Episode 95: Thanksgiving: The History and the Heart
Thanksgiving is a time to focus not only on the history of the holiday but also our own thankfulness. In Episode 95 of the Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show Christine Weller shares ways in which we can cultivate a feeling of gratitude all year long. Be inspired to start new traditions this year!
Connections
Connect with God’s Word
- “In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” (1 Thessalonians 5:18)
- “Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.” (Psalm 100:4)
- “And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.” (Colossians 3:17)
- “Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands.” (Psalm 100:1)
- “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:6-7)
Connect with The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine
For more on Thanksgiving, click on the links to these recent articles from The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine:
- A History of Thanksgiving
- Make a Joyful Noise This Thanksgiving
- An Attitude of Thanksgiving All Year Long
- A Brief History of the Thanksgiving Celebrations in Plymouth, Massachusetts
More Resources from The Old Schoolhouse®
- A Thanksgiving Unit Study
- Episode 43: A Thanksgiving Unit Study
- Happy Thanksgiving, Mama!
- Let’s Be Thankful—Thanksgiving Centrepiece Craft
Connect with Reading Eggs
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Connect with SchoolhouseTeachers.com
SchoolhouseTeachers.com has hundreds of courses for everyone in your family! Check out these Thanksgiving resources:
- Thanksgiving Egg Drop with Science Experiments with Jason Lindsey Lessons
- Everyday Games: Thanksgiving
- Holiday Resources
Resources Mentioned by Our Host
Make your own Thanksgiving centerpiece.
Connect with HomeschoolingFinds.com
Elevate your homeschooling experience with HomeschoolingFinds.com. From curriculum guides to art supplies, we’ve got trusted evaluations on homeschooling resources you need for a successful and enriching school year. Start browsing today with these Thanksgiving-themed articles:
- Thanksgiving In Canada
- Our Cranberry Thanksgiving Tradition
- Thanksgiving Family Traditions
- Books for Children this Thanksgiving Season
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Connect with Upcoming Episodes
New episodes of the Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show are released every Monday. Check back right here for show notes and links at HomeschoolShow.com. Here’s what you can look forward to next:
- 11/25/24: Episode 96—“Finding Rest in Spirit, Soul, and Body” hosted by Deborah Wuehler of The Old Schoolhouse®
- 12/2/24: Episode 97—“Homeschooling with Educational Toys and Games” hosted by Stephanie Morrison, Christine Weller, and Deborah Wuehler of The Old Schoolhouse®
- 12/9/24: Episode 98—“Preparing Heart, Home, and Homeschool for Christ” hosted by Stephanie Morrison of The Old Schoolhouse®
Questions or comments on the Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show podcast? We’d love to hear from you at HomeschoolShow@TheOldSchoolhouse.com.