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A lot of people wonder about homeschooling through the holidays but Christmas homeschool activities are actually easier than you might think.
If you enjoy sharing educational holiday activities with your students, you are going to LOVE this epic list of Christmas homeschool activities.
If you’re like me, you’re always on the lookout for fun Christmas homeschool activities to keep your little ones entertained. The good news is whether you’re teaching kindergarten, elementary, middle school, or high school students, there are plenty of fun Christmas homeschool ideas that your kids will love.
I’ve compiled an epic list of some of the best ones we have done in our homeschool.
From gingerbread houses to holiday science experiments, these activities are sure to get everyone in the Christmas spirit. So grab a cup of hot cocoa and get ready to have some Christmas fun!
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Educational Christmas Activities
Who says you can’t learn while playing? Educational Christmas activities are more plentiful than you might think.
- Symbols of Christmas Unit Study and Lesson Plan
- Christmas STEM activities
- Christmas Children’s Books
- Christ-Centered Christmas Books
- Christmas Printables and Worksheets
- Fun and Festive Christmas Mad Lib Printables
- Christmas Cooking
And on the topic of Christmas books, be sure to take a look at these fun activities to go along with “Where oh Where is Santa Claus“.
Christmas Crafts And Art Projects
Homeschool doesn’t have to be all work and no play. Why not make some Christmas art to celebrate the season?
These Christmas crafts and art projects will definitely keep you in a festive mood.
- Christmas Symmetry Pages
- Educational Christmas Activity Pack
- Christmas Coloring Pages
- Christmas 5 Senses Game
- The Elves And The Shoemaker Christmas Craft
- Countdown to Christmas Activities
And while Christmas trees and decorations are not necessarily considered educational, including a small Christmas tree in your school room is a fun way to bring the festivities into your daily learning activities. Check out our roundup of school-room-friendly Christmas trees for small spaces.
Christ-Centered Christmas Activities
Jesus Christ is the true reason for the Christmas season, so I love to include plenty of Christ-centered Christmas activities in our holiday homeschooling celebrations.
Here are some fun Christmas activities centered around these beliefs:
- Light the World
- Gingerbread Nativities
- Christ-Giving Tree
- Christmas Eve Traveling Dinner
- Christian Alternatives to Elf on the Shelf
- Countdown to Christmas Names of Jesus Activity
And if you’ve got homeschooling friends, be sure to check out this epic list of gift guides for homeschoolers! There’s something for everyone on that list.
Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Homeschooling at Christmas Time
I know a lot of people wonder how they could ever possibly homeschool at Christmas time. The answer is, that you really don’t have to if you don’t want to. There is no reason why you can’t take a week or two or even a whole month off from lesson plans during the holiday season.
However, not every homeschooling family feels comfortable taking that much time off from school, and that’s okay too. There are so many ideas for Christmas homeschool activities available for you to enjoy during the holiday season.
Trust me when I say learning can definitely still happen, even when you are enjoying some good old-fashioned holiday fun. I have been homeschooling my kids for more than 13 years and November and December are always our favorite times of the year to homeschool in because of all the fun Christmas-themed activities we get to enjoy in our homeschool.
Today, I’m sharing with you some of our very favorite Christmas activities, along with some other homeschooling through the holiday season insights.
Have any ideas for other fun activities homeschooling families can enjoy this Christmas? Share them with us!
