Holiday Activities to do with you Children

By: Andrea Sipcic

Holiday time with your children at home under regular circumstances can already seem a little overwhelming. Finding fun ways to keep them busy and trying to avoid having them sit in front of their electronics all day can be a challenge. Now with restrictions underway due to the pandemic, it may seem like even more of a challenge. However, there are always ways to modify and work with what we have. The main focus here is to foster entertaining, happy activities that keep them engaged, so it’ s not forced, and maintains them at a high vibration.

Here are a few ideas of activities that are usually winners with children, and ideal to do during the holidays.

Holiday Cooking/Baking

Most young children love cooking and helping out in the kitchen, especially when it comes to baking sweet treats. It keeps the creative juices flowing and then being able to to enjoy the creations with their family is a huge bonus. Incorporate some holiday favourites like holiday cookies, reindeer cupcakes, or even snacks like candy cane popcorn. The other great aspect to this is that they typically don’t have to follow any specific recipe exactly, and can have fun adding their own special touch and twists to it.

Karaoke with Holiday Music

Another favourite with both children and adults is karaoke. You can invest in a karaoke machine if wanted, but it’ s definitely not needed. Pulling up music and lyrics online is an awesome alternative. Don’t be afraid to make this a full on concert. Try using a toy microphone or the good old wooden spoon from the drawer, create a stage, use speakers if you have, and let your children select their favourite holiday (or non-holiday) songs to sing along to. They can even go as far as writing their own songs if that’ s something that inspires them.

Summer Holiday Picnic

Picnics are always fun, even if it’ s cold outside. It’ s always fun to pretend it’ s summertime, especially in the middle of a cold winter. If staying indoors, get out the summer clothes, sunglasses, hat, etc, and create a space mimicking an outdoor picnic. If nice enough outdoors, the picnic can just be out in the backyard or garden. Holiday it up with eggnog, warm apple cider, Holiday sandwiches, or whatever else sounds fun to your children.

Holiday Camping

Using pillows, blankets, and sheets, help build a cozy tent for your children to hang out in and even sleep in. Add Christmas lights and/or decorations and serve eggnog, festive marshmallow treats, or smores.

Treasure Hunt

This is always a winner. Not only do children get to play detective, but it is also a very rewarding, exciting activity that gives children a sense of accomplishment. Create a festive-themed treasure map with clues to find small treats, each with a loving or kind saying attached. If the weather is nice enough, this can be done in the backyard or even in a more secluded area of a larger park.