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Keeping children entertained at Christmas

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15 December 2023

A Parent’s Guide: Keeping Children Entertained and Inspired This Christmas

From magical traditions to creative crafts, here is how to make the festive season unforgettable for your little ones.

The festive season is a time of joy, creativity, and togetherness. While the December calendar often fills up with parties and school productions, it’s also the time when parents look for meaningful ways to occupy their children at home.

At Kids Planet, we believe the true magic of Christmas lies in the memories you create together. Whether you are starting your first family traditions or looking for fresh ways to teach the spirit of giving, this guide brings together our best festive insights.

Teaching the “True Magic”: Christmas is a perfect opportunity to nurture values of kindness. Beyond the presents, it’s about reflection, gratitude, and helping others. Simple acts like creating handmade “thank you” cards or donating a toy can teach children that giving is just as rewarding as receiving.

Heart-Warming Family Traditions

Traditions provide children with a sense of belonging and excitement. Here are a few “Kids Planet favorites” to start with your baby or toddler:

The Christmas Eve Box

Fill a box with new festive pyjamas, a Christmas book, and a sachet of hot cocoa. It’s a lovely way to settle down for a family photo and a cozy story before the big day.

Advent of Kindness

Instead of just chocolate, include a daily “kindness task” or family activity in your advent calendar—like “feeding the birds” or “calling a relative to say I love you.”

Visit Santa or Write a Letter

Capture the magic by writing a heartfelt letter to the North Pole. Save a copy in a keepsake box for your child to read when they are older—it’s a sweet way to preserve their childhood wonder.

Decorate Together

Give toddlers an unbreakable ornament to place on the tree. Let them help decide where things go; it builds their confidence and makes them feel part of the festive prep.

Festive Activities & Creative Crafts

Engage your child’s fine motor skills and imagination with these simple, hands-on activities:

Handprint Keepsakes: Use salt-dough or paint to make handprint ornaments or cards. These are perfect gifts for grandparents and lovely mementos of your child’s early years.

Festive Baking: Whip up gingerbread men or Christmas cookies. Let little hands help sprinkle flour, mix dough, or press cookie cutters. It’s a delightful way to practice measuring and following instructions.

Kitchen Disco: Create a Christmas playlist on Spotify or YouTube and have a fun-filled family dance-off. If you have a disco light, even better!

Icy Sensory Fun: A great “parent hack” is to freeze small toys in ice and let children think of creative ways to retrieve their hidden gems. They love the exploration process.

Getting Outdoors

At Kids Planet, we recognize the importance of getting children outside in all weathers. It helps them sleep better, burns energy, and is good for everyone’s mental health.

  • Light Adventures: Wrap up warm and explore local neighborhood light displays. Watching their eyes light up at the sparkling decorations is a heart-warming experience.
  • Snow Day Magic: If it snows, head to the nearest hill for sledding or build snow animals together.
  • Winter Nature Walks: Take a peaceful walk in the woods or park to spot winter birds and evergreen plants.

The Spirit of Giving Back

Teach children that they are part of a wider community. Many of our Kids Planet nurseries support local charities through donation drives and carol concerts. You can mirror this at home by:

Food Bank Collections: Let your child help pick out items at the supermarket to donate to a local food bank.

Acts of Kindness: Bake some festive treats for an elderly neighbor or create a special Christmas box for a child in need.

Gratitude cards: Help your child paint rocks or cards and leave them for others to find, spreading joy in the local community.

Amidst the “Christmas chaos,” remember to take a breath and enjoy the small, quiet moments with your little humans. Merry Christmas from your Kids Planet family!

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