The holidays are a time of joy, but it can be hard to keep kids entertained during the down times. With so many distractions, it’s easy for them to get bored and start complaining. Fortunately, there are lots of fun and educational ways to keep children busy and engaged during this special time of year. Let’s take a look at some great ideas for keeping your kids busy during the holidays.
Creative Crafts
Crafting is an enjoyable activity that helps develop fine motor skills in young children. To make things even better, almost any craft project can be holiday-themed! Whether you’re helping them make Christmas ornaments or Halloween masks, crafting is a great way to give your kids something fun and creative to do during their time off from school.
Outdoor Fun
There’s no better way to spend the winter season than by getting outside and enjoying the brisk air! There are plenty of activities that can help your child stay active without having to resort to video games or TV shows. For example, there’s sledding, ice skating, snowman-building, and more! If you want your kids to stay warm while playing in the cold weather, bundle them up with hats, scarves, gloves, and winter coats.
Baking Projects
Baking with your kids is a great way to teach them basic kitchen skills while still having some holiday fun. It doesn’t matter if it’s making sugar cookies for Santa or helping Grandma bake her famous pumpkin pie—baking projects will keep your children occupied for hours on end! Plus, when they’re done baking all those delicious treats, they can enjoy eating them too!
Keeping children busy during the holidays does not have to be difficult or time-consuming. All it takes is a little creativity and some patience. Crafting projects help teach fine motor skills; outdoor activities give kids something physical and active do, and baking projects help teach basic kitchen skills while providing yummy treats for everyone! So this holiday season, don't worry about entertaining the kids—use these tried-and-true methods instead!
Blog written by:
Lisa Anderson
Owner of A Healing Place