Category Archives: Holidays

Can you see a little plastic horse pulling a toothpick sleigh over cotton ball snowy hills, backed by a snowy scene of painted flakes and trees and stars? Doesn’t that just say Jingle Bells to you? What about a little plastic solider staring up into the sky at a Christmas star on one side of the box, and a dollhouse wife looking out of the dollhouse kitchen window at the other. Couldn’t that be I’ll Be Home for Christmas? Nativity scene pieces have applications for all sorts of Christmas songs. Of all the ideas in this post, this one is my favorite. Is it The Holly or The Ivy? – A Homeschool Christmas Activity Sticking with our carol-themed homeschool Christmas activities, why not try Christmas carol Pictionary? This would make a fun art class for sure. I can easily see your family cracking up over a reindeer that someone mistook for Santa, can’t you? Picture it: “A TURKEY on a ROOFTOP?????? What does that have to do with Christmas?!?! It’s a PARTRIDGE IN A PAIR TREE.!!!!!!!” Basically the only thing that can go wrong here is if you are a dead beat and refuse to laugh with your kids. But […]

Holiday lesson planning can seem daunting, especially at this busy time of year. Suddenly the holidays are upon us, and the thought of keeping up with schoolwork is overwhelming. Sometimes it seems impossible to catch up with everything that you feel you need to…and you need help. Of course, the fall months are a wonderful time for family gatherings and good food, but they often get hectic when you’re juggling schoolwork too. Planning for the holidays is enough work on its own. You may travel to visit relatives, or you might even host Thanksgiving at your home. How does one balance all of this with the full-time job of being a homeschool parent? As a homeschooler, your duties go beyond just being a parent — you’re also your child’s teacher. As important as holidays are, no one wants to neglect the educational aspect of their homeschool. Luckily, with planning, it is possible to keep up with schoolwork during the holidays, and even use the holiday festivities for learning opportunities. Homeschool Holiday Lesson Planning: Work together Thanksgiving and Christmas are times for gathering. It is tempting to take “snow days” and skip school to relax and enjoy family get-togethers. Thankfully, you don’t need […]