Holiday Learning Resources From The Waldock Way

December in your homeschool is an excellent time to slow down and savor the season while continuing to discover new things and learn together. Holiday homeschool activities combine education with festive delights, giving kids more chances to explore and create with family. 

Whether you’re crafting DIY ornaments, reading holiday classics with cocoa, or watching your favorite holiday movies, our holiday learning resources make homeschooling hands-on and exciting all season long. 

Using flexible interest-led lessons, you can keep your holiday homeschool entertaining without adding holiday stress. After all, learning is about connection, creativity, and joy. So, let’s build memories, practical skills, and establish traditions that last with incredible resources!

Holiday Learning Can Feel Like A Little Holiday Break

Holiday learning can feel like a much needed break. It’s an excellent way to avoid post-holiday burnout and celebrate the season while continuing to learn together. 

If you’re trying to decide between taking a break from homeschooling for the holidays or sticking with your regular lessons, why not try holiday-themed lessons instead? Adopting an interest-led learning approach through this busy season means we get to make memories stress-free.

Embrace the magic at this time of year by taking a little holiday break while you make memories and learn together. It’s the perfect time to explore all your child’s favorite things. 

If they love STEM and building, make gingerbread houses. If they love art and music, explore The Nutcracker. The possibilities are endless!

How The Waldock Way Makes Holiday Learning Easy and Fun

Finding holiday learning resources can be challenging. It feels like everyone these days has a holiday homeschool lesson plan or reading list. How can you find the one that’s right for your family? 

The Waldock Way makes holiday learning easy and fun with flexible, short lessons that are perfect for learning during the busy holiday season. Plus, they’re designed to work with a wide variety of ages, so you can use them for family-style lessons or reuse them each year.

The best part is that our holiday homeschool plans require minimal prep. We’ve pulled together all the resources you’ll need with printable custom lesson pages, activities, and games your whole family can enjoy. 

Holiday homeschooling is the easy way to foster connection during this cozy season while keeping kids curious, encouraging creativity, and making memories together.

Holiday-Themed Learning Resources to Bring Joy to Your Homeschool

Discover some of our favorite holiday-themed learning resources for your seasonal homeschool. You can use these easy printables, unit studies, and activities to add more excitement, memories, and joy to your holiday lessons. 

Lights, Camera, Holiday Magic

If your family loves watching holiday movies throughout December, our latest resource, Lights, Camera, Holiday Magic is the perfect way to take that tradition to the next level! This guide brings together discussion questions, activities, and family-friendly prompts for the best Christmas films, helping you create memories without adding stress. It’s the easiest way to make your family movie nights feel even more magical this season!

Santa’s Tasty Trip Around the World Unit Study

If you love making holiday cookies, you won’t want to miss Santa’s Tasty Trip Around the World Unit Study based on the picture book, A World of Cookies for Santa by M.E. Furman. It’s filled with recipes for cookies and treats from all over the world, and information about how the holiday is celebrated in each country.

12 Days of Christmas Unit Study

Celebrate the holiday season while diving deep into its rich history and traditions with our 12 Days of Christmas: Exploring the Traditional Symbols of Christmas Unit Study. This festive resource invites learners to explore the significance of traditional symbols.

You’ll get custom coloring pages, hands-on activities, art projects, and cultural studies to help you celebrate the season while keeping the learning going all month long.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Novel Study

When you’re ready to take your Christmas reading adventure to the next level, check out our holiday novel unit studies. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Novel Study is a great novel to try first. Your whole family will fall in love with the Herdman family antics in this heartwarming story!

In the unit study, you’ll get character study pages, custom coloring and printable activities, and reading comprehension questions. Plus, hands-on activity ideas and projects so you can keep making holiday memories while you learn together this season.

A Christmas Carol Novel Study

Another wonderful addition to your holiday homeschool plans is our A Christmas Carol Novel Study based on the classic by Charles Dickens. This timeless book invites families to explore themes of generosity, transformation, and the true spirit of Christmas together. 

Our interest-led novel study includes discussion questions, activities, and writing prompts to help kids connect with the story’s deeper meaning. As you follow Scrooge’s journey from greed to gratitude, everyone will enjoy meaningful conversations about the Christmas spirit.

A Boy Called Christmas Novel Study

If you’re looking to add a little extra charm to your holiday homeschool, our new A Boy Called Christmas Novel Study is a great choice. This enchanting story by Matt Haig follows young Nikolas on a whimsical adventure filled with courage and kindness that you can dive into during the winter season.

Inside the novel study, you’ll find themed activities and creative prompts to help your kids connect with the story in a deeper way. With hands-on project ideas and lots of imagination, this book brings the magic of Christmas to life while keeping homeschooling engaging for everyone.

The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe Novel Study

Another seasonal addition to your homeschool is The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe Novel Study. This beloved classic by C.S. Lewis invites us into the world of Narnia, where bravery, faith, and hope shine. It’s a wonderful read aloud for the season.

The unit study includes discussion questions, writing prompts, and project ideas to take this story to the next level. As you journey with the Pevensies, you’ll have plenty of chances for deep connection, creative fun, and cozy holiday moments that make learning truly special this winter.

Making The Holidays Wonderful In Your Homeschool

The holiday season is a time to slow down and create lasting memories together. A flexible approach to homeschooling during this time of year allows us to focus on connection over strict schedules and joy over stress. 

Whether our days include reading books, watching movies, or baking cookies, we love finding ways to learn together with plenty of holiday magic sprinkled in.

Remember, every story read, ornament made, and quiet moment counts as learning in your holiday homeschool. So what’s your favorite idea for embracing the season and celebrating with interest-led lessons? Share your ideas in the comments so we can all get more great ideas.

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