It’s Time To Be Festive For The Holidays

The Holidays are right around the corner, the smell of hot chocolate and Christmas trees fill the air. It is time to get the loved ones together to create new and wonderful memories that will last a lifetime. Here are some Holiday activities you can create with your kids.

Hook The Candy Cane

Everyone is going to want to join in on this game no matter the age. Grab some candy canes and place them in a bowl. Each person has 1 minute to hook as many candy canes as they can. Whoever hooks the most candy canes wins the prize (or bragging rights).

Snowman Drawing

It’s time to find your inner artist! Challenge your loved ones to draw a snowman on top of their heads at your Holiday Party. It is a lot harder than it looks but you sure will get a lot of laughs and smiles.

Candy Cane Play Dough

Here is an easy arts and craft idea! Create candy canes using play dough.

Christmas Bingo

This is an activity everyone could play. Print out Christmas Bingo cards and play with candies as markers for a fun holiday spin.

DIY Snow Paint

Make your snowman come to life with bright colors. This could be done using food dye, water, and spray bottles. This activity will get everyone moving while making great masterpieces in the snow.

Snowman Bowling

You don’t need to go to the bowling alley to place this game! Make snowman bowling pins with toilet paper rolls, white construction paper, pipe cleaners, pom-poms, scissors, and hot glue.

Candy Cane Scavenger Hunt

This activity will have the kids moving! Hide candy canes throughout your house and let the little ones loose!

Popsicle Ornaments

Create lasting ornaments this year with your loved ones. It can be an ornament that be put on the tree for years to come.

A Month Full of Thankfulness Activities

It’s safe to say that raising thankful kids is a high priority in our family. Here are some thankfulness activities for the whole family to do. Although being thankful and grateful throughout the year is important, it is extra special during the holidays as it brings on new meaning and allows for more creativity!

• Gratitude Scavenger Hunt: It’s time for some fun! This scavenger hunt will allow you and your family to list all of the things you are grateful for. It will also allow you to take in all of the beautiful things the world has to offer.

• Grateful Poster: Decorate the house with a beautiful poster. In each blank space write down the things you or your family are grateful for. Once you finish writing down all of your thoughts, decorate it and hang up!

• Gratitude Tree: It is never too early to decorate a tree! Make little ornaments with your family using construction paper and write down what you are grateful for. This tree would be a great decoration for the house and great reminder of the important things in life!

• Gratitude Game: It’s time for a game! This game is a great bonding time with friends and family. Use the sticks or straws to name the people, places, food, and things you are grateful for.

• Thankful Turkey Can: Let’s be organized! Create a grateful turkey can with you family. Before you place the pencils in the can, write on the pencil what you are grateful for!