Creative homeschooling in December allows you to bring Christmas to life through meaningful lessons that serve educational and practical purposes.
You can work these fun Christmas traditions into your homeschool!
Enjoy a peaceful Christmas tea time with art! I Heard The Christmas Bells is a wonderful lesson filled with art, history, and poetry.
Try including Christmas activities in your homeschool whenever possible. Here are 10 activities to add to your December homeschool mix.
Homeschooling with movies is completely ok, so why not enjoy Christmas movies this holiday season. Here are four classics to get you inspired.
Learn some of my favorite ideas for a Holidays Around the World classroom party with simple crafts, math games, taste tests and mini celebrations based on Christmas traditions around the world.
Make an easy felt and candy cane Christmas tree favor using our printable template! They're perfect to give to friends or teachers and you can make each one in about 5 minutes! Felt and Candy Cane Christmas Tree Favors These Christmas tree favors are so fun and they're SO SIMPLE to make. All you need is some green felt, a candy cane and some craft bobbles such as buttons, pom poms or rhinestones to decorate your trees. Make these as a simple gift to give to the kids in your children's classrooms, or as a gift for their teacher. Or
Free Printable I Spy Christmas Activity. Use this I Spy game for a classroom party, church Christmas party, or as a road trip boredom buster.
I love craft projects that combine geometry and art. That is why I created these unique DIY Holiday Ornaments. This ornament project is a fun and exciting activity that includes options for school-aged children, teens, and adults. Crafting a unique 3-dimensional ornament allows opportunities for individual expression and creativity. The finished pieces will become cherished holiday keepsakes that are perfect for decorating a Christmas tree or hanging from the ceiling to create a festive holiday display. Benefits of Arts and Crafts Projects Arts and crafts projects foster creativity, improve dexterity, boost self-esteem, and stimulate imagination. This ornament project also offers practice with following directions and step-by-step procedures. The finished product is a one-of-a-kind holiday ornament that may be proudly displayed at home or in a classroom. Create 3D Holiday Ornaments as a STEM / STEAM Activity There is something magical about taking a flat piece of paper and transforming it into a 3-dimensional object. Articles of clothing, packaging containers, and material design projects are created with a similar process. The objects and shapes of this project support mathematical education and geometry. The procedures required align with STEM and STEAM educational philosophies. Plus, the process of coloring the ornament allows for artistic expression and creativity. Some teachers have used this project with their students and created a “Geome-Tree” in their classroom! Suggestions for Utilizing this Versatile Craft Project: School Classroom Activity School Art Enrichment Activity Gifted and Talented / GATE Project STEM / STEAM Activity Homeschool Activity Sunday School Craft Family Craft Project Christmas Tree Decorating Party Choose from many styles and designs Multiple design options are provided for each style of ornament. The designs include holiday images, geometric patterns, and stained glass-style images. Instructions for creating 3-dimensional ornaments The Holiday Ornament kit includes detailed instructions and multiple design options for each ornament style. The instructions show the required supplies and step-by-step directions for the design process. If you plan to use this craft with young students, I recommend you select from the beginner-level options. It will also be helpful to have the assistance of an additional adult (or older student). This will make the folding and assembling process easier. 3D Holiday Ornaments – Beginner Set The beginner-level set offers choices for young students and individuals with limited dexterity. The designs and patterns include holiday images, holiday messages, stained glass-style images, and geometric patterns. The holidays represented include Christmas, Hanukkah, Las Posadas, and Kwanzaa. 3D Holiday Ornaments – Advanced Set The advanced-level set includes designs with more intricate details and folds. These ornaments require more focus and dexterity, so they are best for upper-elementary age to adults. The designs and patterns include geometric patterns, stained glass-style designs, the word “Joy”, and the word “Peace”. I hope you have as much fun crafting your individual ornaments as I did creating the entire collection! Happy Holidays, Janet Mitchell
Whatever your reason for the season, use these Christmas and winter display bulletin board and door décor ideas to make any space cozy, festive, and bright!
How to make Christmas masks including Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, a snowman, reindeer, and elf. The perfect craft project to keep kids busy over the holidays!
Step by step instructions for sewing a felt Christmas stocking with school aged kids. Great Christmas craft project for home or school.
Classroom Christmas Party Ideas. Room Mom Ideas for throwing a Classroom Holiday Party for Kids. Kindergarten Christmas Party.
9 FUN and Unusual CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS from around the world: BBQ on the beach in Australia, ice skating in New York, and a lot more!
Explore Christmas Kindness Around the World as students will love learning how others spread kindness during this festive time.
Free Printable Buddy The Elf Photo Craft | Elf template printable PDF to make it easy! Fun elf yourself idea where kids can cut out the pieces + put body together.
Kids will learn to draw a beautiful chalk pastel Christmas tree with this easy to follow tutorial! A fun Christmas art project kids of all ages will enjoy making.
The holidays are the perfect time to engage your students with activities that you don’t get to do during the regular school year. This Christmas STEM activity is a student favorite and perfect for engaging your students in engineering and math skills while also sneaking in some holiday fun. STEM Focus: The focus for this […]
These crystal stars made from pipe cleaners and a simple borax solution are SO COOL. And they're really easy to make! Leave them overnight and crystals magically form! Borax Crystal Star Ornaments OK you guys, I think I've fallen in love with another kids activity. These borax ornaments are so easy to make, and they look SO COOL when they're done! It takes a few hours to grow the crystals, but the actual work involved with putting them together is really fast. We whipped up our crystal stars in about half an hour before we left to visit my inlaws
When you teach children about ancient Rome or Greece, you can make the lessons more exciting and stimulating my showing the kids how to create a topical craft that is related to the curriculum. For example, make an ancient scroll using a few basic materials that can be purchased at any arts and crafts supply store.
"Elsa? Do you wanna make some dooooonuts?"
Who remembers this delicious Old School Butterscotch tart?! I have fond memories of this fantastic rich sticky, butterscotch tart. Usually served up with whipped cream or custard in the school canteen! This classic school dessert is surpisingly easy and quick to make, follow along our recipe.
Did he seriously just say that? How often has one of our students with Autism, ADHD, or other difficulties said something completely inappropriate to a peer or adult, but not even realize that what they said was inappropriate!? This activity provides a way for students to learn that some thoughts should be kept to themselves! Students ...
This Dutch Windmill craft is fun and easy for elementary kids to make. Goes great with ideas for "countries around the world" crafts. Cute centerpiece, too.
Round two on the floors at the new Reading store had Colin taking over completely after about 5 hours of squatting and shifting across the floor. I couldn't take it anymore! My knees and butt were worn out and any muscles found in the gluteus maximus were being rediscovered with a vengeance and they begged me to be kind and knock it off!! So at about 4 in the afternoon I switched to ragging the walls. At least I could stand and climb a ladder and when I got down low I could plop onto the ground and sit on my fanny. This pic was taken by hubby as he stopped by to see our progress around dinner time...I think he was looking for his wife but she was no where to be found. While Colin continued on the slow going cobblestone creation I got to the ragging~there was a lot of ponytail flying and hands moving in quick motions. I ragged the walls with smears of Chalk Paint® in Country Grey and Paris Grey. Spritzed with a water bottle and then ragged the mixture across the wall doing two foot sections at a time. You hardly use any paint doing this technique and it gives such an atmosphere~and its fun! Hubby took his mom along for the ride and here she watches her daughter in law make something new look old. I am not quite sure she gets this idea...haha! Colin and I were out the door so early and we were determined to get the cobblestones done. But we underestimated how time consuming it is to faux every cobble....and so after many hours of doing the squats I switched to the walls. This picture is so funny because I have my gym pants on backwards!! And I didn't even realize it...that is how much in the zone I get when I open a store. I am so focused on getting there and doing stuff that I will find myself wearing mismatched socks and in this case backwards pants! Anyway, the walls were coming along nicely~ And quickly! Colin shows off the colors we used for the cobbles~French Linen and Paris Grey. This was our system when we worked together...see my "knee pad resting station" right there? Its a folded over drop cloth. Anyway, I start by laying out the cobbles sponges after rolling them with paint, and then Colin follows along and adds smears and swipes of French linen and Graphite and then sponges it in. Very simplistic, but what a great effect when you are standing up looking at it~! I made a little rolling cart with a box to hold the paint so I could push it along the floor. You have to think of ways to make life easier on jobs like this. By the end of yesterday we got this far~half the floor and half of a wall...its getting there. But here is the kicker: I scheduled our family vacation a year ago for this coming week, having no idea I would be opening a store. Ugh. So today I leave for a vacation and Colin and Justin are going to complete the store or do as much as they can. So til then both you and I will be in the dark and have to wait to see how it all comes out!!!! OMG!!! Can I walk away and give up this much control? I will try my best~
Oh Christmas memes Oh Christmas memes How funny are thy jokes! Christmas Time is Here, Full of Christmas Memes and Cheer Christmas time can bring out the best in people. We are a little kinder, a little more joyful, and a little more generous. The lights, cookies, and spiked eggnog help, but it's the overall
My kids love to play this fun game! The game of SKUNK, that is!
Discover how our friends across the pond celebrate the holiday season!
Golden flaky pastry filled with a smooth and creamy butterscotch filling, this beautiful school dessert recipe will transport you straight back to your childhood!
An old-school classic, cornflake tart is a tasty, super simple sweet treat that will leave the whole family wanting more.
These deep and crumbly mince pies are so simple and delicious. The secret to Paul's mince pie recipe is to jazz up shop-bought mincemeat with a little extra fruit and zest. (No soggy bottoms, please.) Equipment and preparation: You will need a deep muffin mould with 12 holes, a round pastry cutter and a fluted pastry cutter.
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Print our Christmas Nativity religious baby Jesus themed I spy activity to use for a great holiday kids activity at home or at church.
I love hands-on activities for school – it is much easier to remember learning something if it is fun. Corn husk dolls are a fun way to learn a little bit about the handmade toys used by nat…
We binge-watched our favorites and rounded up the best looks for you to bask in around the Yule log. Whatever that is.
As I write this list, I realized all of these items were things found in my Christmas stocking at one point or another. But hands down, we’re pretty sure you can’t escape childhood without owning all 5 of these items! See if you agree and share your own top 5 after the jump!1. Slinky: It doesn’t matter how old you are, slinky will always be cool. Want extra fun? Search for Giant Slinky on You Tube and check out the super-sized versions in action.
Use our free printable yahtzee score card so you can have a fun game of yahtzee with friends and or family. Easy and cheap family game night.