The Christmas Guide Volume 2
Embark on an enchanting around the world adventure with The Peaceful Press Christmas Guide Volume 2!
This captivating, literature-based homeschool curriculum is tailor-made to infuse the wonder of Christmas into the hearts of children aged 3-12.
Across four delightful weeks, this Christmas activity guide not only reinforces essential skills, but also weaves in imaginative crafts, phonics, counting, and storytelling—all within a festive around the world Christmas theme.
Brimming with hands-on activities, and a strong emphasis on nurturing family connections, the 86 page Christmas Guide Volume 2 promises an immersive, joy-filled learning journey that truly captures the magic of the holiday season.
Key Features:
- Festive, hands-on activities that enhance fine and gross motor skills.
- Literature-based lessons to foster awareness of Christmas traditions around the world.
- Flexible, adaptable lesson plans to fit your family's holiday schedule.
- Creative projects that make learning enjoyable and memorable.
- Opportunities for family bonding and Christmas traditions that will provide long-lasting memories as a family.
What The Christmas Guide Volume 2 Provides:
- Four Weeks of Themed Unit Studies: Each week offers a fresh perspective on the holiday season, with themes like "Nature Christmas," "Prairie Christmas," and "Christmas Around the World." These studies are designed to enhance phonics, counting, motor skills, and art appreciation through a festive lens. It's a perfect companion to any of our literature-based homeschool resources.
- Literature-Based Learning: Classic Christmas books such as Night Tree, The Jolly Christmas Postman, and The Nutcracker are central to the lessons and foster a love for reading while developing comprehension and language skills. See the full booklist here.
- Hands-On Activities and Crafts: Keep young learners engaged with hands-on activities like making clay ornaments, creating gingerbread houses, sewing animal pincushions, and crafting birdseed ornaments. These projects not only encourage creativity but also build fine motor skills.
- Phonics and Counting Skills: Enhance literacy and numeracy with playful exercises such as Christmas compound words, skip counting by 10s, and sight word games. These activities are designed to make learning fun and relevant to the season.
- Family Recipes and Practical Life Skills: Get your child involved in holiday preparations with favorite family recipes like butterscotch bars, apple pie, and homemade hot cocoa mix. Practical life skills such as cleaning, organizing, and decorating are incorporated into daily activities, providing meaningful growth opportunities.
- Seasonal Art and Nature Studies: Inspire a connection to nature with activities like crafting paper bag stars, making a winter nature display, and exploring the outdoors for tree nuts and natural materials for Christmas crafts.
How to Use the Christmas Guide Volume 2:
1. Download and Print: Access your digital guide instantly upon purchase. Print the weekly grids, activity sheets, and recipes to keep everything organized and easily accessible.
2. Plan Your Holiday Schedule: The guide includes flexible, easy-to-follow lesson plans that allow you to adapt the activities to your family's holiday rhythm, whether you prefer daily or weekly engagement.
3. Incorporate Festive Learning and Play: Each day includes a balance of phonics, counting, reading, and creative projects. Infuse your homeschooling with holiday cheer while helping your child develop essential academic skills.
4. Engage in Family Projects: Get the whole family involved in meaningful holiday traditions like baking, crafting, and storytelling, ensuring that these activities create lasting memories for everyone.
5. Make It a Holiday Tradition: The Peaceful Press Christmas Guide Volume 2 offers the perfect opportunity to establish family traditions while fostering a love of learning and a peaceful holiday atmosphere.
What Your Purchase Includes:
- Four Weekly Grids: Daily lesson plans filled with phonics, math, literature, and creative activities for four festive weeks.
- Printable Worksheets: Phonics games, counting exercises, crafts, and more to reinforce daily learning.
- Recipes and Supply Lists: Clear, simple lists for family-friendly recipes and materials needed for each craft and activity.
- Bonus Printables: Christmas-themed worksheets, such as compound word activities, birdseed ornament instructions, and sight word games.
Embrace the beauty of the Christmas season and create lasting memories with The Peaceful Press Christmas Guide Volume 2.
Purchase and download your digital guide today, and make this holiday season educational and magical!
