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Members of the My Little Poppies Gameschool Community have been asking me about holiday gameschooling and so today I am going to share oodles of holiday-themed games with you!

I will be adding to this page over time so be sure to check back often! (Psst! If I missed your favorite, leave a comment so I can check it out!)

Without further ado, here are our best tips for playing your way through all the holidays!

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Holiday Gameschooling: How to Play Your Way Through ALL of the Holidays!

Let’s face it- When our children are super-excited for a certain holiday, not a ton of learning is happening, at least not in the traditional sense. Our new Holiday Gameschooling series will help you through those holiday hiccups!

But first… check this out!

Before we get to the holiday fun, a word about everyday play. I have created a landing page filled with oodles of gameschooling resources by academic subject:

You can read the our top gameschooling posts here:

And now back to the holiday fun!

Want to see the games we are playing (and the books we are reading) each day?

Save time and download our FREE Party Games Resource List!

New Years Gameschooling:

To me, there is no better way to ring in the New Year than to sit in front of the fire with delicious take-out and play games with my family. Some years, we don’t stay up until the ball drops but we have always made memories!

If are looking for games to play this New Year’s, check this out:

The Best New Year’s Games {A Holiday Gameschooling Series}

Valentine’s Day Gameschooling:

I’ll be honest- Valentine’s Day is not my favorite holiday. I do not like the commercialism of it all.

That said, it is a great excuse to grab your favorite take-out and play a game in front of the fire!

Check out these holiday gameschooling resources for those looking for Valentine’s Day games:

The Best Valentine’s Day Games {A Holiday Gameschooling Series}

4th of July Gameschooling:

I love summer! I wish it could be the 4th of July every day!

Alas, it only comes but once a year. Today, I am sharing the best 4th of July games for your holiday gameschooling entertainment:

The Best 4th of July Games {A Holiday Gameschooling Series}

Talk Like a Pirate Day:

For those unaware, September 19th is a favorite day for the swashbucklers out there: International Talk Like A Pirate Day!

Children adore pirates, and with good reason. When they pretend to be pirates, they get to dress up, speak differently, fight enemies, find treasure, and go on adventures.

But…

Did you know that you can put an educational spin on Talk Like a Pirate Day? Read more here:

Games to Celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day {A Holiday Gameschooling Series}

Halloween Gameschooling:

If your kids are anything like mine, they get super pumped as soon as October rolls into town. Because, in their world, October means one thing and one thing only: HALLOWEEN.

If your children are over-the-moon excited for Halloween, you’re going to love the resources in this post:

The Best Halloween Games {A Holiday Gameschooling Series}

Thanksgiving Gameschooling:

Growing up, Thanksgiving was one of my favorite holidays and it wasn’t my favorite because of the food or the pie (although the food and pie were delish!), it was because of a game.

Every Thanksgiving, I would play my favorite game, Scrabble, with my aunt. My aunt loved Scrabble as much – if not more- than I did. We created such wonderful memories around that table. Those are memories that I cherish today, and the time spent with family around that Scrabble board still influences my family life and homeschool today.

If you adore Thanksgiving as much as we do over here, you’re going to love the resources in this post! From games that incorporate history, to those that celebrate togetherness and food, to those that are just plain fun party games!

Check out our family’s favorite Thanksgiving games here:

The Best Thanksgiving Games {A Holiday Gameschooling Series}

Winter Gameschooling:

Years ago, before I even realized we were gameschoolers, I used board games to survive a long and painful winter. (That old post is dreadfully outdated and unbelievably boring, but I’m sharing it here today because it was the beginning of a beautiful winter tradition.)

Little did I know I had started our first-ever gameschool challenge.

That one painful winter changed the course of our homeschool forever.

Now, we cannot imagine a winter without a gameschool challenge. In fact, we can’t picture a wintery afternoon without a board game by the fire!

If you are looking for cozy winter games, look no further:

Winter Gameschooling: The Coziest Games for Your Homeschool

Christmas Gameschooling:

Today, I am sharing some of the best Christmas-themed games for your homeschool holiday season. From Christmas games, to wintry-themed fun, to party games and conversation starters for gatherings, I’ve got you covered!

If your children are over-the-moon excited for Christmas, you’re going to love the resources in this post:

The Best Christmas Games {A Holiday Gameschooling Series}

Not a holiday, but I figured there are a few Potterheads reading…

Every day is Harry Potter Day over here:

Harry Potter Gameschooling: Awesome Board Games for Potterheads!

Are you looking for holiday gifts?

Check out some of our favorites here:

Do you love games and gameschooling?

Be sure to check out these related posts:

Do you want to see our gameschool in action?

Be sure to follow My Little Poppies because we share snapshots of gameschooling moments… and heaps of incredible books!

You are also invited to join the My Little Poppies Gameschool Community, a private Facebook Group for parents who wish to add more play to their family and/or homeschool routine.

Now, it’s your turn. Tell me: Do you enjoy holiday gameschooling, too?What is your family’s favorite game right now? Share here!

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