There is just something about gingerbread that screams Christmas to me. I like to incorporate it into our holiday celebrations anyway I can - gingerbread crafts, gingerbread treats, and of course reading the best gingerbread books. I like to choose one day in December to declare Gingerbread Day. We bake and decorate homemade gingerbread cookies, play with gingerbread scented play dough, and make gingerbread decorations. I wrote a post over on Preschool Powol Packets with 3 easy … [Read More...]
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It can be hard to get kids to focus on lesson plans during the holiday season. I have found it is easier to work with the excitement than to fight against it. These historical fiction Christmas books for kids are a great addition to Christmas lesson … [Read More...]
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One time of the year that I really appreciate the homeschool benefit of flexibility is in December. My kids shift into Christmas mode as soon as the Thanksgiving table is cleared. We don't need to fight, beg, or threaten to keep our kids focused on … [Read More...]
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