Christmas break is always exciting and fun for kids in the beginning. However, you might struggle to find ways to entertain them once the holiday is over. These are some at-home play ideas if you want to entertain your child during his or her break.
How Do You Entertain Kids on Christmas Break?
You are probably racking your brain trying to determine the best answer to the question, “How do I make Christmas break fun for kids?” Try some of these suggestions and see how they work out for you and the children:
Paint a Mural or Masterpiece
Gather some paints and find a nice wall inside your home where you can paint a mural with the children. If that doesn’t work for you, the next best option is to buy a large piece of poster paper and paint that.
Create a Collage
Take some old magazines and have the children create a collage with the pictures, some glue, and a piece of poster paper. They may have a lot of fun putting different images together.
Build a Snow Castle
Almost all kids build a snowman at some point during the winter. You can mix it up a wee bit and take your kids outside to build a snow castle. It’s kind of like a sandcastle but with snow, and it’s different from what everyone else does during the winter.
Donate Some Items to a Charity
Have your children gather some of their old and used toys and take them on a trip to the local charity to donate them. The procedure will teach them about generosity and help them be kinder to less fortunate people.
Have a Family Movie Time
Watch a favorite movie with your family during one of two of the winter break days. Gather the entire family all around and enjoy some hot chocolate with marshmallows while the movie plays.
Play Some Popular Board Games
Another thing you can do to liven up the winter break is to play some board games. You might want to buy one of the old-school games like Monopoly, Risk, or something similar. The kids might enjoy playing those “ancient” games and return to school and tell their friends about their old-school experience.
Play With a Gaming System
You can try playing a gaming system if board games don’t seem interesting enough. Set up one of your children’s gaming systems in the living room with the large television and turn gameplay into a family learning event.
If you’re not “hip” to all the latest games, you can learn how to play one of their favorites. This activity will create a fantastic bonding experience for you and the children and give you a chance to learn something new. You might even end up enjoying gaming.
Those are just a few suggestions to give you some ideas about what you can do. Try one or all of them to enhance your experience. You might even come up with some innovative new ideas.