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It’s time for our annual Holiday Gift Guides!

The truth is, I don’t like all the little plastic toys and stuffies that end up under the tree or in the stocking. They just end up broken in the corner of a toy box… in the dog’s mouth.

I want FUN and educational stocking stuffers. Stocking stuffers that spread joy and enchantment. Little things the kids talk about year after year.

You get the idea.

These are tried-and-true favorites and I have organized them by academic subject. That’s right, moms and dads- if your child is struggling with writing or is crying over a math book, I’m here to offer a little relief… and fun!!

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Holiday Gift Guides 2022:

The Best Homeschooling & Gameschooling Gifts, Organized by Academic Subject and Category!

Holiday Gift Guide 2022: The Best Gifts for Homeschoolers and Gameschoolers Organized by Academic Subject and Category!

Today, I am sharing our annual holiday gift guide! This guide is perfect for homeschoolers and gameschoolers!

But, first, are you looking for Christmas books? Or, Christmas games? Look no further, my homeschool friends:

First: The Stocking Stuffers!

100 Educational Stocking Stuffers Your Kids Will Love!

Second: Homeschool Subscriptions!

Holiday Gifts: Homeschool Subscriptions Make the Most Awesome Gifts

And now on to the gifts by academic area and category…

Art and Music Holiday Gift Guide:

Card games make excellent stocking stuffers!

Gameschooling: The Best Card Games for Your Homeschool

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One day I will write a post about this game. Gubs taught my youngest how to read!

Geography Holiday Gift Guide:

This has been a go-to game for years! Read our review here.

We have two new geography favorites of late. The first is this dry-erase map of the United States. I don’t know about you guys, but I remember facts when I actually write them down. That’s why I love this dry-erase map of the USA. Kids can’t resist a dry-erase marker… and they learn those states and capitals waaaaay faster when they write them down!

Another favorite is this scratch-off map of the world:

This year, we added Universal Yums to our geography study and family routine. The kids are having an absolute blast traveling the world via their tastebuds! A friend suggested adding this scratch-off world map to our Universal Yums evening routine and it has taken our learning to the next level.

Harry Potter Gameschooling:

Harry Potter Gameschooling: Awesome Board Games for Potterheads!

History Holiday Gift Guide:

Language Arts, Reading, and Literacy gifts for homeschooling and gameschooling

See the photo below? What do you notice?

Yes, there is some age-appropriate potty humor. Yes, there are some spelling and grammatical errors.

But do you know what *I* see? I see a kid who hates writing and is smiling and giving the thumbs-up! This little fella loves Apples to Apples Freestyle and, as his homeschool mama, I love that he’s working on writing in a fun, low-stress way!

Math and Logic Holiday Gift Guide:

Science and STEM Holiday Gift Guide:

This memory game teaches children about moons and planets… plus, it’s gorgeous! Read our review of it here.

Nature gifts for homeschooling and gameschooling families

Read more about pairing fantastic picture books and educational games here!

One-player games make excellent gifts!

Gameschooling: The Best One-Player Games for Your Homeschool

This is a fun puzzle to keep kids busy!

Here are some other games that would make excellent gifts this holiday season:

Gameschooling by Subject: The Best Games for Your Homeschool

Want to add more gameschooling, but don’t know where to start?

Check out our course!

Gameschooling Course: Add More Play to Your Homeschool Day

Don’t miss our holiday gameschooling series!

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:

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

Here are some books that would make excellent gifts this holiday season:

The Best Christmas Books for Your Homeschool

Don’t forget to check out our post on 100 Educational Stocking Stuffers…

Forget the plastic crud and little stuffies- these are gifts your children will really remember. Plus, they will learn- I promise!

100 Educational Stocking Stuffers Your Kids Will Love!

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Now, it’s your turn. Tell me: What is missing from these holiday gift guides? Share here!

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Hi Cait! Thank you for this amazing list of gift ideas. I’m curious about the Gubs game. The products package says ages 10 & up but do you think my 7 1/2 year who can read and 5 year old who can’t read yet could play it? Thanks for any info!
Chrissy

Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley says:

December 1, 2020 at 9:04 pm

Age ranges are crapola, in my opinion. I always say that you should pick games based on interest. Ignore those age ranges. If your kiddo is interested, play it! If you need modifications, use them. You can grow into a game. Gubs taught my youngest to read. I’ve written about it here- maybe on our gameschooling by age series? But if a child is interested in a game and wants to play it again and again, that child is learning something!