Children's Holiday Activity Book

Draw family portraits—everyone takes turns sitting/drawing, no talent required.What do I need to do this activity? Notes

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Make a domino chain reaction. See how long you can make it, and try adding curves and going up and down stairs.What do I need to do this activity? Notes

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Head to the berry patch, peach orchard or local farm to pick some in-season produce.What do I need to do this activity? Notes

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Play restaurant: Have the kids create a menu, take orders, cook the meal and serve you for a change.What do I need to do this activity? Notes

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Institute a no-screens rule in the car and play games like license plate bingo and I Spy.What do I need to do this activity? Notes

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Belt out your favorite tunes with the karaoke machine. Don't have one? You'll find instrumental versions of many songs on YouTube.What do I need to do this activity? Notes

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Play freeze dance. Switch it up with themes like zombie freeze dance.What do I need to do this activity? Notes

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Throw a balloon into the air and see how long you can keep it afloat without letting it touch the ground.What do I need to do this activity? Notes

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Create a wallet out of duct tape.What do I need to do this activity? Notes

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Perfect some simple magic tricks and put on a show.What do I need to do this activity? Notes

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Learn how to play something your kids are obsessed with, like Minecraft or Pokemon, and instantly become the coolest parent in town.What do I need to do this activity? Notes

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Build a fort in the living room using couch cushions, blankets and old sheets.What do I need to do this activity? Notes

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Collaborate on a summer vacation scrapbook using one page for each day.What do I need to do this activity? Notes

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Hit the water in a canoe or kayak.What do I need to do this activity? Notes

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Have fun with bouncy balls: Try dodge ball, gaga or kickball.What do I need to do this activity? Notes

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Paint a terracotta pot and put a plant in it—succulents and grass seed grow quickly.What do I need to do this activity? Notes

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Wrap the kids up in toilet paper, mummy-style, and see how far they can walk.What do I need to do this activity? Notes

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Lay down sheets of bubble wrap and have the kids get popping.What do I need to do this activity? Notes

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Grab your binoculars and go bird-watching at the beach or local park.What do I need to do this activity? Notes

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Make tie-dye T-shirts together. For less mess, skip the dye and try this Sharpie method.What do I need to do this activity? Notes

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Glue small magnets to foam letters and another magnet to a toy fishing pole. See if you can fish your name out of a tub or kiddie pool.What do I need to do this activity? Notes

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Start or end your day with a giant pillow fight.What do I need to do this activity? Notes

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Make up your family history. Tell the story of your ancestors. Each person adds a line as you go around. See how silly you can be.What do I need to do this activity? Notes

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Make paper bag puppets, decorate them with glitter, yarn and other creative items, and then put on a show.What do I need to do this activity? Notes

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Go stargazing. Look for the Big Dipper, the Great Bear and other constellations in the night sky.What do I need to do this activity? Notes

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