Last year I learned that a formal homeschool plan during the week of Thanksgiving is just NOT a good idea for our family. It just doesn't happen with the dedication it should so instead I dedicate the week to Thanksgiving activities instead.
This is what we did last year: Thanksgiving Wrap-Up 2011 and T is for Turkey
This years plan
Thanksgiving Activities:* Thankful tree- We did this last year and loved it. (See Thanksgiving Wrap-Up 2011 )
* Thanksgiving activity box- I kept the one we used from last year and I plan to add some new activities to it.
* Printables- We are using a printable mat pack from Money Saving Mom and worksheets from Mamas Learning Corner.
* Crafts- Beth over at Living Life Intentionally has a collection of fun ideas on her blog. I also found some great activities over at Keeper of the Home.
* Sensory Box- I am making a box with pumpkins, pine cones and leaves.
Thanksgiving menu:
Our kids are both organic, gluten, casein, and soy free. I am organic, gluten free and avoiding dairy. Because of this, I make a mini Thanksgiving dinner that me an the kids can eat from so we don't miss out on all the yummy Thanksgiving treats.
My menu plan:
* Turkey- This year we ordered a farm fresh turkey, and my husband is going to use olive oil instead of butter to flavor the turkey. (He usually rubs it down with a mixture of butter and herbs). *Be careful with turkey my gluten free friends! Many turkeys are "flavor injected" and many times that contains gluten!
* Cranberry Sauce- I think I'm going to use this recipe, but I'm going to omit the orange juice and add in more sweetener. (Peanut can't have oranges).
* Stuffing- I have been saving my bread ends for a few months now and have enough for the stuffing. I am using a recipe from Gluten Free Girl. I used it last year and it was REALLY good. (I'm thinking I might use a little sausage or bacon in it too...)
* Desert- I honestly have no idea what I'm making us for desert. I usually make pumpkin pie but the kids don't really eat it and I want them to be able to enjoy it.
Christmas Preparation:
I've been using the 12 Week Holiday Planner as a guide, but I honestly haven't stuck to it. I have SO many great plans for organization, but I'm so disorganized it all gets lost in the shuffle! I'm starting to slowly get a hold of that and things are slowly falling into place.
* Angel Tree- We picked up our angels at church this Sunday!!!
* Operation Christmas Child- It's drop off time! (November 12-19th) We are going out this week to make our boxes, pray over them and drop them off.
* Last year I was really inspired by the post at 1+1+1=1, so I need to start planning out activities for Jesus.
I'd love o hear your plans and recipes for Thanksgiving!
God Bless!!!
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