Welcome to Solstice Stories
Cozy Winter Learning Rooted in Story, Science, and Solstice Magic
Winter is a special season in a homeschool family. The days grow shorter, the lights glow warmer, and routines begin to loosen as the year winds down. It becomes a time for blankets, candles, warm drinks… and learning that feels meaningful, connected, and beautifully simple.
That’s exactly why I created Solstice Stories, a four-week, story-based winter curriculum designed for homeschool families who want depth without overwhelm, connection without pressure, and cozy magic woven into every lesson.
Four Stories.
Four Cultures.
Four Weeks of Wonder.
Each week leading up to the Winter Solstice, you’ll receive a beautifully retold folktale from a different culture around the world — paired with hands-on, open-and-go lessons across all four core subjects:
ELA – original story, reading response, vocabulary, journaling
Science – light waves, shadows, reflection/refraction, seasons
Math – multi-level worksheets themed to the story
Social Studies – cultural context, geography, traditions
These are not dry worksheets or isolated lessons.
This is holistic, integrated learning where everything connects — the story, the science, the math, the culture — like threads of light weaving together through winter.
Perfect for one-room schoolhouse families, each unit includes differentiated levels (Seedlings, Saplings, Evergreens) so all your children can learn side-by-side without a huge prep burden on you..
This Year’s Stories Include:
Raven Steals the Sun
Tlingit (Alaska)
Light waves • Transparency/opacity • Math patterns • Journaling
Amaterasu and the Cave of Darkness
Japan
Shadows • Light and angles • Comparative ratios • Reading response
Maui and the Magic of Reflection
Polynesia
Reflection/refraction • Lenses and bending light • Word problems • Geography
The Oak King and the Golden Light
Celtic Tradition
Seasons • Earth’s tilt • Daylength patterns • Solstice magic • Cultural traditions
Each unit stands alone, but together they form a meaningful, memory-making December journey toward the longest night of the year — and the return of the light.
What Makes Solstice Stories Different?
Cozy, Connection-Centered Learning
Imagine a winter homeschool morning: blankets, warm mugs, kids gathered close while you read a folktale from the other side of the world. No rushing. No complicated prep. Just a story, a spark of curiosity, and a path forward.
Open-and-Go Simplicity
Everything you need is right in the unit. Read the story, explore the science, dive into math, journal, discuss, create — all without feeling scattered or stretched.
Global Cultures, Real Science, Timeless Magic
Your children will learn how people across the world explain the sun, the seasons, the balance between darkness and light. And as they explore myths, they’ll also learn the real science behind shadows, light waves, reflection, and the turning of the Earth.
Designed for Mixed-Age Homeschool Families
Whether you have littles, middles, or big kids, everyone participates at their level with Seedlings/Saplings/Evergreens pages.
A One-Unit-Per-Week Rhythm
Solstice Stories is paced intentionally:
One new story each week for four weeks provide enough structure to feel exciting, but gentle enough to keep December peaceful.
A Winter Tradition Your Family Will Look Forward to Each Year
Solstice Stories isn’t just curriculum.
It’s rhythm, ritual, and remembrance.
It’s pressing pause during the busiest time of the year to share a story, learn something new, and marvel at the return of the light — just as so many cultures have done throughout history.
It’s a chance for your children to see the world bigger, brighter, and more connected.
And it’s a way for you to enjoy December homeschooling again without stress or overwhelm.
Get the Full 4-Unit Bundle
Four complete, interdisciplinary units
One sent each week leading up to the Solstice
Open-and-go, cozy, multicultural winter learning
Bundle pricing: $27
Regular price: $36
Add warmth, magic, and meaning to your winter homeschool.
Let Solstice Stories carry your family through the dark days of December with beauty, connection, and light.
