The Seven Rs of Homeschooling through the Holidays

I've shared in the past about the Seven Rs of Homeschooling - Redemption, Recitation, Reading, Writing, aRithmetic, Recreation, and Rest. In the next few weeks, I will be sharing some practical ways to incorporate that into your holiday homeschooling - without stress! It really is possible not to "lose" these days as part of your homeschool record, and you can do it as part of your natural routine.

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Below are the topics this series will cover. Links to the next topic will be added, so watch here!

Redemption - Starting each day focused on the reason for the season!

Recitation - Natural ways to put the lyrics and words of the holidays into your head and heart

Reading - A working list of topics for books that you can find at your public library or explore online to dig into the history, science, math, and literature of the season

wRiting - Natural copywork and penmanship practice, as well as ideas to spark the creative writer in your child

aRithmetic - Have you ever though of how much math there is in the Christmas season??

Recreation - yes, the fun stuff counts as lessons! Here are some ideas to get started.

Rest - because in this crazy busy hectic season, you probably need to plan some regular quietness. Here are some ideas.