As Easter draws near, our household always enjoys different traditions like making hot cross buns and getting certain candy, blending tradition with a sprinkle of creativity. With each passing year, our celebrations evolve, weaving together cherished customs with newfound discoveries.
Easter is going to be here before you know it, but here are some fun ideas for your homeschool that don’t take much effort to make happen. Take this opportunity to make some memories with your kids!
My kids are sensitive to artificial colors and dyes, so I always make sure to get our candy through the Natural Candy Store. Their customer service is amazing and they always have a great selection of candy that you can feel good about buying, not only to support a small business but because none of the ingredients are artificial. Who says healthier isn’t necessarily fun?
I also always make a point to order UK Cadbury Eggs since they are… err… not “better for you” per say but at least don’t have those artificial dyes. And, it is just once a year, after all. Did you know that they are higher quality in the UK? The differences are surprising and honestly they just taste better.
Now, I’m no cake decorator, but I can make this! Here is how to do it. I’ve made this in the past and it is super cute in real life. It can be made with any cake recipe, obviously. Instead of cake mixes, I usually use Crazy Cakes (a.k.a. Depression Era Cake).
I also love using vegan marshmallows, like Dandies, instead of the regular kind. Besides being vegan and suiting my needs, my kids simply like them better.
In the realm of literature, our shelves are adorned with tales both old and new, each offering its own enchanting narrative. From timeless classics to whimsical fantasies, our Easter book list is as diverse as the blooms in a spring garden. Picture books brimming with bunnies and chicks share space with poetry collections that stir the soul, inviting us to pause and savor the beauty of language. And for those seeking deeper reflections, there are profound works that delve into the heart of Easter’s significance, offering solace and inspiration in equal measure.
One of our traditions is to get out holiday books for our book basket in the living room. No matter how old the kids are getting, it is still fun to see the familiar covers and feel comforted by their words.
This story was one of my grandmother’s favorites when she was a child and she always read it to me at Eastertime. I make it a point to have it out for my kids to enjoy, too.
“With twenty-one baby bunnies to look after, mother bunny Cottontail abandons her dream of becoming an Easter Bunny. But when Grandfather Bunny spies her perfectly behaved brood, he’s so impressed that he makes Cottontail the most important Easter Bunny of all!
Originally published in 1939, Country Bunny and the Little Gold Shoes celebrates the timeless values of equality, hard work, and patient ambition.” (source)
Jan Brett is an artistic wonder! We never tire or having her books around the house. Her art is so vivid and so filled with detail, you notice something new every time you read her works, no matter how many times you have!
“Jan Brett’s lovable bunny hero, Hoppi, and her remarkable Easter Rabbit will enchant readers as they pore over illustrations filled with dazzling eggs made by Flora Bunny, Aunt Sassyfrass and others. If Hoppi can make the best Easter egg, he will get to help the Easter Rabbit with his deliveries on Easter morning.” (source)
Amidst our literary adventures, we find solace in the rhythm of poetry, its lyrical verses echoing the melodies of our hearts, each word a brushstroke painting scenes of renewal and hope. Poetry becomes our companion on this journey of introspection, guiding us through the labyrinth of emotions that Easter evokes, from quiet reverence to jubilant celebration.
Homeschool Compass always amazes me with their resources and their Spring Poems For Your Homeschool ebook is no different. With soaring pastel art and just the right selection of poetry – think favorites from Edna St. Vincent Millay, Robert Louis Stevenson, Edith Nesbit, William Wordsworth, Christina Rosetti – every page would be worthy of framing.
Plus, it is totally free! You can download it for viewing on a tablet or print to your heart’s content.
And when the day’s adventures draw to a close, it is inspiring to carefully curate screen content for a show that illuminates the true meaning of Easter. Far from mere entertainment, Drive Thru History’s Easter episodes invite us to delve deeper into the essence of the holiday, exploring its roots and significance with grace and authenticity.
Dave Stotts helps remind us that Easter is not merely a date on the calendar, but a sacred journey of faith and renewal, beckoning us to embrace the beauty of the Resurrection in our own lives.
As we prepare for Easter’s arrival, I’m filled with gratitude for the opportunity to infuse our celebrations with creativity, fun, and meaning.
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