3 Meaningful Ways to Celebrate Homeschool Holidays
3 Ways to Celebrate Homeschool Holidays
Whether you’re homeschooling with a planner in hand or letting the rhythm of your week guide the flow, you’ve likely seen homeschool holidays and “special days” pop up… like National Space Day, World Turtle Day, or Poetry Month.
Instead of feeling like one more thing, these themed learning days can become tiny moments of joy, wonder, and connection if we approach them gently and intentionally.
Here are 3 meaningful ways to celebrate homeschool holidays or other special days. These ideas are easy to adapt for any occasion, especially when you want to celebrate homeschool holidays with intention.
1. Plan Ahead with Purpose
Not every holiday or event needs a full-blown unit. I like to look a couple of weeks ahead and choose one or two themed days that align with what we’re already learning — or what I know will spark curiosity.
If we’re exploring animals, we might do something simple for World Animal Day. If we’re reading poetry, we might take time for a short writing activity during National Poetry Month.
Tip: I jot it down in my planner or pull together one or two pages from a printable or resource I already have (or something free from a favorite blog).
2. Tie It to Real Learning
Themed days can do more than decorate the calendar — they can reinforce real skills in a fun way.
For example, on Space Day you could:
- Read a picture book or fact page about the planets
- Write a story about a made-up planet or alien
- Use a printable quiz or do a space-themed math page
It doesn’t have to be Pinterest-perfect, just intentional and meaningful.
3. Add a Personal Touch
One of my favorite parts of homeschool is giving my kids space to bring themselves into the lesson.
When the kids were younger, I would let them wear a certain color, bring a stuffed animal that fits the theme, or draw and share something they already know. These small things stick and they make your day feel special without needing to prep a whole unit.
One year we adopted a tortoise for World Turtle Day, which included a stuffed toy (you can see it in the image above). We ended up learning all about their habitats and diets just because because the kids loved the toy!
Looking for Gentle Help Planning Ahead?
After years of homeschooling, I’ve created some cozy resources to make themed days easier. I sell then on my Etsy Shop. I try to keep it simple and fun, but with room to explore. I also include many ideas to take topics deeper. I have recently decided to have some freebies on my Linktree… so make sure to check that out!
✨ You can find all my free and seasonal picks over on my Linktree here. I’ll keep it updated with gentle learning ideas and printables you can use right away.
Final Thought
Themed days don’t have to feel overwhelming. Just start with one. Tie it into what you’re already doing. Make space for connection. The memories come naturally from there.
I hope this helps you slow down and celebrate homeschool holidays or something small this season.
You’ve got this. 💛
I would love to hear your ideas! Comment below or head over to Instagram or Facebook, share your pics, and tag me @bemandfam… I’d love to see them!
Happy Homeschooling!
BEM + Fam 🙂 
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