January 19, 2026|Gardening, Homeschooling, Homesteading
Happy January from Lange Girl Farms! As seed catalogs arrive in the mail here in Southeast Michigan, they’re becoming a homeschool treasure—full of colorful pictures, variety descriptions, and spring dreams. This week, we’re tying catalog time to Proverbs 22:6—“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” Just as we carefully choose seeds for a strong garden, YAH guides us in planting truth for a strong life. Come see how seed catalogs are sparking math, science, and faith lessons this week. For labeling our seed starts, our Custom Slate Plant Markers keep everything tidy!
Our Seed Catalog Rhythm
Catalog time is cozy indoor fun:
- Spreading catalogs on the table with cocoa.
- Circling favorites and planning beds.
- Daily short activities to build excitement.
Monday: Catalog Flip & Verse – Choosing Seeds
Goal: Introduce choosing wisely like YAH’s training.
Materials: Seed catalogs, crayons, printable catalog page.
Step-by-Step:
- Read Proverbs 22:6 together—YAH trains us carefully.
- Flip through catalogs, point to favorite seeds (marigolds, lettuce).
- Circle 3 on the printable and color them.
- Talk: “Good seeds grow strong plants—YAH plants good in us!”
Farm Tie-In: Our garden from last year—YAH’s growth.
Tuesday: Seed Counting – Math in Catalogs
Goal: Practice counting seeds needed.
Materials: Printable counting sheet, crayons.
Step-by-Step:
- Review Proverbs 22:6—YAH’s careful plan.
- Look at catalog packets, count how many for a row (1-5).
- Circle numbers on printable.
- Add French numbers (un, deux, trois).
Farm Tie-In: Count eggs like seeds—YAH provides.
Wednesday: Variety Descriptions – Reading & Wonder
Goal: Read simple descriptions and marvel at YAH’s design.
Materials: Catalogs, printable description page.
Step-by-Step:
- Read verse—YAH trains with wisdom.
- Read short catalog descriptions aloud (e.g., “tall sunflowers”).
- Draw favorite variety on printable.
- Talk: “YAH made so many kinds—wonderful!”
Farm Tie-In: Our animals’ variety—YAH’s creativity.
Thursday: Garden Planning – Drawing Beds
Goal: Plan a simple garden layout.
Materials: Printable garden grid, crayons.
Step-by-Step:
- Review verse—YAH’s way for us.
- Draw a garden bed on printable, mark seed spots.
- Label with Custom Slate Plant Marker ideas.
- Discuss rotation for healthy soil.
Farm Tie-In: Compost from animals—YAH’s cycle.
Friday: Thank YAH for Seeds – Gratitude Prayer
Goal: Practice thanks for YAH’s provision.
Materials: Printable prayer page.
Step-by-Step:
- Read Proverbs 22:6—YAH trains with care.
- List favorite seeds from catalogs.
- Draw thank you picture on printable.
- Pray: “Thank YAH for seeds and training!”
Farm Tie-In: Future harvest—YAH’s promise.
Saturday Wrap-Up & 4-H Tie-In
Family garden plan share—what we chose and why. Prep seed starting trays and update 4-H records with garden notes.
Seed catalogs are teaching us Proverbs 22:6—training with care for garden and heart. We’re thankful for YAH’s wise way!
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