Every year has four seasons, and each season has its own set of holidays. While homeschooling I try to take advantage of the holidays to research and teach my children about them. We have the flexibility to take time and study these important dates.
Holidays or special days that were set apart for remembrance started way back in Genesis. We use a lot of biblical references and studies in our homeschooling so it is important to me to that my children learn about the true meanings and origins of these days. As a teacher I can also have some control over what they are exposed to as well.
We don’t generally do an in depth study on any particular date. If the kids are more interested in one holiday then we may do a little extra. We can usually turn these into mini units and work them in with our regular school work. I will also leave out seasonal or holiday themed items for the kids to explore independently.
The key in our house is to keep it simple. We don’t have to decorate for every holiday. We don’t have to go overboard with learning about it. Sometimes just a brief discussion or a couple of YouTube videos is all we do. However there are some holidays that hold more importance here at our house. Christmas and Easter are two of those holidays. I have always wanted to try to do an Advent calendar or study so this year I am attempting to begin one.
I will try my best to keep this page updated and post resources that we are using as well. Please feel free to leave suggestions in the comments too.
Gift Giving Ideas
January Holidays
February Holidays
March Holidays
April Holidays
May Holidays
June Holidays
July Holidays
August Holidays
September Holidays
October Holidays
November Holidays
December Holidays
Others:
This site, A to Z Kids Stuff, has a list of special days and activities that you can check out for more ideas.
105 Unique Holidays to Celebrate with Kids
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