The holiday season is one of the best times to be a homeschool family. The world slows down, the lights glow a little softer, and we’re reminded of the greatest gift ever given- Jesus Christ. But with the joy also comes the challenge: How do we homeschool during the holiday rush without losing focus?
Here are a few simple, heart-centered reminders as you walk through this season:
1. Keep Christ at the Center
The holidays aren’t just about gifts and gatherings—they’re about celebrating the birth of our Savior.
Use this season to gently weave Scripture, hymns, and faith conversations into your day.
Use this season to gently weave Scripture, hymns, and faith conversations into your day.
Our Living Lights Curriculum at nuggets-of-wisdom.com includes daily Bible readings, memory verses, composer studies, art, hands-on activities, and Charlotte Mason–style learning that makes it easy to slow down and savor truth together—no added stress for mom.
Prioritize Family Connection
Homeschooling gives us the beautiful gift of time—so let’s use it well!
Bake cookies, drink cocoa, decorate the house, play board games, read aloud by the Christmas tree.
Bake cookies, drink cocoa, decorate the house, play board games, read aloud by the Christmas tree.
And if you want learning woven in seamlessly, try the Seasonal Bell Ringer or our Holiday Unit Studies (K–2 and 3–5 versions). They take just 5–10 minutes a day and keep your children reading, writing, and thinking without overwhelming the season.
Gentle Learning Still Counts
Your homeschool during December does not need to look like September.
Learning through life is still learning:
Learning through life is still learning:
Measuring ingredients in recipes Counting ornaments Reading Christmas stories Writing gift tags and cards Singing hymns and studying their history Tracking holiday traditions around the worldKeep Expectations Light
Your children won’t fall behind if December looks different.
In fact, the memories you make this month might be the ones they carry for life.
In fact, the memories you make this month might be the ones they carry for life.
If you’re craving a done-for-you plan, the Nuggets of Wisdom Monthly Bundle provides printables, games, reading passages, crafts, and quick lessons—perfect for busy holiday weeks. You can find it here:
Final Thoughts
This season, may your homeschool be filled with peace, purpose, and the presence of Christ.
Slow down. Light a candle. Read the Word together.
Your home is the heart of your child’s education—and that’s exactly where learning belongs.
You’ve got this! 