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Create Treasured Memories with a Christmas Unit Study


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Create Treasured Memories with a Christmas Unit Study
In “Create Treasured Memories with a Christmas Unit Study,” Episode, #124, Meredith Curtis gives you step-by-step instructions to create your own unit study after she shares how unit studies refresh your family for the month of December. Breakaway from the routine with a unit study so you can celebrate Christmas all month long, create memories, make gifts, decorate, and prepare for the holidays while you learn! If you want a Christmas educational and wonder-filled adventure for your family, you will love this podcast!

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Show Notes
Christmas is a busy time for the homeschool Mom. May I suggest a lighter schedule or even a complete change of pace?

There are two different tracks you can take.

* Count Christmas activities and preparations as school.
* Do a Christmas Unit Study

 
Count Christmas Activities as school

* Handwriting (address or sign Christmas cards)
* Home Ec (bake Christmas cookies)
* Art (make Christmas presents)
* Music (go Christmas caroling)
* Geography (celebrate traditions from other countries)
* History (listen to older family members tell stories)
* Writing (write the family Christmas letter)

 
Do a Christmas Unit Study

* Subject of unit study focuses on Christmas
* The Christmas hustle/bustle is part of school

 
Our Favorite Christmas Unit Studies

* Celebrate Christmas in Colonial America
* Celebrate Christmas with Anne of Green Gables
* Celebrate Christmas around the World
* Celebrate Christmas in Victorian England (except we couldn’t find a goose)
* Celebrate the First Christmas
* Celebrate Christmas in Florida
* Celebrate Christmas in Mexico

 

So many treasured memories of crafting, cooking, decorating, shopping, wrapping presents, and throwing parties.
Choose a Topic

* What sounds fun?
* Age and interest level of children?
* Ability to read, write, and research
* What sounds Christmasy?
* What are some things that we’ve always wanted to do at Christmas?
* What are some things we just have to do at Christmas?
* What are some things we’d like to learn about Christmas (or another topic)?
* What makes everyone say, “WOW! That sounds fun!”

 
Center Unit Studies on Good Books that you Read Aloud
Nothing is more Christmasy than snuggling up together and listening to a good book.  There are many good Christmas read alouds, but it doesn’t have to be a Christmas book.

NO ONE is TOO old for a beautifully illustrated well-written picture book.

 

Example of Celebrate Christmas with Cookies Unit Study

Picture Book each day

Singing Christmas carols each day

Devotion, cookie baking, and activities match up!

 

 
End Unit Study with a Party & Giving Gifts to Family & Friends

* Caroling Party for C C w C
* Tea for C C in C A
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