Focus on the birth of Jesus Christ with this collection of Christian Christmas stories for kids. These picture books are perfect for the holidays! We like to mix up the books we read during the holidays. We have a mixture of Santa stories and Baby Jesus stories. They allow us to celebrate the ... Read More about Christian Christmas Stories
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Easy Slime Recipes for Christmas
Don't let the kids get bored during Christmas break! Make one or more of these easy slime recipes for Christmas, and keep kids entertained for hours. Slime not only keeps kids entertained, but it also gives them practice with mixtures and more fun science! They'll have so much fun trying ... Read More about Easy Slime Recipes for Christmas
Christmas Language Arts Printable
This Christmas language arts printable is a great way to keep your kindergarten and early elementary students learning through the holidays. How are we to keep restless kiddos focused on their studies through the busy holiday season? Give them Christmas-themed learning activities, of ... Read More about Christmas Language Arts Printable
Melk the Christmas Monkey is Helping Us Keep Christ in Christmas
For the past three years, Lindsey the Elf has 'visited' our house. She isn't your typical elf in that she doesn't report back to Santa for bad behavior. However, she is quite mischievous. The first year she came to our house, Emma was a total believer in the elf. The second year she visited, Emma ... Read More about Melk the Christmas Monkey is Helping Us Keep Christ in Christmas
Frugal and Fun Christmas Traditions to Start This Year
I love Christmas and Christmas traditions! It's such a magical time of year. Suspense builds all month long. Wishes are made. Dreams are dreamt. Memories are made. Emma loves shopping for those she loves. We both love baking dozens and dozens of Christmas cookies. We love decorations and ... Read More about Frugal and Fun Christmas Traditions to Start This Year
5 Days of Printable Christmas Activities
Whew! Thanksgiving is over, and we're plowing headlong into the Christmas season! For me, that means life gets a little crazy with holiday festivities. We are gearing up for the Nutcracker. Holiday shopping, decorating, and baking will be filling our days. I love ... Read More about 5 Days of Printable Christmas Activities
Christmas Read-Alouds for the Whole Family
One of Emma's favorite times in our homeschool day, is our read-aloud time. I try to read a couple of chapters to her every day. If I forget, she reminds me. Often, I try to tie our read-alouds to our current topic of study. I pick from our history or science topics. Other times, I try to choose ... Read More about Christmas Read-Alouds for the Whole Family
How Do Others Celebrate Christmas Around the World?
Years ago, I spent weeks putting together a Christmas Around the World Unit Study to use with Emma. I scoured the library for books to read for the countries I wanted us to study. I searched all over the web (this was pre-Pinterest) for crafts to make and foods to prepare. I wrote down notebooking ... Read More about How Do Others Celebrate Christmas Around the World?
Christmas Bucket List for the Whole Family
Have you made a Christmas bucket list yet? As my kids get older, it gets harder and harder to do 'family' activities. Logan, my oldest, works full time and is often gone until evening. Then, he just wants to crash after a long day at work. Isaac, my middle, is off at college. When he comes ... Read More about Christmas Bucket List for the Whole Family
Christmas Activity Pack for Kids
I love Christmas! It's my favorite time of year. Because of that, I am always on the lookout for fun things to do as a family, in our homeschool, and any time in between. If you're on the hunt for some fun Christmas activities your kids can do, you've come to the right place! The Christmas ... Read More about Christmas Activity Pack for Kids