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5 SIMPLE HANDS-ON CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES



TO DELIGHT YOUR KIDS
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CREATE THESE SIMPLE ACTIVITIES AT HOME FOR HOURS OF FAMILY FUN.





5 SIMPLE, HANDS-ON CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES TO DELIGHT YOUR KIDS



Create these simple sensory activities for hours of family fun at home.





10.12.2021




The light in a child's eyes is all it takes to make Christmas a wonderful time of the year.'




I don't know about you, but I'd really love to ease gently into the Christmas period. Why is the build-up to Christmas so crazy-busy?





That first Christmas morn, calm and bright, in a dusty, smelly stable, bears little similarity to the Christmas of today. Why is Christmas now so frenetic? Why is gift giving so stressful? Why do we search for the latest and greatest gifts. Instead, I've searched for some simple gift ideas for my grandkids that focus more on the experience than cost. And, I rather think, they'll enjoy the simple Christmas fun of these ideas over the overpriced gifts from the stores. Check them out!



this homemade playdough smells wonderful. While your kids are enjoying the feel and texture of the dough, they'll also experience a fragrant aroma of Christmas to add to their memories of Christmas.





I made a batch of this Gingerbread Playdough one evening and it took around 10-15 minutes. ... so easy! I love the suggestion of including cookie cutters and decorative gems with this sensory activity pack. It makes a wonderful Christmas gift or a fun Christmas activity when your grandkids come to visit.


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I love the fragrance of Christmas- the fresh Christmas tree, the smell of fresh-baked goods and food for the table, the ginger and cinnamon and other spices.





This coloured rice is fragranced with the fresh, sweet peppermint of candy canes. You'll need to allow a day or so for this coloured candy cane rice to dry. And then add it to a tub along with spoons, scoops, cups, Christmas gems, and bells.


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what a great idea! what better way to delight in the season than enjoying the natural colour, smells and textures of Christmas outdoors.





The Natural Sensory Bin uses a base of white, and red dried beans and split peas. Then add pinecones, leaves, cranberries, lillypilly, Australian violets, nasturtiums, dianthus, along with cups, tongs, spoons and tongs. Just ensure anything you include is not toxic! Fun and so simple!


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this idea is obviously not a sensory bin, but it's great for manipulative and fine motor skills. And yes, it's a fun Christmas activity.





Again, this idea is simple and inexpensive. You'll find an included list of supplies needed along with the printable. Print off the Christmas images, trim to size and adhere to the Duplo bricks. See how quickly your kids can assemble and then play with the nativity figures.


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the magnet sensory bin is probably better for older kids. maybe I mention that because, as a grandma, I'm concerned that small items are not swallowed..





This sensory bin is filled with a base filler (dried rice or pasta, coloured sand, aquarium rocks) Christmas coloured items both metal and non-metal. A large magnet (too big to be swallowed) should be included. It's designed as a sorting, discovering and experimenting activity. Kids can use the magnet to discover which items will attract.


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DELIGHT YOUR KIDS OR GRANDKIDS WITH THESE HANDS-ON ACTIVITY BINS. PACK THEM UP IN CONTAINERS AND TRAYS. DECORATE THEM WITH CHRISTMAS RIBBON AND DECORATIONS.



Encourage your kids to relax and enjoy the smells, shapes and textures of the sensory bins. There are no rules. There is no competition. No one wins or loses. It's just simple fun. And that seems like a great Christmas gift for anyone, young or old.



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