Celebrating the Autumn Equinox

As the long days of summer give way to crisp mornings and golden leaves, the Autumn Equinox arrives on 23rd September 2025.

This special moment marks the time when day and night are almost equal in length, bringing a perfect balance of light and dark before the nights begin to grow longer.

For homeschooling families, the equinox offers a wonderful chance to pause, reflect, and connect learning with the natural rhythms of the year

What is the Autumn Equinox?

The word equinox comes from the Latin words aequus (equal) and nox (night). On this day, the sun rises due east and sets due west, giving us nearly equal hours of daylight and darkness. From now until the Winter Solstice, the nights gradually lengthen as we move deeper into autumn

Homeschool Activities for the Autumn Equinox

🍂 Nature Walk – Collect conkers, acorns, and colourful leaves. Use them for counting, sorting, or making a beautiful autumn display.

📖 Storytelling – Share myths and legends linked to the equinox. Many cultures saw this time as a moment of harvest, gratitude, and balance.

🌍 Geography – Explore how people around the world celebrate the equinox, from harvest festivals to cultural traditions.

🔢 Maths – Measure shadows at different times of day and compare their lengths. This helps children see how the sun’s position changes with the seasons.

🎨 Art – Create leaf rubbings or make an autumn-inspired mandala using natural materials.

📝 Reflection Activity – Encourage children to think about balance in their own lives. What makes them feel calm and steady?

Why It Matters

The Autumn Equinox is more than just a date on the calendar. It reminds us of the cycles of nature, the importance of gratitude for harvest, and the beauty of change. For children, learning through the seasons helps build a deeper connection with the world around them and offers rich opportunities for cross-curricular exploration.

A Moment to Pause

This autumn, take a moment on the equinox to light a candle, enjoy seasonal foods like apples and blackberries, and reflect as a family. Whether through science, art, or storytelling, the Autumn Equinox can bring warmth and meaning to your homeschool day.

Happy Autumn Equinox!