Wow! I cannot believe it’s December! Thanksgiving is over, so you know what that means. Time for Christmas decorations and activities! I don’t know about you, but the huge lists online of activities to do with kids kind of overwhelm me! When there’s 25 options, I just don’t know what to do with that big of a list! 🙂 So, to keep it super simple, here are just two fun Christmas Sensory activities for kids. All of the materials can be found at a craft store (Hobby Lobby, Michaels) and you most likely already have the spices at home!
Christmas Sensory Bin – to create this bin, I used shredded paper in Christmas colors, red and green bells, mini presents, pom poms, pinecones, and fake snow balls. One quick trip to the craft store, throw it all in a bin, and you’re ready for the kids to explore!
Holiday Scents – I found these little jars with lids that turn open (like a spice container does) at Michael’s (craft store). They are perfect for holding cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and peppermint extract on a cotton ball. This gives Noah the opportunity to smell some of the scents of the season without handling them.
I hope this post gives you a couple simple ideas for kicking off holiday fun with your kids! What are your favorite Christmas activities?