Whether you’re easing back into your homeschool rhythm or looking for fresh ideas to spark curiosity, here are some fun and meaningful September Homeschool Activities to explore with your kids this month.
As the air turns crisp and the leaves begin to change, September feels like a fresh start for homeschooling families. It’s a month filled with new routines, cozy learning opportunities, and plenty of inspiration from the changing season.
From apple orchards to leaf piles, September provides endless ways to bring lessons to life through hands-on activities, nature walks, and seasonal projects.
Whether you’re easing back into your homeschool rhythm or looking for fresh ideas to spark curiosity, here are some fun and meaningful September-themed activities to explore with your kids this month separated by category!
September Homeschool Activities
Nature & Science
- Leaf Study: Collect leaves, identify trees, leaf rubbings, and start a leaf-pressing journal.
- Garden Harvest Science: Study how fruits/vegetables ripen, measure growth, or cook a recipe with garden produce (like zucchini bread or apple crisp).
- Migration & Animal Habits: Research monarch butterfly migration and color a butterfly picture or how animals prepare for winter.
Literature & Writing
- Back-to-School Journaling: Write about summer memories and fall goals.
- Seasonal Poetry: Read and write poems about autumn, apples, or changing leaves.
- Author Study: September is a great time to introduce classic children’s authors (Roald Dahl Day is Sept. 13!).
History & Culture
- Labor Day (U.S.): Learn about the history of work, workers’ rights, and community helpers.
- Patriot Day (Sept. 11): Age-appropriate discussions on resilience, community, and kindness.
- Harvest Traditions Around the World: Explore how different cultures celebrate harvest festivals in September.
Math in Real Life
- Apple Fractions: Slice apples to learn fractions and ratios.
- Garden Math: Weigh produce, graph yields, or calculate seed spacing.
- Baking Math: Double or halve a seasonal recipe to practice measurement and conversions.
Arts & Crafts
- Nature Collages: Use leaves, acorns, and seeds for creative projects.
- Homemade Bird Feeders: Pinecones, peanut butter, and seeds to help migrating birds.
- Autumn-Themed Handwork: Knitting, weaving, or sewing small seasonal crafts.
Seasonal Outings & Life Skills
- Visit an apple orchard or pumpkin patch.
- Start a family nature walk tradition.
- Preserve food together (applesauce, pickles, dehydrated fruit).
- My personal favorite – Read books together!
Tell me all about what you are going to add to your September homeschool activities below in the comments or shoot me an email at hello@HSFG.org!
Always Learning and Always Growing! Happy Homeschooling!
