I will try to update this list with some fun activities as well. Feel free to click the links to find out more about the origins and meanings behind these special days. I plan to incorporate a few of these into our normal homeschool routine to add a little fun and excitement to our days. Have fun and maybe make up your own personal family holiday or tradition for the month! Continue reading “December Holidays”
Category: Special Needs
Advent Studies (Updated)
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Updated 12/5/18 I know Advent has already began but its never to late to learn about the true meaning of Christmas and to prepare ourselves for the coming of our Lord. Check out this old post with updated links for ideas on how to bring the joy of Christmas into your home this holiday season!
As I mentioned on the Holidays page I am attempting to do an Advent study here at our house. Sometimes I get so many ideas going in my head that I just can’t seem to get them in order in time to use them. This year I have went ahead and began ordering a few books and researching a few ideas on Pinterest. (I set a reminder on my Cozi Calendar to research Advent. Yes, if I hadn’t I probably would have forgotten. Sad but true.) Continue reading “Advent Studies (Updated)”
St. Nicholas Day (12/6)
December 6th
This is the day we have decided to put up our Christmas tree also. I will try to incorporate this into our lessons for the day.
Books:
Santa Who? (This book has some wonderful illustrations and helps teach children about how Santa came to be a symbol of Christmas.)
The Saint Who Became Santa Claus
Saint Nicholas: The Real Story of the Christmas Legend
Crafts and Activities: (Links will take you to other sites.)
Easy Peasy Saint Nicholas Crafts for Catholic Family Activities for St. Nicholas’ Day
Family Activities for St. Nicholas’ Day
Foods/Snacks:
A Recipe for Saint Nicholas Cookies
Gifts:
I like to give coloring books and other small ‘stocking stuffers‘ for the kids.
Color & Cut Christmas Decorations Activity Book
Videos:
Welcome to the What’s in the Bible? Video Archive
Story of Saint Nicholas – Part -1 | English | Story of Saints For Kids
Story of Saint Nicholas – Part -2 | English | Story of Saints For Kids
Who Is St. Nicholas? – JellyTelly Christmas 5 Minute Family Devotional
The History of Santa Claus: St. Nicholas and the Origin of Santa – FreeSchool
See also:
Snacks & Other Goodies
We usually have a couple of snacks during the day. Snacks help to keep the grouchies away!
I always try to keep a bowl of fresh fruit on the table. Our favorites are apples and bananas. I will also try to buy whatever else is in season or on sale to give them a chance to develop a taste for other fruits.
- 50+ Frozen Treats
- FREEBIE: 10 Snacks your Preschooler Can Make Today
- FREEBIE: paleo snacks
- Healthy produce guide
- Memorize the Dirty Dozen + How to Wash Your Produce
Perpetual Meal Plans
November 27 – December 3, 2016 meal plan
This is our basic meal plan for the week. Sometimes we will switch the days around if I forgot to set something out or put something in the crock pot. Please feel free to use this or change it around to suit your family’s needs.
Sunday
Breakfast:
Lunch:
tuna salad sandwiches, fresh veggies
Dinner:
Free Day (USE PANTRY/FREEZER ITEMS TO MAKE A MEAL.)
Snacks:
Monday
Breakfast:
Cereal/Oatmeal
Lunch:
Leftovers
Dinner:
Hamburger Casserole, Salad
Snacks:
Muffins
Tuesday
Breakfast:
Lunch:
PB & J sandwiches
Dinner:
Chicken Tacos, salad
Snacks:
Wednesday
Breakfast:
Lunch:
tuna salad sandwiches, fresh veggies
Dinner:
Chicken Taquitos, Spanish Rice, Salad
Snacks:
PB Crackers
Thursday
Breakfast:
Lunch:
Hot dogs w/mac n cheese
Dinner:
Sloppy Joes, French Fries, Cole Slaw
Snacks:
Fruit
Friday
Breakfast:
Cereal/Oatmeal
Lunch:
Egg Salad Sandwiches, fresh veggies or fruit
Dinner:
Beef Tips and Gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans (we had egg noodles instead of mashed potatoes this time around.
Snacks:
Saturday
Breakfast:
Dutch puff and fruit
Lunch:
Dinner:
Meatball Sandwich Casserole, Chips, Salad
Snacks:
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