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October Homeschool Curriculum and Resources
October at home means cozy vibes, spooky fun, a lot going on! Between trips to the pumpkin patch, costume planning, and keeping up with lessons, homeschooling in October can feel like a marathon in a mask. That’s exactly why our Ready, Set, LEARN! October homeschool curriculum and resources were created! To make life easier for you and more fun for your kids!
Each month, we put together seasonally relevant, standards-aligned, no prep homeschool curriculum and resources for preschool through second grade. From math, science, and reading to phonics, handwriting, alphabet practice, scissor skills, morning work, coloring pages, dramatic play, and crafts, it’s all right here.
Every resource is designed to align with Common Core standards and objectives, so you know exactly what skills your child is practicing. And because everything follows a monthly theme, it perfectly matches what you’re teaching at that time of year and is relevant with the real life elements your child is experiencing. In October, that means pumpkins, candy corn, spooky stories, Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples’ Day, and all the skills kids need to master along the way. Let’s break it down and show you just how much these resources are about to save your homeschool days!
How to Get Your October Homeschool Curriculum and Resources
We know every family has a different routine when it comes to planning and learning, so we made sure our resources are flexible. Here are the ways you can grab them:
The Ultimate October Homeschool Curriculum Bundle
The Ultimate October Homeschool Curriculum Bundle is the best of both worlds! You’ll get a pre-printed, perfect bound book shipped right to your door of all of our daily October resources in black and white which is perfect to use as master copies, or to use right from the book! Plus, you’ll also get the full digital bundle in color, so you can print as much as you want, whenever you want! Hard copy in hand + unlimited digital access = homeschool win!
The October Homeschool Curriculum Digital Bundle
Want to keep it all digital? The October Homeschool Curriculum Bundle gives you the entire month of resources in one easy download. Everything you need for October, ready to print at home!
Weekly Bundles
Not ready to commit to the whole month or just need some supplemental lessons? Try just a week at a time! Each weekly bundle includes one week’s worth of daily lessons across all subjects, already organized in a progressive format and tied to October’s calendar. For example, Columbus Day lessons show up in week 2, and week 4 is packed with Halloween fun!
Individual Resources
If you just need a few activities or want to test things out, you can grab resources individually. Quick, easy, and exactly what you need!
What To Expect in our October Homeschool Curriculum and Resources
Daily Resources
The content inside each of our daily resources changes a bit by grade level to keep it age-appropriate and standards-aligned, but here’s what you’ll find across preschool, kindergarten, first grade, and second grade:
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Directed Drawing (Preschool)
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Letter of the Week (Preschool)
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Math (All Grades)
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Pre-Writing Tracing (Preschool)
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Scissor Skills (Preschool, Kindergarten)
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Morning Work (Kindergarten–2nd Grade)
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Phonics (Kindergarten–2nd Grade)
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Heart Words (2nd Grade)
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Sight Words (Kindergarten, 1st Grade)
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Alphabet Practice (Kindergarten)
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Handwriting (Kindergarten, 1st Grade)
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Daily Writing (1st Grade, 2nd Grade)
Additional October Resources
Along with daily lessons, each month also includes themed extras to make October learning festive and fun:
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Science Activities
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Writing Pages
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Word Posters
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Columbus Day Lessons (Preschool–2nd Grade)
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Indigenous Peoples’ Day Lessons (Preschool–2nd Grade)
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Halloween Activities (Preschool–2nd Grade)
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Coloring Pages
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Word Searches + Mazes
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Dramatic Play Pumpkin Patch - This is SO fun to set up and use at home!
Crafts + Craftivities
No October is complete without crafts! Our craftivities combine hands-on fun with a writing element to extend your child’s learning in a meaningful and fun way! Some even double as display sets to make it easy to show your child’s work proudly at home!
This month’s craft lineup includes:
Your Turn!
October is one of the most magical times of the year, but also one of the busiest for families. With the Ready, Set, LEARN! October Homeschool Curriculum and Resources, you’ll have everything you need from daily lessons to seasonal celebrations! All planned, prepped, and ready to roll. We’ve been there, and we know how much it matters to have resources that are not only fun and festive, but also actually useful.
Here’s to pumpkins, candy corn, and learning at home that feels festive, meaningful, and full of fall fun! Show us how your family is using your October resources by tagging us at #PlaygroundPressKids!