"Rest is always an act of faith." ~ Eryn Lynum
Help your family discover God’s good design for sleep, rest, and Sabbath!
In a world filled with screens, busy schedules, and constant demands, it can be difficult to slow down and make room for rest. This free unit study helps Christian homeschool families explore why rest matters, how God designed our bodies for sleep, and what Scripture and creation teach us about healthy rhythms of work and rest.
Combining science, nature study, and biblical truth, Restful Rhythms: God’s Design for Sleep, Rest & Sabbath guides your family through the science of sleep, animals that rest, God’s pattern of work and rest, the meaning of Sabbath, and practical ways to create more margin in everyday life.
Inside this free unit study, you’ll find:
The Science of Sleep: Explore circadian rhythms, healthy sleep habits, and why growing children need adequate sleep.
Rest in Creation: Discover how animals and plants follow God-designed patterns of activity and rest.
Biblical Teaching: Study Scripture passages about work, rest, Sabbath, and trusting God.
Activities for Multiple Ages: Engage elementary students with drawing, observation, copywork, and simple activities, while middle-school students dig deeper through research and reflection.
Practical Family Resources: Use a sleep-and-energy chart, a time-tracking worksheet, and a family rest challenge to put what you learn into practice.
With activities for both younger and older students, this printer-friendly resource makes it easy to learn together while allowing children to explore topics at their own level.
Help your family move beyond constant busyness and discover restful rhythms rooted in God’s design. Download your free copy and begin exploring how sleep, rest, and Sabbath can help your family grow in wisdom, gratitude, and trust in the Lord.
Created by Schoolhouse Rocked in partnership with Liberty HealthShare, and based on our conversation with Eryn Lynum on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast, “Restful Rhythms: How Creation Teaches Us to Pause and Trust God.” Watch or listen here, and get Eryn’s excellent book, The Nature of Rest here.
Liberty HealthShare® is one of the nation’s oldest and largest healthcare sharing ministries. The nonprofit is a caring community of health-conscious individuals and families who choose to support one another and share Christian values of stewardship to help make healthcare affordable. It serves thousands of homeschooling families across the country. Learn more at LibertyHealthShare.org.
Are you feeling weary, overwhelmed, or burned out in your homeschool journey? Discover how to find more peace and renewal by embracing God’s timeless design for rest!
In this episode of the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast, host Aby Rinella welcomes Eryn Lynum, author of Rooted in Wonder and The Nature of Rest, for an encouraging conversation about the biblical foundations of rest, the importance of Sabbath, and how God’s design for rest is woven throughout Scripture and creation.
Drawing from her experience as a master naturalist and homeschool mom, Eryn shares how bighorn sheep, bees, and even perennial plants offer surprising lessons about rest, renewal, and trusting God. She also shares her personal testimony, practical strategies for establishing restful rhythms in your home, and encouragement for moms who feel pressured to do more, accomplish more, and keep pushing through exhaustion.
Discover why rest isn’t laziness, how Sabbath can strengthen your family’s faith, and how simple changes can help you create more margin, enjoy meaningful time outdoors, and resist the pull of productivity obsession and information overload—even when your children struggle to slow down.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
· What the Bible teaches about rest and why it matters for Christian families
· How creation reveals God’s design for rest, renewal, and rhythms of life
· The connection between Sabbath, trusting God, and finding peace in your homeschool
· Practical ways to establish restful rhythms in your family, even when your kids resist
· How to create margin in your schedule and enjoy more meaningful outdoor experiences
· Why resting in Christ is essential for a thriving homeschool and a refreshed heart
You don’t have to do it all. Join us for a refreshing reminder that rest is God’s good gift to His people—and discover how your family can learn to pause, trust Him, and embrace the rhythms He designed for your good.
Recommended Resources:
The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living, by Eryn Lynum
Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation, by Eryn Lynum
A Sand County Almanac: And Sketches Here and There, by Aldo Leopold
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