The festive season is set to look very different this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The school holidays, however, will still be the same length and without the usual activities like museums and visits to friends available to families this festive period, keeping morale high and children entertained might be a daunting task for some, especially after the long and mentally draining Autumn term.
Here we unpack a few ideas to help children recover from learning fatigue and keep the whole family stimulated over the festive period.
Write a festive quiz
Why not organise a festive virtual quiz for the whole family to enjoy? For example, children could host a round on famous festive movie scenes that they act out themselves.
Design season’s greetings cards
Let your children create their own card designs this year, perfect to send to family and friends.
A festive baking competition
Baking has become such a popular pastime over the course of the pandemic, mainly thanks to it being accessible to all ages. As a family why not try baking your own biscuits, cakes, mince pies, gingerbread houses, and even Christmas puddings.
Make gifts for neighbours
Not everyone is fortunate enough to have family or someone to visit during the five-day break, especially the elderly or those with family overseas.
Find things around the house or order in some craft supplies to create fun and unique gifts with your children.
London lights
Despite many of the typical attractions in London having to be closed or restricted this season, for some fresh air and exercise take a walk around London to see all of the festive lights.
Popular displays tend to be found at Regent Street, Covent Garden, and Kew Gardens, but no doubt there will be plenty local to you.
Of course, these are just a few examples of activities that are fun, revitalising but also encourage your child’s creativity and passion for learning and putting into practice new skills. Whatever you choose to do, we hope you have a very happy festive season and winter break with your children.
This article first appeared in the December 2020 edition of Battersea Life
