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Hands On Homeschool
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items I’m a pediatric OT and homeschooling mom. I LOVE all things hands on learning.
This section contains handmade holidays and hands on learning by subjects.
Sections
6
Christ-Centered Gluten Free Easter
Thanksgiving
Handmade Christmas
Science: Bird Study
Summer Learning
STEM hands on
Christ-Centered Gluten Free Easter
I’m determined to keep Easter about Jesus! Here is what I’m ordering for our Christ centered, gluten free Easter
This is less of a homeschool curriculum and more Easter centered conversations for your Bible.
Easter Devotional For Kids: Resurrection Stories, Bible Reflections, and Christ-Centered Faith Lessons, (Paperback)
Gluten free and free of artificial ingredients.
UNREAL Milk Chocolate Gems, 5 oz
Cleaner M&M alternative
Unreal Chocolate Gems Milk Chocolate, 1.3 Oz
Family activity after devotions.
Jesus Building Block Sets Little Jesus Christ Toy Figures Christianity Decor Easter Christmas Christian Gifts for Women Men Kids Age 6+ (324 Pcs)
A lamb for the baby! She loves tags right now so this was the perfect fit.
Spark.Create.Imagine Plush Lamb, White, 10.5"
My 9 year LOVES all things mom and baby pretend. This. Was a no brainer. We go way out for Easter becuase Jesus’ resurrection was a big deal!
Tezituor 5Pcs Sheep Stuffed Animal 20'' Giant Lamb Plush with 4 Babies Plush Toy - Walmart.com
My tween boy is a baseball player and I thought this was a perfect mesh!
Turandoss Baseball Cross Necklace for Men Boys 2 Pcs Stainless Steel Bible Verse Cross Pendant Necklaces Black Silver Chain 24 inch Christian Baptism Religious Jewelry Gifts for Men Hueband Teen Boy
I made my own, but if you don’t have time! This is great for middle school boys.
NewEleven Bible Verse Jar for Son, Christian Gift from Mom, Dad, Teen Boy Easter Basket Stuffer and Confirmation Gift
Loved this to go with my tween’s baseball necklace!
Veshon Leather Cross Bracelet for Teen Boy or Men, Cool Christian Gift Ideas for Young Teenage Boys for Confirmation, Baptism, Christmas Stocking Stuffers - Walmart.com
I am no way needed 100 little baby Jesus is. But for one of our devotionals, I wanted to have the kids created a tomb with playdoh we make the day before.
110 Pcs Little Jesus Figurine Miniature Jesus Doll Tiny Jesus Figurine to Hide and Seek Classic Religious Gifts Christ Savior Jesus for Sunday Easter Egg Stuffers Baptism Gift(110,Multicolor) - Walmart.com
I bought mine on Etsy, but this one looks amazing and is half the price
Empty Tomb Easter Scene and Cross Decoration, Wooden Easter Resurrection Scene Cross Jesus Tomb Tray Set, Jesus Nativity Scene Decor for Religious Home Office Tabletop Christian Gifts
I wish I would have found this one first!
Easter Scene Wooden Decor Home Decor Gifts He is Risen Wooden Jesus Nativity Christ Religious Decorations Easter He is Risen Cross Decoration for Home
I grabbed these on clearance for the littles during devotions!
Orangide Easter He Lives Sticker Scenes-12 Easter Craft for Kids Religious Gift Jesus Resurrection Stickers for Classroom Party Games Spring Bible Christian Sunday School Craft
My daughter is just finishing up her devotional from last year. This will be a good one for her since she is artistic and will love to color the illustrations.
The Illustrated Devotional For Girls 366 Days of Creative Coloring & Faith Filled Devotions for Girls ages 8-12
Being a boy takes courage in this generation. I can’t wait for this to come in for my 12 year old.
Devotions for Adventurous Boys: 180 Days of Brave-Hearted Encouragement, (Paperback)
Our neighbors gave us rocks, but I’d order this to talk about how the stone was rolled away and turned from a symbol of death to a symbol of freedom.
Joyfy 10 Pcs Rock Painting Kit for Kids Ages 6-8-12,Home Creativity Arts And Crafts Kit for Family Indoor Activity,Christmas Birthday Gift for Boy Girl
I like to cook bread with the kids… You can incorporate math into this, following attractions, reading… But I love to talk about how yeast takes time to rise just like Jesus did and how good things in their lives might take time too
Good Dees Low Carb Baking Mix, Multi-Purpose Keto Bread Mix, Keto Baking Mix, Gluten Free, No Sugar Added, Grain-Free, Dairy-Free, Diabetic (2g Net Carbs, 12 Servings)
Cleaner version of Reese’s! Yes gluten free dye free
Unreal® Easter Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Candy Cups, 20 ct
Obsessed. I love to have each holiday sensory kit. I’m an occupational therapist so it’s my thing.
Easter Sensory Kit
I mean my littlest is obsessed with bandaids so these were just a yes for her Easter basket. Jesus is the ultimate healer.
BioSwiss Holy Jesus Bandages, 50 Count
Thanksgiving
This section contains all our Thanksgiving crafts and DIY
Absolutely in love with this homeschool unit! All the hands on things!!!!
A Treasured Thanksgiving
These knives are super sharp! Please know if your kids are returning out to play the objects. They will cut their skin very easily. If this is too much for your kiddo, maybe consider using clay to create the canoe, the curriculum recommends.
Wood Whittling Kits and Tools
Learning basket weaving is part of our science/social studies unit. It works in fine motor, problem solving, learning how fibers are strengthened and more. The kids love they are creating something we can use!
Basket Weaving Kits
Any kind of mini block (compatible with Legos) is a yes in our home. It’s a great integrated activity that for social studies, problem solving, following instructions, surface area etc.
The Mini Block
I combined log cabin kits with an activity from our curriculum about the Wampanoag Indian wetus.
Buy Miniature Log Cabin Toys Online at Log Cabin Toys
Because I needed a kit for two kiddos and didn’t want to sell the farm, I did buy the date night pottery kit for my kids to create pottery. ($85 and we’ve been making vases, bowls, and plates) I chose the Earth tune colors of paint. They turned out ...
Sculpd Pottery Kit | The Original Air-Dry Clay Starter Kit
These are an easy way to build coordination skills while also teaching how weaving worked in “pilgrim days”
Made By Me Easy Steps Weaving Loom for Kids
LOVE the simplicity, but prompts for kiddos to practice gratitude each day. My kids even love it.
Fun Stripes Kids Daily Gratitude Journal
Handmade Christmas
This section contains all our handmade projects for Christmas.
Obsessed with this for my all 3 of my kids ranging from 6th grade to 1 year old. Worth the investment!!
Nativity Sensory Kit
Bananagrams the winter edition is perfect for kiddos 8+ to practice spelling and vocabulary, the winter edition!
Bananagrams Winter Wonderland - Best Games for Ages 8 to 12
Num paint has these more complex options for your big kids or some more simple ones for elementary age. I love to read part of the nativity or a chapter book while they paint.
The Nativity - Masterpiece By Numbers
LOvE this manger yall. It really helps kiddos understand the conditions that Jesus was born in after becoming from heaven.
Let's Build a Manger! & The Manger Build
I have done this craft with seashell molds and can’t wait to do it for snowflake molds it’s great for the preschooler all the way up to the sixth grader
Frozen Snowflakes: Winter-themed Sensory Play
We did this last year and I’m excited for the kids to use them again this year as personal keepsakes. This year we are adding the wisemen and Shepard.
Make a Peg Doll Nativity Set for Christmas #DIY
These are great for the nativity.
Assorted Unfinished Wood Peg Doll Bodies
This is such a sweet keepsake so you never forget how small do you wear. I wish I could’ve done this with my other two and will be doing this with my one year-old this year.
Baby Hand & Foot Casting Kit - Capture Every Detail | Casting Keepsake
This is absolutely worth the investment. My kiddos have loved it from toddler to sixth grader. They still love pulling it out every year.
Musical Nativity Plush Set
I buy these candles every single year! In our school unit, we will be covering how Jesus was the light of the world and now it’s our job. We turn all the lights off and light the candles.
Nativity Mini Taper Candle Set
Christmas science! My kids are learning the difference between Christmas light circuits!
Science Kits for Kids, 448+ Projects Circuit
Science: Bird Study
I’m sharing all our hands on learning for science. Mh kiddos are in 6th and 3rd grades.
My kids LOVED these owl pellets! The dissection kit had everything you need including gloves. (I needed to buy an adult pair.)
We paired this with the good and the beautiful bird study!
Owl Pellet Dissection Kit
Free Bird Watching Project with the good and the beautiful
Backyard Birdwatching Science Project
We LOVE family studies and will do them until my son is in high school.
Birds Science Unit | The Good and the Beautiful
Grabbed this bird feeder on sale! LOVE how we can choose different food options and monitor which are the bird favorites!!
LONA Love Nature LONA Weatherproof Bird Feeder & Reviews | Wayfair
These were such steal! 2 for the price of 1! We got 4 total so we can draw as many in as possible!
Arlmont & Co. Hummingbird Feeder 20 Oz [set Of 2] Plastic Hummingbird Feeders For Outdoors, With Built-in Ant Guard And Bee Proof - 6 Feeding Ports - Wide Mouth For Easy Filling/2 Part Base For Easy Cleaning & Reviews | Wayfair
How cute is this? My daughter especially l loves it and we have a nest already with eggs!
Home Bazaar Nestling Series Snug Harbor 6 in x 6 in x 8 in Birdhouse & Reviews | Wayfair
This is the cutest. My kiddos love watching the birds bathe. We put in front of our living room window.
Laurel Foundry Modern Farmhouse® Hiles Polypropylene Birdbath with Solar Light & Reviews | Wayfair
I didn’t grab a picture of ours, but these turned out so cute! I recommend using wood glue or gorilla glue! I used an outdoor sealing spray too.
Bird Feeders, Diy Bird House Art Crafts Kit for Kids Ages 4-6 8-12,Build & Paint Your Own Wooden Hummingbird Feeder, Outdoor Wild Humming Bird Feeders Art Activities for Children's Day
Form my 2 year old to my 12 year old, this book has been so amazing for our bird unit. They are all looking for and identifying birds in our backyard by song and appearance
The Little Book of Backyard Bird Songs|Hardcover
These were inexpensive, but fantastic supplemental packs for our bird study. Great for all 3 kiddos.
Jr. Birder Pack – Fun & Educational Birdwatching Kit for Kids
My little artists LOVED this book yall. This is one way to incorporate handwriting strength and art without a full art class.
The Birder¿s Drawing and Coloring Kit|Other Format
Summer Learning
If you need a summer reading program that comes with a free book this is for you! Homeschooling can be challenging, especially if you take a full break. Kids should be reading through the summer and this is a great way to do it. Just pay shipping.
Summer Reading
My 9 year old has been obsessed with slime! These are right up her ally to keep her busy and off screens! They have a boys subscription and a girls!
Monthly Play Dough Sensory Kit Subscriptions
My son is 12 and I want to limit screens this summer so we have subscribed to crunch labs for their builder box. Building a toy each month will be super fun for him and he is really excited.
Build Box
My nine year-old little girl is super creative and imaginative. She has loved these creative kits that encourage imagination and pretend play.
Creative Kit
Added this to our summer learning. Activities because the kids won’t know it’s school 🩷💜
Kitchen Science
Give me all the summer crafts. Thanks.
Kids party favor:DIY,paint kit,birthda party favor,School activities
My 9 year old loves all things baking. These have been a sweet treat for her.
I'm The Chef Too | Educational Cooking Adventure Kits
STEM hands on
I have loved these hands-on science and math kids. Especially since my son has done online math, this has pulled him off the screens to apply what he’s learning.
Monthly STEM Kits: Science Subscription Box for Kids 5+ | MEL Science