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Holiday Activities to Enjoy At Home with Piccalio

Involve Your Child in Fun Christmas Family Activities with Piccalio

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Holiday-themed activities are the perfect way to make memories with your little one. From holiday crafts to family photos, and writing a letter to Santa, there are many opportunities. We happen to think some of the best holiday moments start at home in your everyday life. Sometimes, favorite holiday memories aren't perfect, but they are filled with connection and joy.

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Are you ready to build some amazing memories? Here are some of our favorite holiday moments.

4 Christmas Family Activities to Enjoy with Piccalio

This season, we've loved seeing so many families use Piccalio products creatively in fun holiday activities. Get inspired by these fun Christmas bucket list moments and create your own holiday season memories.

1. Making Breakfast with @trulynina

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What's better than a quiet breakfast with your little one? Whether you make special Christmas morning hot chocolate, or have your mini barista help you serve a cup of coffee, it's special when you do it together.

Bringing your toddler up to the counter helps them participate and feel a part of the family. Plus, the Foldable Helper Tower® gives your hip a much-deserved rest.

This Christmas season, you can spice up your regular breakfasts to add a little magic. How about some hot cocoa with a candy cane garnish? Or whip up a batch of pancakes together and then make fun shapes with them using Christmas cookie cutters.

What's your favorite festive breakfast?

2. Playing, Christmas Style with @mariahnorth

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Christmas lights cast a magical glow on this play space. Invite play into your holiday traditions by taking a moment to connect with your inner child. Like @mariahnorth, simply set up your child's Balance Beam in the living room. You can also add other toys like wooden blocks or the Wooden Balance Board. Coloring seasonal scenes by the Christmas tree is another favorite quiet activity.

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This adorable little one also combined a family of deer with the stepping stones for imaginative play. Perhaps these reindeer will soon be flying gifts around the world on Christmas Eve!

Looking for more playful ideas for what to do on Christmas Day or Christmas Eve?

  • Create a Christmas themed obstacle course.
  • Make a Christmas scavenger hunt that ends with a Christmas book or small present.
  • Pretend you and your child are Santa and his reindeer. Deliver gifts all around the house!
  • Dance to Christmas songs or the Nutcracker.

Awaken your imagination and see what other fun play ideas you can come up with together.

3. Baking Christmas Cookies and Goodies with @amandastephann and @gariannestable

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This is a classic Christmas family activity you won't want to miss. From cutting out the dough to adding festive sprinkles, it's a sensory experience to embrace.

Your toddler can easily reach the countertops to help make the dough and cut out cookies with our Foldable Helper Tower. Or, give your child a small amount of dough and see what shapes they create. Then, decorate the cookies at the Reversible Chairs and Play Table Set.

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Even one batch of cookies is enough to create wonderful memories. The only problem is deciding which kind of cookies to make. Gingerbread, sugar cookies, and even chocolate chip cookies are all classics to indulge in this time of year.

You can never have too many tasty baked goods to share with friends and family over the holiday season. For a healthy treat with a touch of cinnamon, try @gariannestable's Applesauce Muffins.

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Toddlers can do so much more when we give them the chance to try. Cooking and baking with your little one brings many benefits, like self-confidence and fine motor skills. Taking a moment to bake with your toddler is sure to make them feel proud and connected to you. What will you be baking this holiday season?

4. Decorating with @brookcourtneysmith

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Hanging holiday lights on the tree and adding ornaments creates many fun family memories. Many families find the Helper Tower gives their toddlers the boost they need to reach higher branches on the tree.

In addition to hanging favorite ornaments from Christmas markets, why not also make some of your own? One easy ornament to make with your child is a pinecone Christmas tree. Paint a pinecone green and decorate it with sequins or tiny pompoms. Add a ribbon to the top with a glue gun and you're set!

Christmas crafts can be simple, yet have a big impact. Your child can gain skills and also feel like they are participating in holiday traditions.

Other ideas for Christmas crafts include:

  • Paint a wreath. Simply paint your child's hand green and show them how to make a circle using their hand prints. After it dries, your little one can add berries and a bow with red paint.
  • Make a Christmas card and send it to a friend or family member.
  • Sew a felt stocking. Or, add decorations to a felt stocking with glue.
  • Make a red and green paper chain.
  • String popcorn and cranberries to hang on the Christmas tree or as a festive garland.

Wishing You a Wonderful Holiday Season Filled with Happy Memories

All of us here at Piccalio wish you a magical holiday season with your loved ones. We hope our products make it easier than ever to connect with your little one during this busy season. From spending time together in the kitchen to taking a minute to play, these are the memories that count.

What is your favorite Christmas family activity? We would love to hear about your family's traditions. Leave us a comment below or connect with us on social media.

Posted in: 12 - 18 months, 18 Months - 3 Years, 3 - 6 years, elementary age, Parenting



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