I’ve collected 28 resources (paid and free) to help you build out your unit studies for December. These are great for any kid, but especially your 7-11 year olds!

Most of these products are from homeschool moms/business owners!

Unit studies in December DON’T have to be all about Santa and elves.

Here are my 5 top picks for engaging unit studies for older homeschooled kids that will SHAKE UP the expected red-and-green themes.

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My 5 Unit Study Picks (Grades 3rd-6th)

Gingerbread

Celebrate the season with gingerbread cookies, holiday markets, and hot cocoa.

❄️ Gingerbread Math Worksheets by ARTventurous Animals

❄️ Gingerbread Winter Weather Activities by ARTventurous Animals

❄️ Gingerbread Craft Pack by ARTventurous Animals

❄️ Gingerbread Craft Templates Freebie by ARTventurous Animals

❄️ Easy Gingerbread Man Soap Blog Tutorial by Blessed Homeschool

❄️ Teach Math with a Cookie Recipe by Tampa Bay Test Prep

Winter Weather

Survive winter weather with engineering and problem-solving skills!

💨 Winter Weather Activities - Science Lessons by ARTventurous Animals

💨 Snowstorm Craft by ARTventurous Animals

💨 Winter Weather ELA Packet by Beth Mellott

💨 Winter Weather STEM Escape Room by K’s Digital Store

Nativity

Settle in around the manger and enjoy the sweetness of Nativity.

🌟 Nativity Directed Drawings Freebie by ARTventurous Animals

🌟 Nativity Story Lesson and Craftivity by ARTventurous Animals

🌟 “When Jesus Was Born” Poetic Story About Jesus Birth - FREE

by Diane Robertson

🌟 Advent Devotional for Families by The Moments at Home

🌟 Nativity Escape Room by Teach Sunday School

🌟 The Story of Christmas - Literacy and Sequencing by The Wolfe Pack

🌟 Advent Activity Pack by On the Blossom Trail

Christmas Around the World

Explore our amazing world through Christmases from different cultures.

🎄12 Days of Christmas by Gramma’s Little Shop

🎄 Logic Puzzles - Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa Themed by Everyday Learning

🎄Christmas Around the World Research Guide by Blessed Homeschool

🎄 FREE Christmas and Holidays Around the World Passport by Carly and Adam STEM

🎄Christmas Around the World Research and Informative Writing by Eat Pray Travel Teach

Winter Solstice

Look to the skies and enjoy the darkening days as December 21st approaches.

🌞 Winter Solstice Countdown Calendar by Toadstool Learning

🌞 Winter Solstice Virtual Field Trip by Teach With Bri

🌞 Teach Math by Making Snowflakes by Tampa Bay Test Prep

🌞 Winter Solstice Differentiated Reading Passages by Kim Miller

🌞 Winter Solstice Color-by-Code by Truscott Teaches

🌞 Winter Solstice Celebration Pack Bundle- Culture Diversity Holiday Traditions by The Manateecher

Let me know in the comments below if you try out any of these Unit Studies!

Got your own educational resources that would fit into these unit studies? Email me at artventurousanimals@gmail.com and let me know your suggestions!

Thanks for being a part of this adventure!