"Christmas schooling is when we make our homeschool life fit around our family life." ~ Sherri Renno

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Join Yvette Hampton and Sheri Renno, from Our Life Homeschooling, as they delve into practical tips for simplifying holiday traditions while homeschooling. 🎄✨ Discover how to create meaningful moments without the stress, prioritize scripture reading, and incorporate family chores into holiday preparations. Sheri shares her wisdom from years of experience managing a household of ten kids. Don't miss out on these valuable insights! 📚👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

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Discussion Questions:

Simplification Strategies: Sheri Renno mentions simplifying life during the holidays by narrowing down her to-do list. What are some specific ways listeners can simplify their own holiday routines to reduce stress and create more meaningful family experiences?

Balancing School and Holiday Activities: How does Sheri balance homeschooling with holiday preparations and activities? What techniques can other homeschooling parents adopt to ensure their children continue learning while enjoying the festive season?

Prioritization: Sheri talks about prioritizing activities such as baking cookies and decorating the Christmas tree. What traditions or activities do you feel are essential to your family's holiday season, and why?

Biblical Focus: Reading scripture is an important part of Sheri's holiday traditions. How can families incorporate family Bible study and quiet time activities into their holiday routines to keep the focus on the spiritual significance of the season?

Christmas Schooling: Sheri introduces the concept of "Christmas schooling," where typical academic subjects are blended with holiday activities. How could this approach be beneficial for our children, and what kinds of holiday-themed educational activities can be integrated?

Service Projects: Sheri mentions doing service projects as a family during the holiday season. What are some service project ideas that can involve the whole family and help teach children the value of giving and serving others?

Chore Routines: Sheri emphasizes