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Seasonal and Holidays

Enhance your homeschool with seasonal activities and holiday-themed learning. Discover creative ideas for celebrating throughout the year, from autumn crafts to summer reading programs. Find resources for educational holiday fun and seasonal curriculum integration.



Nature Study in the Fall

Nature Study in the Fall

Jennifer Dowdy

Grab a sweater and head outdoors for a homeschool fall nature study!

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How to Set Up a Seasonal Themed Montessori Activity Table

How to Set Up a Seasonal Themed Montessori Activity Table

Lauren Giordano

Learn how to set up a seasonal themed Montessori activity table for children to learn and explore at their own…

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Fun National Days to Celebrate in Your Homeschool

Fun National Days to Celebrate in Your Homeschool

Heather Gerwing

Are you looking for fun national days to celebrate in your homeschool? You have come to the right place! Check…

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10 Leap Day Activities for Homeschoolers

10 Leap Day Activities for Homeschoolers

Brandi Jordan

Leap Day only comes around every four years! Are you ready to make the most

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10 Easter Writing Prompts for Your Homeschool

10 Easter Writing Prompts for Your Homeschool

Christy Gandara

Don’t let spring fever keep you and your kids from incorporating these 10 Easter writing

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Homeschooling After the Holidays

Homeschooling After the Holidays

Brandi Jordan

Worried about getting your kids back into a routine? Homeschooling after the holidays doesn't have to be hard. Here's how…

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10 Christmas Activities for Homeschooling

10 Christmas Activities for Homeschooling

Emily

December is one of my favorite times of year to change things up and have fun veering off our normal…

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Making the Most of Christmas Carols in Your Homeschool

Making the Most of Christmas Carols in Your Homeschool

Genie Shaw

Homeschooling with Christmas carols during the holidays can be a great way to introduce new music concepts, as well as…

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Christmas Bucket List for the Whole Family

Christmas Bucket List for the Whole Family

Stephanie Huston

Create a Christmas bucket list with your family and make the most of the holiday season - without the stress!

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How to Encourage Christmas Random Acts of Kindness

How to Encourage Christmas Random Acts of Kindness

AmyM

Learn how to boost your holiday season with these Christmas random acts of kindness. Start a new, positive family tradition!

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Christmas Traditions Around the World

Christmas Traditions Around the World

Brandi Jordan

Learn all about the fun Christmas traditions around the world that others celebrate! From tasty recipes to popping logs, there's…

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10 Halloween Writing Prompts for Homeschooling Through the Holidays

10 Halloween Writing Prompts for Homeschooling Through the Holidays

Christy Gandara

Halloween is one of the most exciting holidays of the year! It’s a time for costumes, candy, and, of course,…

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Apple Activities for Homeschoolers

Apple Activities for Homeschoolers

Ashley Mullen

Fall & back to school have one thing in common: apples. This popular school theme inspires everyday learning. Here are…

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Hispanic Heritage Month Writing Prompts

Hispanic Heritage Month Writing Prompts

Monica Olivera

Do you use writing prompts in your homeschool? If so, be sure to bookmark this

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5 Ideas for Summer Nature Study

5 Ideas for Summer Nature Study

Nadine Dyer

Whether you are a year-round or summer-break homeschooler, or a combination of the 2, I've got some great ideas for…

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6 Tips for Screen-Free Summer Days

6 Tips for Screen-Free Summer Days

Ami Brainerd

When I was a little girl, I was fascinated by my friend’s family. Nell’s parents decided that a television would…

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5 Tips For a Sensory-Friendly Independence Day

5 Tips For a Sensory-Friendly Independence Day

Cheryl Pitt

Independence Day is synonymous with fireworks, back yard cookouts, pool parties and beach trips. Fun in the sun! However, for…

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Top 15 Writing Prompts about the 4th of July

Top 15 Writing Prompts about the 4th of July

Elizabeth Dukart

Completing writing prompts about the 4th of July is a great way to encourage writing and critical thinking during the…

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Summer Fun Family Activities for Homeschoolers

Summer Fun Family Activities for Homeschoolers

Heather Gerwing

Summer is the BEST time of year! Being able to be outside without the bulk of winter coats is pure…

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10 Father’s Day Writing Prompts

10 Father’s Day Writing Prompts

Michelle Knight

Father's Day writing prompts are a great way to keep kids writing in June without the hassle of formal lessons!

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90+ Writing Prompts to Help Stop the Summer Slide

90+ Writing Prompts to Help Stop the Summer Slide

Katie Wolfe

Writing prompts can help stop summer slide with ease! Learn how to use them with your homeschoolers this year!

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Top 10 Mother’s Day Writing Prompts for Your Homeschool

Top 10 Mother’s Day Writing Prompts for Your Homeschool

Christy Gandara

Mother's Day writing prompts are a great way to celebrate mom and let her know how much she means to…

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5 Last-Minute Easter Activities for Kids

5 Last-Minute Easter Activities for Kids

Brandi Jordan

Are you looking for quick and easy last-minute Easter activities to do with your kids? Here are 5 must-try activities…

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5 Spring Homeschool Activities

5 Spring Homeschool Activities

Brandi Jordan

When the days start to get longer and brighter, it's a natural inclination to want to embrace the springtime warmth…

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Top 10 Writing Prompts for Your Child’s Birthday

Top 10 Writing Prompts for Your Child’s Birthday

Melissa Brander

No matter how old your child is turning, there is always a reason to celebrate! Birthday writing prompts can easily slide…

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20 Lucky and Creative St. Patrick’s Day Writing Prompts

20 Lucky and Creative St. Patrick’s Day Writing Prompts

Brandi Jordan

Are you looking for fun writing prompts to get your kids excited about St. Patrick's Day? These St. Patrick's Day…

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How to Practice Affirmation with Valentines to Build Your Child’s Character

How to Practice Affirmation with Valentines to Build Your Child’s Character

Jennifer Bryant

Affirmation is the sweet ingredient in life that makes things easier to deal with, more vibrant, and more positive. How…

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Groundhog Day Writing Prompts

Groundhog Day Writing Prompts

Brandi Jordan

It's almost Groundhog Day, and the big question on everyone's mind is, will the groundhog see its shadow? Groundhog Day…

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Homeschooling with Unconventional Holidays

Homeschooling with Unconventional Holidays

Sammie Brakebill

Mix up your homeschool lesson plan by using an Unconventional Holidays calendar this year! Kids will love the fun environment…

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10 Ways to Study Nature in Winter

10 Ways to Study Nature in Winter

Karyn Tripp

We absolutely love nature study in our home, however as soon as the cold weather hits it seems to get…

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10 Thanksgiving History Conversation Starters for Kids

10 Thanksgiving History Conversation Starters for Kids

Gina Munsey

These Thanksgiving history conversation starters will help you tackle difficult historical questions and learn more about the real event.

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Host Your Own Homeschool Cinco De Mayo Celebration

Host Your Own Homeschool Cinco De Mayo Celebration

Tiffany Jordon

Celebrating Cinco de Mayo is a fun way to incorporate culture and history into your day. We've gathered up 5…

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The Best End-of-Year Homeschool Celebrations

The Best End-of-Year Homeschool Celebrations

iHomeschool Network

Homeschooling can be exhausting, but end-of-year homeschool celebrations are the perfect way to honor a year of hard work and…

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50 Things To Add To Your Spring Bucket List

50 Things To Add To Your Spring Bucket List

Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley

The weather is getting warmer and it's time to make your spring bucket list! Here are 50 ideas to try…

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5 Faith-Based Christmas Books for Kids

5 Faith-Based Christmas Books for Kids

Demetria Zinga

Celebrate the Christmas season with children's books that convey the Christian roots of the holiday. These five faith-based Christmas books…

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Rational Holiday Homeschooling

Rational Holiday Homeschooling

Jennifer Cabrera

Tis the season to be… Doing everything homeschool moms always do plus 17,459 other tasks

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How to Celebrate Hobbit Day in Your Homeschool

How to Celebrate Hobbit Day in Your Homeschool

Amy Fischer

International Hobbit Day is September 22nd. Are you ready to celebrate with your homeschooled hobbits? 

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How to Stay Sane During the First Month Back to School

How to Stay Sane During the First Month Back to School

iHomeschool Network

The first month back to school can be exhausting, overwhelming, and even discouraging. If you’re

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Preventing the Summer Slide in Your Homeschool

Preventing the Summer Slide in Your Homeschool

Karyn Tripp

Worried about the Summer Slide? Read some ideas to keep kids minds engaged through the Summer months to prevent that…

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Dollar Store Finds for Summer Homeschool Learning

Dollar Store Finds for Summer Homeschool Learning

Emily

Summer learning in your homeschool doesn’t have to be costly. There are plenty of items to be found at your…

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Cultivating a Love of Books with a Summer Reading Program

Cultivating a Love of Books with a Summer Reading Program

Betsy

A summer reading program is a great way to cultivate a love of books at any age. Fill your free…

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Fun Summer Learning Ideas for Homeschoolers

Fun Summer Learning Ideas for Homeschoolers

Kim

If you are looking for fun ways to keep your kids busy and learning over the summer you’ll love these…

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Homeschooling Through the Summer

Homeschooling Through the Summer

Caitlin Blakley

If you want to add more flexibility to your homeschool, you’d love learning year round. Here are tips for homeschooling…

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Summer Road Trip Hacks for Homeschoolers

Summer Road Trip Hacks for Homeschoolers

Daniele Evans

The season for road trips is almost here! Traveling together can be a great family

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10 Incredible Independence Day Ideas for Your Homeschool

10 Incredible Independence Day Ideas for Your Homeschool

Emily

Looking for Independence Day ideas to include in your homeschool plans this summer? Check out these 10 incredible ways!

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