying glass
- Printable: Khloé’s Crystal Hunt | My Crystal Hunt
Step-by-Step (45 min)
- Catch flakes (15 min): Hold cold black paper outside.
- Examine (15 min): Look through magnifying glass, count arms.
- Draw & label (15 min): Fill six hexagons on printable (arms + shape).
Farm Tie-In
Each snowflake is a tiny water drop that will feed our garden in spring.
Bible Sprinkle (2 min)
Job 38:22 — “Have you entered the storehouses of the snow…?”
→ Prayer: “Thank You for Your beautiful treasures!”
Extension
- Vote for the prettiest flake.
THURSDAY: Coop Insulation Math
Goals
- Measure pine shavings depth
- Add layers and re-measure
- Record temperature change
Materials
- Ruler, pine shavings, scoop, thermometer
- Printable: Khloé’s Coop Warmth Chart | My Coop Warmth Chart
Step-by-Step (40 min)
- Measure current depth & temp (10 min): Write on printable.
- Add 3 scoops (15 min): Measure again.
- Re-check coop temp (10 min): Record change.
- Fill chart (5 min): Calculate inches added and degrees warmer.
Farm Tie-In
6 inches of pine can raise coop temp 8–10°F — happy hens!
Bible Sprinkle (2 min)
Psalm 147:17 — “Who can stand before his cold?”
→ Prayer: “Keep our animals warm, Lord.”
Extension
- Draw a cozy hen on the back.
FRIDAY: Snow Gratitude Psalm Journal
Goals
- Copy Scripture
- Draw snowy farm scene
- Write personal thanks
Materials
- Crayons, hot cocoa
- Printable: Khloé’s Snow Psalm Journal | My Snow Psalm Journal
Step-by-Step (50 min)
- Read Psalm 147:16–18 together (5 min)
- Copy verse 16 (15 min): Use printable lines.
- Draw snowy coop scene (15 min): Include animals and snowflakes.
- Write (15 min): “Snow helps the farm by ___.”
Farm Tie-In
Snow is God’s winter blanket for the soil and animals.
Bible Sprinkle (3 min)
Psalm 147:1 — “Praise the Lord! For it is good to sing praises…”
→ Prayer: Thank God for three snowy blessings.
Extension
- Sing a thank-you song while sipping cocoa.
Weekly Wrap-Up
This week Khloé measured snowfall in three places, timed snow melt in sun/shade/stove, drew and labeled real snow crystals, calculated coop insulation improvement, copied Scripture, and reflected on how snow blesses the farm. She learned real science while seeing God’s hand in every flake.
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Parent Tips
- Safety: Adult supervises stove area and hot liquids.
- Adapt for 3yo: Just catch and draw flakes.
- Adapt for 7yo: Convert inches to centimeters, write full Psalm copy.
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All printables are free images in the blog post. Khloé versions are for our family keepsakes; generic versions are for your family to personalize and print.