Gifts for September

By all these lovely tokens September days are here,

With summer's best of weather and autumn's best of cheer.

 ~ Helen Hunt Jackson ~ September

Sights from a Labour Day Nature Walk

Enjoying God's Creation in September ~ A trip to a local apple orchard always makes for a wonderful September fieldtrip.  Perhaps take time to browse this listing of BC orchards to find an orchard near to your home.  These apple tree sequencing cards look like an enjoyable activity to complete before your visit.  Make sure to taste test as many apples as possible and bring some home to make something from a delicious apple recipe! 

Poetry for September ~ Something to print off and have the children memorize to help remember the number of days in each month: Thirty Days Hath September.

Readings for your Bookshelf in September ~ Books about apples and country fairs often find their place on our bookshelf during this month:  How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World, How Do Apples Grow, Apple Picking Time, The Life and Times of the Apple, Come to the Fair, Daniel's Duck, County Fair.  

Making a Memory in September ~ I love the idea of a creative "first day of school" photo.  If the "first day" has already passed, any day in September will do, really!

Music for September ~ As the first day of autumn approaches, listening to Vivaldi's Autumn will add a pleasant addition to your daily rhythms.  Listen to the music.  Can you identify the instruments heard?  Can you interpret the music through movement?  How about drawing in a music journal the colours, feelings, and images portrayed through the music?  Simply enjoy the music. 

Art for September ~ Perhaps taking a closing look at Van Gogh's Sunflowers will inspire your child to design some sunflower art too like these colourful pastel sunflowers or these tempura paint bouquets.

Worship for September ~ I've been listening to and singing along with this this past summer.  Listen to and sing with me as we move into this new learning year?

May this month be filled with new beginnings and many warm gifts. ~ Jessica