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Unit studies are fun no matter the occasion because they make learning feel like an adventure. Kids get to dive into a subject they are passionate about which sparks curiosity and excitement. Unit studies often include crafts, experiments, projects, field trips, and other fun activities. They are a great way to foster a love for learning in your homeschool.
We have done a variety of unit studies through the years, usually based on what my kids were interested in at the time, or sometimes it was a rabbit hole we went down that started in another subject. Christmas is a fun time to explore and learn about the traditions and customs of the holiday season.
Create Your Own
If you can’t find the perfect unit study, consider making your own. We do this in our history lessons almost weekly. A unit study can be as deep & long or short & sweet as you need it to be. Think of a plan and gather materials. There are a variety of tools to use:
- Curriculum – textbooks, workbooks
- Books/literature- any genre, any subject, picture books, historical, etc.
- Videos- YouTube, documentaries, musicals
- Subjects- Math, LA, History, Geography, Science, Music, Art
- Extras- Field trips, events, food, crafts, projects, experiments, games
- Assess- Discussion questions, research papers, speeches, character study, dress-up report
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Christmas Book Studies
- Cranberry Christmas
- The Wild Christmas Reindeer
- The Christmas Day Kitten Unit Study
- Christmas Tapestry
- The Legend of the Candy Cane
- A Christmas Carol
- Snowflake Bentley
Christmas Around the World
- Freedom Homeschooling (these are simple but amazing!)
- Sonlight-free ebook download (sign up with email)
- The Homeschool Mom (lots of links and free printable with sign-up)
Christmas Hymn Study
- Gather ‘Round-I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day
- Funschooling Units– Good Christian Men Rejoice
- Whole Child Homeschool-Silent Night
General
- DIY Homeschooler-Symbols of Christmas
- Veritas Press-Christmas Lapbook (scroll down to “holidays”)
- The Waldock Way-Reindeer (all about reindeer)
- Ambleside Online-lots of activities and recommendations
- Once Upon a Printable-How the Grinch Stole Christmas
More Fun!
- Spaceships & Laser Beams-12 Christmas Ornaments Made with LEGO
- Play to Learn Preschool-Christmas Slime (only if you’re brave)
- Gluesticks-Graham Cracker Nativity
- Somewhat Simple-Toilet Paper Roll Christmas Craft Nativity
Christmas Resources for Study
- Christmas Customs
- Christmas Around the World (resource)
- Christmas Karaoke
- Christmas Stories (to listen to)
- Kids Bible Teacher-lots of printables
Books We Love!
- American Christmas Stories: Volume 1 by Nicki Truesdell– short, true stories from American history featuring letters, journal entries, and personal narratives of Americans from 1773 through 1926; great for high school
- Silent Night: The wonderful story of the beloved Christmas Carol by Brigitte Weninger – story behind the song
- Joy to the World by Kenneth W. Osbeck– Real-life stories behind your favorite Christmas carols-shares the story behind the creation of one of the world’s most recognizable tunes