Ecclesiastical Church New Year Unit Study (PRINT VERSION)

Start your homeschooling year in alignment with the Church calendar through this 5-day festal study crafted for ages 3–10. Each day includes a short lesson, engaging activity, simple recipe, and thoughtfully chosen read-aloud suggestion, designed to take just 15–20 minutes of your day while bringing rich spiritual meaning into your home. Inside You’ll Find: •Lessons on the liturgical calendar, the significance of Creation, the ordering of time, the story of the 7 days, and the purpose of a new spiritual beginning Activities include: •Creating a Family Spiritual Goals chart •Coloring the Icon of Creation •Planting a tree •Learning and singing the Troparion for the Church New Year •Placing an Icon of Christ outside on the eve of the Church New Year Recipes include: •Easy Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins •Kid-Friendly Pumpkin Spice Latte •Apple Fruit Lollipops •Vegan Creamy Potato Soup •Nourishing Homemade Marshmallows & Hot Chocolate(Every recipe includes notes for making them gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free to meet both dietary and fasting needs.)