The holidays are a great opportunity to really connect
with your kids: you don’t have to go to work and they don’t have to go to
school, so you have plenty of time available to spend together. But in order to
make the most of your free days, it’s always a good idea to make some plans in
advance and decide which activities for kids you’d like to do over the holidays,
so you don’t end up sitting around and getting frustrated.
You might already know what you’re going to do with your
kids over the holidays, but if you still need some inspiration, arts and crafts
are activities you can easily do at home, and just as easily give a festive
twist. Why not keep yourself and your kids occupied with a festive arts and crafts project ? We’ve put together two festive projects that
you can work on together here, and there are plenty of places you can find
further inspiration on activities for kids online.
A DIY 2015 Calendar
If you’ve got enough time, why not
work on a do-it-yourself calendar for 2015? All you need is a blank calendar
(you can order one online, or simply head to the nearest stationary or arts
& crafts store), some pretty collage paper, lots of photographs, coloured
pens, glue, scissors, and whatever additional crafty ingredients your heart’s
desire – such as sequins or stickers, for example.
- First, sit down together and make a
plan. Which pictures go with which month? Are there any phrases or stories you
want to write down? And which colours are best suited for the different seasons?
- After you’ve got a solid plan, all
you have to do is get started. Don’t be shy – experiment with different
techniques, such as ripping the paper or cutting it, and place everything the
way you would like it on the page to see how it will turn out before you get
gluing.
- If you and your kids are happy with
the result and ready to commit, apply glue and stick on the pictures, paper,
and any decorations.
- Finally, write the month chosen on
the page and any important dates – and then repeat the same procedure 11 more
times. This is a fun and very useful project to work on over the holidays, and
will certainly keep your family occupied for quite a while.
Make a New Year’s Resolutions Collage
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The holidays are also a great time
to reflect on your plans for the next year with relevant activities for kids.
And what better way of doing that than expressing yourself through art?
- Get a big sheet of white paper and
let your kids paint it using watercolours. Write something like “Our New Year’s
Resolutions” in big, beautiful letters at the top of the sheet.
- Next, you will need smaller coloured
sheets of paper for both yourself and your kids. Everyone can express their
plans, hopes, and resolutions for the New Year on their personal sheet.
Pictures are great, drawings are even better – but it’s always great to have at
least a few words about every resolution too.
- Spend some time working individually
on your resolution sheets, and then take the time to look at each other’s
resolutions and talk them through with your kids. It’s great to draw boxes next
to each resolution too, so you can tick them off at the end of next year if
you’ve succeeded.
- Stick all the sheets to the big
poster, do some more decorating, and find a good place to hang it up so you can
always see it during the year – maybe somewhere in the kitchen? This is a fun
and easy way to introduce kids to New Year’s resolutions and encourage them to
think ahead.
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