Reading Time: 3 minutes

It’s Christmastime! It begins with the all-consuming hectic shopping, traffic jams, long queues, hunting down the newest, trending toys available, and then staying up super late to wrap them! Life is busy, busy, busy, but it’s all part of the fun and games! 

As a parent, Christmastime can be quite overwhelming. So how can you keep your children entertained during the festive season? 

Candy cane hunt. Just like an Easter Egg Hunt but with… yes you’ve guessed it, candy canes! If you haven’t already started this family fun tradition, start making memories this year that you will never forget!

Paper cup Angels. Get out the scissors and glue sticks! For those more crafty kids, they will enjoy assembling, decorating and lighting up these adorable mini lanterns. Use LED tea lights and watch, not only the angels light up, but also your child’s face. Click here for the step by step guide.

Snowman bowling. Get the recycling back out! Help your kids decorate a few old cans and turn them into some frosty, festive friends with this easy to follow guide.

Pinecone painting. Most children love getting out the tubs of paint. These Ombre Pinecones would add an extra bit of chic Christmas class in a glass vase on your dining table.

Giant gingerbread house. Who needs a playhouse when you can rummage through the garage and fish out a few big boxes? Especially now Christmas has been and gone, I’m sure it’s full of them. With some paper plates and colourful tissue paper, you and your little helpers can build this in a couple of hours.  

Cotton wool snowmen. Children love playing with fluffy cotton balls! All you need is some glue, sticks, and googly eyes to make a frosty snowman friend

Christmas scavenger hunt. Little ones will have so much fun chasing through the house in search of clues and treats with this printable Christmas Scavenger Hunt worksheet.

Christmas bingo. You can use mini marshmallows for markers in this Christmas themed Bingo Game and enjoy eating them after!

Christmas mad libs. Mad Libs are guaranteed to bring laughter, and this Christmas version is no exception. Your kids will love their own unique, funny stories and reading them out loud for all to enjoy.

Christmas quiz. Children can enjoy this merry Christmas Quiz about the holidays solo or with loved ones!

PrimaryLeap has prepared a large variety of Christmas themed worksheets, including connect-the-dots, colouring pages, word searches, mazes and MUCH MORE! Print them out in the comfort of your own home and watch the kids have a fun-filled, happy holiday!

Reading Time: 3 minutes