How do you homeschool during the holidays? Jordan Gabler discusses setting expectations, getting help, and avoiding the two “ditches” of too many projects vs. too little merriment for the season!
-Some ways her holiday season has changed over the years [1:25]
-Avoiding the two ditches of Advent and Christmas preparation [1:40]
-How being meaningful doesn’t have to mean being busy [2:55]
-Adjusting holiday projects to the ages of your children [3:20]
-Advice for new homeschoolers starting their first holiday together [4:35]
-Favorite homeschool activities and traditions [6:00]
-Thoughts for homeschoolers dealing with burnout, depression, or other challenges at this time of year [8:03]
-How to keep some sort of rhythm or routine throughout the holidays and plan for the next semester [10:10]
-Different strategies of holiday homeschooling as children grow [11:42]
-Slowly building your Advent and Christmas library and resources instead of getting overwhelmed [13:15]
Resource #1: https://midwesthomeschoolers.org/kansas-city-holiday-events/ (Holiday Events Enjoyed By KC-Area Homeschool Families)
Resource #2: https://midwesthomeschoolers.org/events/womens-encouragement-day/ (Women’s Encouragement Day)
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