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December homeschooling doesn’t have to be complica December homeschooling doesn’t have to be complicated!

In fact, sometimes I think the simplest activities become our favorite Christmas memories.

Reading Scripture together at breakfast. Singing the same Christmas hymn all week. Curling up under a blanket with a good book.

And I love that we can weave these little traditions right into our homeschool days without adding another big lesson or project!

Here are five simple ways to celebrate Advent with your children this year.

And please hear me on this: You don’t have to do all five! Choose one or two that work for your family and enjoy them.

One of my favorite activities is learning the different names of Jesus. That’s why I included 25 printable Names of Jesus ornaments in our family Advent Study, Come and See What God Has Done.

The study also includes four weeks of Scripture readings centered on Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love, beautiful Scripture cards, reflection questions, and hands-on family activities.

It’s a lovely way to bring your family together and keep your hearts focused on Jesus during a season that can get awfully busy. 

Hi I’m Rebecca, a veteran homeschool mom and former kindergarten teacher. Now I love helping homeschool moms find calmer rhythms and healthier swaps.

Comment ADVENT and I’ll send you the link to our family Advent Study!
If there’s one thing I’ve learned from years of ho If there’s one thing I’ve learned from years of homeschooling and teaching kindergarten, it’s that little kids thrive with simple, predictable rhythms. 

Not rigid schedules. Not filling every minute of the day. Just a few familiar routines that help everyone know what comes next.

Here are 5 of my favorites!

1. Start the day together.
Before jumping into lessons, gather around the table for breakfast, Bible reading, and devotions. It’s such a sweet way to connect and begin the day with our hearts in the right place.

2. Same time, same spot.
Little ones love knowing what to expect! Having a familiar time and place for learning helps create consistency and makes transitioning into lessons so much easier.

3. 10 minutes, then move
Short lessons are your friend, especially with younger kids. Try 10 minutes of focused learning followed by a movement break. Get outside and get those those wiggles out, then come back for more!

4. A place, a blanket, a plan
A cozy spot, a favorite blanket, and a simple plan for what to do when those big feelings show up. Teaching kids how to calm their bodies and emotions is just as important as teaching their ABCs.

5. Keep ready-to-grab activities nearby.
Have a basket of independent activities your kids can grab when you’re working one-on-one with a sibling. Think puzzles, coloring, building blocks, or other favorite quiet activities. A little preparation goes a long way!

And here’s what I want you to remember: You don’t have to do all five tomorrow!

Start with one. Practice it together. Give it time to become familiar, then add another.

The goal is to find that rhythm that works for YOUR family.

Hi I’m Rebecca! I’m a veteran homeschool mom and former kindergarten teacher. Now I help moms find calmer rhythms and healthier swaps. I hope you follow along for more! ❤️
 
Which of these five rhythms could make the biggest difference in your homeschool right now?

Save this for a little encouragement when your homeschool days start feeling chaotic!
Got a little one who just can’t seem to sit still Got a little one who just can’t seem to sit still during homeschool lessons? Here’s a little tip that might make your day go a whole lot smoother!

Try 10 minutes of learning, followed by 2 minutes of movement. Set a timer, let them wiggle, jump, stretch, or dance, and then come back to the lesson.

Sometimes a little movement is all they need to refocus and keep going!

And here’s the thing I want you to remember: You don’t have to make your child fit the schedule. You can make the homeschool schedule fit your child.

That’s why I’m such a big believer in creating homeschool rhythms that work for YOUR family. A little flexibility can make such a difference in your day.

Save this one to try tomorrow!
Save and follow for more homeschool and teaching tips!
As a mom who homeschooled first and taught kinderg As a mom who homeschooled first and taught kindergarten after, here’s what I’d tell a starting mom about reading time… 
Same time every day for ten minutes. 
Let the routine does the heavy lifting for you! No negotiating, and nobody burns out. 

Pick your ten minutes (right after breakfast and devos worked great for us ), same spot, same book basket. And set a timer. 

That’s the whole routine. 
Make sure to save this for tomorrow’s reading time! And follow for one kindergarten tip at a time. ❤️
And the peace of God, which transcends all under And the peace of God, 
which transcends 
all understanding, 
will guard your hearts and 
your minds in Christ Jesus.

‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4‬:‭7‬ ‭
As a mom who homeschooled first and taught kinderg As a mom who homeschooled first and taught kindergarten after, here’s what I’d tell a starting mom about reading time… 

Same time every day, for ten minutes. 

The routine does the heavy lifting for you. There’s no negotiating, and nobody burns out. 

Pick your ten minutes (right after breakfast works for most families), same spot, same book basket and set a timer. That’s the whole routine. 

Follow along for more homeschool tips, one  at a time.
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December homeschooling doesn’t have to be complica December homeschooling doesn’t have to be complicated!

In fact, sometimes I think the simplest activities become our favorite Christmas memories.

Reading Scripture together at breakfast. Singing the same Christmas hymn all week. Curling up under a blanket with a good book.

And I love that we can weave these little traditions right into our homeschool days without adding another big lesson or project!

Here are five simple ways to celebrate Advent with your children this year.

And please hear me on this: You don’t have to do all five! Choose one or two that work for your family and enjoy them.

One of my favorite activities is learning the different names of Jesus. That’s why I included 25 printable Names of Jesus ornaments in our family Advent Study, Come and See What God Has Done.

The study also includes four weeks of Scripture readings centered on Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love, beautiful Scripture cards, reflection questions, and hands-on family activities.

It’s a lovely way to bring your family together and keep your hearts focused on Jesus during a season that can get awfully busy. 

Hi I’m Rebecca, a veteran homeschool mom and former kindergarten teacher. Now I love helping homeschool moms find calmer rhythms and healthier swaps.

Comment ADVENT and I’ll send you the link to our family Advent Study!
If there’s one thing I’ve learned from years of ho If there’s one thing I’ve learned from years of homeschooling and teaching kindergarten, it’s that little kids thrive with simple, predictable rhythms. 

Not rigid schedules. Not filling every minute of the day. Just a few familiar routines that help everyone know what comes next.

Here are 5 of my favorites!

1. Start the day together.
Before jumping into lessons, gather around the table for breakfast, Bible reading, and devotions. It’s such a sweet way to connect and begin the day with our hearts in the right place.

2. Same time, same spot.
Little ones love knowing what to expect! Having a familiar time and place for learning helps create consistency and makes transitioning into lessons so much easier.

3. 10 minutes, then move
Short lessons are your friend, especially with younger kids. Try 10 minutes of focused learning followed by a movement break. Get outside and get those those wiggles out, then come back for more!

4. A place, a blanket, a plan
A cozy spot, a favorite blanket, and a simple plan for what to do when those big feelings show up. Teaching kids how to calm their bodies and emotions is just as important as teaching their ABCs.

5. Keep ready-to-grab activities nearby.
Have a basket of independent activities your kids can grab when you’re working one-on-one with a sibling. Think puzzles, coloring, building blocks, or other favorite quiet activities. A little preparation goes a long way!

And here’s what I want you to remember: You don’t have to do all five tomorrow!

Start with one. Practice it together. Give it time to become familiar, then add another.

The goal is to find that rhythm that works for YOUR family.

Hi I’m Rebecca! I’m a veteran homeschool mom and former kindergarten teacher. Now I help moms find calmer rhythms and healthier swaps. I hope you follow along for more! ❤️
 
Which of these five rhythms could make the biggest difference in your homeschool right now?

Save this for a little encouragement when your homeschool days start feeling chaotic!
Got a little one who just can’t seem to sit still Got a little one who just can’t seem to sit still during homeschool lessons? Here’s a little tip that might make your day go a whole lot smoother!

Try 10 minutes of learning, followed by 2 minutes of movement. Set a timer, let them wiggle, jump, stretch, or dance, and then come back to the lesson.

Sometimes a little movement is all they need to refocus and keep going!

And here’s the thing I want you to remember: You don’t have to make your child fit the schedule. You can make the homeschool schedule fit your child.

That’s why I’m such a big believer in creating homeschool rhythms that work for YOUR family. A little flexibility can make such a difference in your day.

Save this one to try tomorrow!
Save and follow for more homeschool and teaching tips!
As a mom who homeschooled first and taught kinderg As a mom who homeschooled first and taught kindergarten after, here’s what I’d tell a starting mom about reading time… 
Same time every day for ten minutes. 
Let the routine does the heavy lifting for you! No negotiating, and nobody burns out. 

Pick your ten minutes (right after breakfast and devos worked great for us ), same spot, same book basket. And set a timer. 

That’s the whole routine. 
Make sure to save this for tomorrow’s reading time! And follow for one kindergarten tip at a time. ❤️
Join Us on Instagram
December homeschooling doesn’t have to be complica December homeschooling doesn’t have to be complicated!

In fact, sometimes I think the simplest activities become our favorite Christmas memories.

Reading Scripture together at breakfast. Singing the same Christmas hymn all week. Curling up under a blanket with a good book.

And I love that we can weave these little traditions right into our homeschool days without adding another big lesson or project!

Here are five simple ways to celebrate Advent with your children this year.

And please hear me on this: You don’t have to do all five! Choose one or two that work for your family and enjoy them.

One of my favorite activities is learning the different names of Jesus. That’s why I included 25 printable Names of Jesus ornaments in our family Advent Study, Come and See What God Has Done.

The study also includes four weeks of Scripture readings centered on Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love, beautiful Scripture cards, reflection questions, and hands-on family activities.

It’s a lovely way to bring your family together and keep your hearts focused on Jesus during a season that can get awfully busy. 

Hi I’m Rebecca, a veteran homeschool mom and former kindergarten teacher. Now I love helping homeschool moms find calmer rhythms and healthier swaps.

Comment ADVENT and I’ll send you the link to our family Advent Study!
If there’s one thing I’ve learned from years of ho If there’s one thing I’ve learned from years of homeschooling and teaching kindergarten, it’s that little kids thrive with simple, predictable rhythms. 

Not rigid schedules. Not filling every minute of the day. Just a few familiar routines that help everyone know what comes next.

Here are 5 of my favorites!

1. Start the day together.
Before jumping into lessons, gather around the table for breakfast, Bible reading, and devotions. It’s such a sweet way to connect and begin the day with our hearts in the right place.

2. Same time, same spot.
Little ones love knowing what to expect! Having a familiar time and place for learning helps create consistency and makes transitioning into lessons so much easier.

3. 10 minutes, then move
Short lessons are your friend, especially with younger kids. Try 10 minutes of focused learning followed by a movement break. Get outside and get those those wiggles out, then come back for more!

4. A place, a blanket, a plan
A cozy spot, a favorite blanket, and a simple plan for what to do when those big feelings show up. Teaching kids how to calm their bodies and emotions is just as important as teaching their ABCs.

5. Keep ready-to-grab activities nearby.
Have a basket of independent activities your kids can grab when you’re working one-on-one with a sibling. Think puzzles, coloring, building blocks, or other favorite quiet activities. A little preparation goes a long way!

And here’s what I want you to remember: You don’t have to do all five tomorrow!

Start with one. Practice it together. Give it time to become familiar, then add another.

The goal is to find that rhythm that works for YOUR family.

Hi I’m Rebecca! I’m a veteran homeschool mom and former kindergarten teacher. Now I help moms find calmer rhythms and healthier swaps. I hope you follow along for more! ❤️
 
Which of these five rhythms could make the biggest difference in your homeschool right now?

Save this for a little encouragement when your homeschool days start feeling chaotic!
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