The winter holidays offer some great opportunities to do things with the kids. If you want to get out and about, you might hope for snow so you can build a snowman or go tobogganing. But you don't need to get out of the house to do fun Christmas activities, with plenty of possibilities for things to do at home. If you need some ways to keep the kids entertained before and during Christmas, you can engage them in a range of activities that can be just as fun for you as they can be for them.
Making Decorations
Decorating your home is one of the best things about the holidays, and having decorations that are hand-made by your children is always special too. Making decorations with your kids is a chance to try out lots of different arts and crafts. You could cut some decorations out of paper, do some gluing, paint or try out some simple sewing skills. You could even get the glitter out if you dare. Making decorations is something children of all ages can do. You just need to choose some materials and methods that are suitable for their age. You could soon have some special decorations that you treasure forever.
Christmas Baking
Baking at Christmas can be a lot of fun for the kids too. Making cookies and other tasty treats is something they can really get into, and it's a good way to encourage them to enjoy baking and cooking too. Kids can join in with most parts of baking, and only really need help when there's heat or sharp items involved, as long as you're not scared of a little mess. For inspiration, these are the best christmas cookies recipes you can find online. As well as baking, you can have a lot of fun decorating cookies and other Christmas bakes.
Seasonal Movies
When you want something to do in the evenings or on a quiet day, there's not much better than watching a Christmas movie. It might not be the most active thing that you can do with your children, but it can still keep everyone entertained. You could even start a new Christmas tradition by finding everyone's favorite Christmas movie. Whether you choose the classics or decide to try out some more modern family movies, you're sure to find something that everyone loves. However, be prepared to face the risk of watching the same movie every day until Christmas arrives.
Christmas Games
Christmas-themed games can also be a great way to spend some time with the kids too. There are Christmas games that you can buy, but you could also make some of your own. With a bit of DIY, you can create some fun games to play at home with a Christmas twist. You can find plenty of ideas online for games you can create or even word games that you can play without having to put anything together.
Have fun with your kids during the holidays by choosing fun activities that everyone will enjoy.
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