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Harvest Time is a 12 week long, literature based, hands-on curriculum that has been designed to be used with 4-6 year old children as a gentle introduction to their school years. This seasonal based unit includes literature, social studies, art appreciation, crafts, and science. It is the first term of a 3 term schedule that focuses on the rhythm of the seasons with a special emphasis on holidays and nature. To complete your 36 week school year, you will also need Winter Wonderland (term two) and Spring Bs (term three). If you would like to continue your schooling year round, there is also an optional, shorter summer unit, Puddles and Ponds. Get ready to enjoy this year with your young student snuggling, reading, baking, and getting messy together.
Both Formats
- 28 Pages long: includes a full supply list, journal pages, activity/craft directions, recipes, and planner
- Digital Format is FREE with Print Purchase
$12 Print Format
- Print style: Glossy Magazine 8.25″ x 10.75″
- Binding: Saddle-stitched which opens flat for easier copying
$6 Digital Format
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Harvest Time Blog Entries
Harvest Time Reviews
- 7/12/17 – Added information about new Nature Alphabet coloring pages and poems. Updated links to homeschool companion website and Facebook. Removed links to old forum pages which are no longer in use. Made minor grammar and page formatting edits. This is not a new edition, just a revision. There have been no changes to scheduled books or activities.
Harvest Time Books & Supplies
Simple Seasons :: Harvest Time
Primary Books
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Tops and Bottoms by Janet Stevens | Beatrice’s Goat by Page McBrier | The Rusty, Trusty, Tractor by Joy Cowley | The Little Red Hen by Paul Galdone | Pelle’s New Suit by Elsa Beskow | Johnny Appleseed by Reeve Lindbergh | Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert | The Seasons of Arnold’s Apple Tree by Gail Gibbons | The Biggest Pumpkin Ever by Steven Kroll | Ox-Cart Man by Donald Hall | The Very First Thanksgiving Day by Rhonda Greene | In November by Cynthia Rylant
Digging Deeper Books
The Vegetables We Eat by Gail Gibbons | Milk: From Cow to Carton by Aliki | Farm Machines
by Nancy Dickman | Bread Comes to Life by George Levenson | Wool (Everyday Materials) by Andrew Langley | How do Apples Grow? by Betsy Maestro | Why do Leaves Change Colors? by Betsy Maestro | How Do You Know Itu2019s Fall? by Lisa Herrington | Pumpkin Circle: The Story of a Garden by George Levenson | Sorting at the Market by Tracey Steffora | Sarah Morton’s Day, Samuel Eaton’s Day, or Tapenum’s Day by Kate Waters | Sunshine Makes the Seasons by Franklyn M. Branley
Enrichment Books & Activities
Craft Supplies
Additional Books
Below is a list of alternative and additional books that go along with this unit. Use these books if you cannot find one of the scheduled stories or as an add-on to extend the unit. Some of these books were used in a previous edition of the unit and may be out of print. Others were books that we just didn’t have room to include in the schedule. Many of the books are titles that have been recommended to us by our readers. Note: we have not read all of the books listed below so please preview any book listed here before reading it with your child. If you have a book that you would like to recommend to our readers, please post the title and author in the comments and we will add it to the list. Thanks!
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Please note: The original free version is still available at www.WeeFolkArt.com (Harvest Time First Edition) and can be used “as is.” It has not be updated and some of the books may be out of print.
This is more than a curriculum….these activities have become family traditions❤️…simple and lovely. My oldest is 11(5yrs of Harvest Time)..and cheered when I told him it was time for our yearly Butter Battle. We still make beeswax candles, napkins, and place mats. Tops and Bottoms every Fall. So many memories and more to come!
This is so lovely to hear and those traditions can continue for a lifetime. My children are grown and have their own families. When I see them do things with their children that we did together, it is beyond heartwarming. You can’t imagine how delighted we are to play even a small role in your family’s traditions! ((hugs)) ~Kimara~
I am still very confused on how exactly this works. Is there any math tied into it? I am very interested but cannot seem to find a sample anywhere. If you could email me more info at kristinnn_03@yahoo.com I would appreciate it 🙂
Hi Kristin, Thank you for your interest in our program. No, there is not a full math program included in the Simple Seasons units. We recommend some math games for basic concepts in preschool, but for a kindergarten program you will need to add in a separate math program. We do include an introduction to the alphabet and schedule an optional phonics program that uses “Explode the Code” workbooks. You can learn more about Simple Seasons by visiting this link… https://weefolkart.com/homeschool/how-to-use-simple-seasons/ . As for a sample, you can look over the original free program by visiting https://weefolkart.com/harvest-time-preschoolkindergarten-curriculum/ . We also have an active fan-run Facebook page. The members there share how they use the program on a day to day basis. You may want to join them to connect with other homeschooling families.
I have two kids in this age range, would I need one book for each child? I don’t know if anything is actually fillable…I know the digital copy is included but I think one would be jealous if they were different. Thank you 🙂
Hi Shanae,
How awesome that both of your girls will be starting the program this year. In answer to your question, no, you do not need to get 2 books. The activities and templates in the book are meant to be photocopied. We created the books as “flat opens” to make this easier.
If you use Facebook, there is a wonderful user lead site for families using the program. It is a closed group, so it is very private, but it is a wonderful, active community that do a wonderful job of supporting one another. They can often answer questions better than Michelle or I! Here is the site: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1042634892415362/ Simply request permission to join.
Wishing your family an incredible year of learning and family fun!
Fondly,
Kimara