What is every kid’s dream July teaching theme? How
about chocolate! July 7th is Chocolate Day, a great way to teach your
children about the botanical nature of chocolate, the geographical location of
most cacao plantations and how it is grown, processed and transported.
And if you want to be a homeschool hero, don’t forget to let the students
sample the many ways chocolate can be used; from the cacao bean to cocoa powder,
chocolate syrup, and the many different grades of chocolate bars.
Although many July teaching themes for homeschool revolve
around Independence Day, I wanted to give you a few suggestions for some
off-the-beaten-track themes. Like National Recreation and Parks month.
What a great reason to explore the national parks in your local area and
focus on identifying local flora and fauna.
One of my favorite fun July teaching themes revolves
round July 10th — Don’t Step on a Bee Day. Although it might seem a little
silly, it is a great homeschool focus, as bees are fast disappearing from our
gardens due to pests like varroa mites and hive die-off. If our bees
disappear, over 75% of the food we eat will go with them — a frightening
prospect. A July teaching unit on bees and bee society will not only
introduce your students to the importance of our sweet insect friend, but
hopefully foster a love for them as well!
