Six Unique Holiday Activities That Are Super Fun For School or At Home!
Can you believe it? The holiday season has snuck up on us once again — a time filled with twinkling lights, cozy sweaters, and that special kind of magic that makes everything feel just a little brighter. The weeks ahead can rush by in a blur of busyness and excitement, but they also hold endless opportunities for connection, creativity, and joy.
Whether you’re a parent looking to bring the holiday spirit to life at home or an educator hoping to spread cheer in the classroom, we’ve gathered a sleighful of fun, meaningful activities to help you make memories that sparkle. From crafty creations and science-inspired fun to kindness challenges and festive games, these ideas are sure to bring extra warmth and wonder to your season.
So grab your cocoa, gather your little elves, and let’s dive into the magic of making this holiday season one to remember!
Open Up Your Very Own Gift Shop
Take a look at the book Maggie’s Treasure by Jon-Erik Lappano, a story about turning “junk” into gifts and treasures! Find something that would normally be considered junk and transform it into something unique to gift it to somebody that you care about!
Here are some examples of what GIANT kids have created:
Recommended materials:
Any recycled materials you can find!
Maker tools: glue, tape, markers, and more!
Check out the full creative prompt!
Celebrate the Winter Solstice with Pomegranates and Watermelon
Learn about Yalda, the celebration of the winter solstice in Persian tradition. The shortest day and longest night of the year falls right in the middle of the holiday season. If the shorter days have been getting you down, don’t worry because now they’re going to get longer again! Celebrate the triumph of light over darkness with a GIANT twist: we’re getting arts and crafts involved!
Recommended materials:
Paper
Cardboard
Pipe cleaners
Modeling clay
Any other recycled materials you have around
Take a look at these awesome projects created by GIANT kids:
Check out the full creative prompt and learn more about Yalda - the celebration of the winter solstice!
Draw the Most Beautiful Snow Art
Meet Simon Beck, a SNOW artist! This is a super fun activity that’ll get the creative juices flowing and can be a very fun sensory activity.
Recommended materials:
Cardboard
Pipe cleaners
Modeling clay
Glitter
Pom poms
Take a look at these examples by GIANT kids!
Practice Gratitude with Martin Seligman
Encourage each other to recognize the things you’re grateful for with a creative twist! Gather as many old paper scraps from old art projects that you can find and write down something your grateful for on each scrap. Then, make a beautiful and meaningful collage out of your scraps!
Recommended materials:
Old paper scraps
A writing utensil of any kind
Scissors
Glue
Here’s an example of a beautiful gratitude collage!
Design a Recycled (Ugly) Holiday Sweater!
Throw an ugly Christmas sweater party and give it an extra twist! Find an item that no longer has any use and transform it into an ugly Christmas sweater!
Recommended materials:
An item no longer in use
Glitter
Paint
Pom poms
Stickers
Pipe cleaners
Paper
Any other materials you can find around that inspire you!
Here’s what others did!
Gift the Cutest Fingerprinted Holiday Cards!
Get a head start on your holiday gifts by designing fingerprinted holiday cards! They’re super heartfelt and guarantee a smile on the face of the recipient!
Here’s what you’ll need:
Paper
Paint or ink pad
An imagination!
Here’s what others have created!
We hope you’ll enjoy these holiday creative prompts and activities! You can check out more holiday activities here!
If you, your loved ones, or your class creates a project that you’re proud of and want to share, reach out to demand@thegiantroom.com. We’d love to see and share your work. Happy Holidays!