Join me for winter and holiday activities. Here are five hands-on activities for kids aged 3 to 9. As many of the kids enter winter break and the magical holiday season, what better way to spread joy and learning than by combining these activities with the songs, expressions, and stories from the Playful Chinese Podcast’s Holiday episodes? So, let’s dive into a world of creativity, discovery, and festive dun!
Holiday Themed Sensorial Play
節日主題感官活動 Jiérì zhǔtí gǎnguān huódòng 节日主题 感官活动
Age Group: 3 and above
Activity: Create a holiday-themed sensory bin filled with items like pine cones, red and green pom-poms, and shiny baubles. Children can explore textures, colors, and shapes, enhancing their sensory development and fine motor skills.
This activity promotes tactile exploration and helps develop fine motor skills, color recognition, and cognitive development.
Festive Baking
節日烘培 Jiérì hōng péi 节日烘培
Age Group: 4 and above
Activity: Engage in a child-friendly cooking session, making simple holiday treats like gingerbread cookies or fruit kebabs with star-shaped fruits. Children can measure ingredients, mix, and decorate, fostering independence and practical life skills.
Enhances practical life skills, introduces basic math concepts through measuring, and encourages healthy eating habits.
Nature-inspired Holiday Crafts
大自然啟發的勞作 Dà zìrán qǐfā de láozuò/Shǒugōng 大自然启发的手工
Age Group: 3 and above
Activity: Gather natural materials like twigs, leaves, and berries to create holiday crafts such as wreaths or ornaments. This activity encourages creativity and a connection with nature.
Enhances creativity, fine motor skills, and environmental awareness.
Storytelling with Sock Puppets
襪子布偶說故事 Wà zǐ bù ǒu shuō gùshì 袜子布偶说故事
Age Group: 4 and up
Activity: Create holiday-themed puppets using socks or paper bags. Kids can then put on a puppet show based on holiday stories or episodes from the Playful Chinese Podcast.
Promotes language development, creativity, and boosts confidence in public speaking.
Holiday Sing-Along
假期歌曲唱遊 Jiàqī gēqǔ chàngyóu 假期歌曲唱游
Age Group: 3-6 years
Activity: Learn I Wish You A Merry Christmas in Mandarin from the Playful Chinese Podcast. Incorporate simple movement or hand gestures, making it a fun and multisensory experience.
Learning Objective: Encourages cultural awareness, musical rhythm, and physical coordination.
As we wrap up these festive activities, we encourage you to let the joyful tunes and stories from the Playful Chinese Podcast’s Christmas and Holiday episodes fill your home. These activities not only offer a learning experience but also provide a wonderful opportunity for family bonding during this special time of the year.
Merry Christmas! Happy holidays! Happy learning!
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