Add peace and purpose to your December homeschool with intentional planning and meaningful resources.
As homeschoolers, we often spend the summer mapping out math lessons, reading lists, and nature study themes. We line up bookshelves and organize supply drawers. We dream of slow mornings and meaningful learning.
But in the midst of all that planning, it’s easy to forget something important:
The holidays are coming.
And they deserve space in your homeschool too.
December isn’t just something to “get through.” It’s a sacred season—one filled with light, wonder, and opportunities to draw close as a family. And when we’re intentional about making room for it in our yearly rhythm, we gift our children more than just traditions—we give them connection.
At The Peaceful Press, we’ve created several Charlotte Mason–inspired Christmas resources to help you slow down, savor the season, and create a peaceful, connected Advent. These guides aren’t about doing more—they’re about doing less with meaning.
Our Favorite Holiday Resources for Homeschool Families:
1. The Holiday Book Flood
A 25-day picture book Advent guide for all ages.
Each day features a living book suggestion, a simple craft, cozy recipe, poem or carol, and nature-inspired movement activity.
It's the perfect low-prep way to bring joy, beauty, and rhythm to your December homeschool.
2. Unearthing Wonder
A Christ-centered Advent nature study.
This beautiful resource invites your children into the story of redemption through Scripture, art, poetry, hymns, and outdoor discovery.
Ideal for quiet mornings and family devotionals during Advent using the heartwarming animal stories from All Creation Waits as a spine.
3. Christmas Guide Volume 1
Celebrate the season with classic Christmas stories, copywork, art projects, festive recipes, and hands-on learning rooted in beauty and truth.
4. Christmas Guide Volume 2
A beautiful companion or stand-alone guide with even more Christmas-themed literature, crafts, and learning activities for your homeschool. Each week features a different theme such as pioneer Christmas, European Christmas, and ancient world Christmas making it a perfect pairing for families using our elementary guides.
Why Plan for the Holidays Now?
Planning ahead allows you to approach December with peace instead of panic. When your lessons slow down and your home shifts into a more sacred rhythm, you’ll have margin to enjoy the season—rather than rush through it.
✨ You’ll light candles and sing carols.
✨ You’ll read stories and bake cookies.
✨ You’ll learn through wonder instead of worksheets.
This kind of homeschooling doesn’t just cover subjects—it cultivates souls.
So as you map out your year, leave room for December.
Leave room for Advent.
Leave room for joy, for Jesus, and for togetherness.
Ready to Start Planning?
You can explore all our Christmas resources right here.
Let this be the year your homeschool celebrates a slow, sacred, and connected Christmas.
FAQS
Are these Christmas resources Christian or secular?
Most of our Christmas resources—Holiday Book Flood and both Christmas Guide Volumes 1 and 2—can be enjoyed by families of many different faith backgrounds or used in a secular homeschool setting. They center around seasonal beauty, family connection, and classic stories rather than explicit Bible teaching.
If you’re looking for a Christ-centered Advent study, Unearthing Wonder is written specifically for Christian families who want to anchor their Advent season in Scripture, hymns, and the redemptive story of Jesus.
We encourage you to preview each resource to see what best suits your family's values and traditions!
Can I use these resources even if I don’t homeschool full-time?
Yes! These resources work beautifully for homeschooling families and for parents who simply want to bring more meaning and connection to the holiday season. They’re open-and-go, low-prep, and perfect for after school, weekends, or family evenings leading up to Christmas.