June Themes and Resources | Your Morning Basket

It’s JUNE! Summer is finally here. Enjoy learning together in the warmth and beauty of nature or cool off inside with our fun history and story book ideas. We have nature study, liturgical living, food, books, and learning ideas will inspire you for a month of family learning fun.

Nature Study In June

Outside and summer beauty are the name of the game when it comes to nature study in June. Enjoy the flowering plants, green trees, and warm weather before the summer heat sets in.

Roses are in bloom – Learn more about roses.
Strawberry Moon
Beaches and oceans – Learn about Tides and Tide Pools. Record what you learn in your nature journal.
Insects – Compare Insects by Paul Klee and Six Insects, a Caterpillar, and a Snail by Wenceslaus Hollar. Can you name the insects you see?
Nature Photography Day (15) – Learn more about Ansel Adams. Try taking some nature photos of your own.
National Bald Eagle Day (20) – Watch the live stream of a bald eagle’s nest.
Meteor Watch Day (30) – Learn the difference between a meteor, meteoroid, and meteorite.

Faith Themes In The Month of June

This month we celebrate Pentecost and the Easter season ends with a return to Ordinary Time.

Return to Ordinary Time
Corpus Christi (8) – Learn more about this feast from the Gospel readings in this short video.
Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary – Make this woven paper heart craft.
Birth of John the Baptist (24) – It’s a great night to celebrate with a cookout or bonfire (make s’mores)/
Saints Peter and Paul (29) – A few fun ideas to celebrate these saints.

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Food And Family Themes In June

June food is about fresh fruits and veggies from the farmers market and ice cream!

National Cheese Day (4) – Have a cheese tasting party.
National Donut Day (5) – It’s a “Just because we can” trip to the donut shop!
Summer farm stand favorite veggies – Visit your local stand, choose a veggie, and make a new dish.
Strawberries (and other summer berries) – Make strawberry shortcake.
Grilling
Ice Cream – Read about the history of ice cream and its international origins

Books Perfect For June Learning

It’s a great time to pack a picnic and savor a book in the outdoors. Enjoy these selections that celebrate the nature and holidays of this month.

- The Book of Brilliant Bugs by Jess French
- We’re Going on A Bear Hunt by Helen Oxenbury
- Hot Air: The (Mostly) True Story of the First Hot-Air Balloon Ride by Marjorie Priceman
- Henry And Mudge First Book by Cynthia Rylant
- Aesop’s Fables Hardcover: The Classic Edition by Aesop, Charles Santore
- I Don’t Like Cheese by Hannah Chandler
- D-Day: Untold stories of the Normandy Landings inspired by 20 real-life people by Michael Noble
- If You Give a Dog a Donut by Laura Numeroff
- The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
- Ben and the Emancipation Proclamation by Pat Sherman
- By the Dawn’s Early Light: The Story of the Star-Spangled Banner by Steven Kroll
- Antsy Ansel: Ansel Adams, a Life in Nature by Cindy Jenson-Elliott
- Hedgehugs by Steve Wilson
- The Eagles are Back by Jean Craighead George
- Meteor! by Patricia Polacco
- Over in the Ocean: In a Coral Reef by Marianne Berkes
- The Tree in the Courtyard: Looking Through Anne Frank’s Window by Jeff Gottesfeld
- Paul Bunyan by Steven Kellogg

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June Field Trips For Your Homeschool Study

The ocean, lake, or pool is calling. Also, the farmers market can be a wonderful learning experience as well as a grocery run!

Go to the beach if it is close by. If not a lake will do. Water sports like kayaking and paddle boarding are great this time of year.
Visit your local farm stand for fresh fruits and veggies.
Visit your local botanical gardens to see the rose varieties on hand

Crafts And Activities For June Learning

There are so many fun things to explore this month! Pull out the flip flops, your pocket constitution, and a good book and let’s go.

Helen Oxenbury’s Birthday (2) – Read We’re Going on a Bear Hunt
First US Spacewalk (3) – Learn more about space walks here.
Aesop’s Birthday (4) – Read one of your favorite tales.
Constitution Day (5) – Memorize the preamble with a favorite tune.
First Hot Air Balloon Flight (5) – Enjoy looking at these amazing hot air balloons.
Cynthia Rylant’s Birthday (6) – Read Henry and Mudge The First.
D-Day (6) – This video tells the story of D-Day in a kid appropriate way.
Daniel Boone Day (7) – Learn more about Boone here.
World Oceans Day (8) – Make an ocean themed sensory bin.
Anne Frank’s Birthday (12) – Find out more about Anne and how her diary came to be published here.
Flag Day (14) – Draw an American Flag.
National Flip Flop Day (17) – Choose one of these fun ideas to decorate flip flops.
Father’s Day – Make this cute photo frame for a gift.
Juneteenth (19) – A personal perspective from Heritage Mom. Find her other Juneteenth resources here.
First Day of Summer (21) – Here are some fun activities to commemorate the first day of summer.
Eric Carle’s Birthday (25) – Read The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Bicycle Patented (26) – Go out and ride a bike. Is there a few trail to explore near you?
Paul Bunyun Day (28) – A fun Paul Bunyan read aloud for kids.
Hug Holiday Day (29) – Give your favorite people a hug today.

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Pam is the author of The Your Morning Basket Guide and Plan Your Year: Homeschool Planning for Purpose and Peace. She also is the host of three popular podcasts -- The Homeschool Snapshots Podcast, Your Morning Basket, and The Homeschool Solutions Show. She lives in the Deep South with her husband and three kids, where she is the go-to lady for great curriculum recommendations or a just a pep talk on a rough day.