The first hint of cool weather always feels like an invitation to slow down and savor the beauty of the season. On a recent walk, I picked up a beautiful oak leaf and acorn—treasures that I plan to watercolor with my teens. Fall is the perfect time to bring nature’s lessons into your homeschool rhythm, and there are so many gentle, engaging ways to do it.
If you’re looking to add seasonal beauty and hands-on learning to your Charlotte Mason homeschool this autumn, here are a few of our favorite fall homeschool resources:
Peaceful Preschool Volume 2
Designed for ages 2–5, The Peaceful Preschool Volume 2 includes engaging, hands-on preschool activities centered around seasonal themes. Fall units like Applesauce, Pumpkins, Autumn, and Acorns give your child opportunities to build early literacy skills, strengthen fine motor development, and delight in nature through art, stories, and simple projects. This preschool curriculum brings gentle structure while leaving plenty of room for play and wonder.
Nourishing Nature Kindergarten
For children ages 5–7, Nourishing Nature Kindergarten offers rich, literature-based learning rooted in nature study and seasonal rhythms. The first two units—Tree and Farm—are perfect for fall, with lessons featuring apples, leaves, pumpkins, and cozy autumn themes. Each unit includes copywork, read-alouds, art, and hands-on projects. Families can purchase units individually or enjoy the full 8-unit bundle for a complete kindergarten year.
Nature Book Flood
If you love weaving books into your homeschool, the Nature Book Flood is a beautiful resource. With 48 weeks of lessons, it combines art, poetry, music, science experiments, and nature journaling for a full Charlotte Mason-inspired experience. The guide is designed around the seasons, with fall weeks that include apple science, leaf rubbings, and seasonal poetry. Families can purchase the full guide or just the 4-week Autumn Guide.
New England Guide
For early elementary ages, the New England Guide (the first month of Playful Pioneers Volume 2) is a wonderful way to explore American history through living books. This fall unit includes readings from The Landing of the Pilgrims, Thanksgiving poetry, and artwork by N.C. Wyeth. It’s available as a stand-alone unit or as part of the full year-long history curriculum.
Making the Most of Fall in Your Homeschool
Each of these resources helps your family embrace fall with meaningful, hands-on activities. Whether you’re painting autumn leaves, learning about Pilgrims, or reading poetry by candlelight, seasonal rhythms add beauty, connection, and joy to your homeschool days.
If you’re ready to fill your homeschool with rich stories, nature study, and creative projects this autumn, explore these guides and discover how gentle, seasonal learning can make your days more joyful.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Why is seasonal learning important in homeschool?
Seasonal learning helps children connect more deeply with nature, rhythms of the year, and God’s creation. By following the seasons, lessons feel alive and relevant, encouraging children to notice beauty and wonder in their everyday surroundings.
2. How can I incorporate Charlotte Mason principles into fall learning?
You can embrace Charlotte Mason’s philosophy by focusing on living books, nature walks, poetry, art, and hands-on projects. Simple practices like watercoloring autumn leaves, reading seasonal stories, and journaling about nature observations invite curiosity while nurturing the habit of attention.