Celebrate the season with these Christmas activities for kids! From festive crafts to holiday games, these fun ideas will fill the season with joy and creativity for little ones.
This sugar cookie playdough started as a fun idea and turned into a family favorite. The kids pretend to bake cookies while the whole house smells like vanilla. It’s soft, easy to make and holds up for days of rolling and cutting. Ages 2 and up Time 15 minutes Smells like Sugar cookies Keeps A … Read more
This gingerbread moon sand recipe started in our house the same way most of our best ideas do…with a book. The first time my kids heard The Gingerbread Man, they were hooked. My kids never just listen to stories; they live them. For weeks, everything in our house ran away. Stuffed animals, toast, even socks… … Read more
This Christmas tree pom pom activity is a festive favorite around here. Kids think they’re just decorating a tree, but they’re getting tons of fine motor practice. A giant egg tray becomes the tree, and colorful pom poms become the ornaments that fit right into each cup. Ages 2 to 5 Prep 20 minutes plus … Read more
This gingerbread playdough recipe might just be my favorite part of the holidays. The second those spices hit the pan, it’s like instant Christmas magic. My kids come running every time, convinced I’m secretly baking cookies…and honestly, I can’t blame them. The smell is that good. There’s something about watching them playfully roll out their … Read more
Before kids, I decorated our tree with beautiful glass ornaments. Many holidays (and curious little hands) later, not many survived. Now making homemade ornaments is one of our favorite traditions. These Santa hat ornaments are quick, cute and even sweeter with a photo of your child inside. Ages 3 and up Time 20 minutes plus … Read more