The holiday season is a magical time for families — a chance to rest, recharge, and spend quality moments with your loved ones. But we also know that for many parents, the extended winter break means balancing that family time with work schedules, holiday preparations, and plenty of to-dos. And of course, keeping kids entertained and engaged during those longer days can feel like a bit of a juggling act.
That’s why we’ve put together a list of simple, low-prep crafts, activities, and learning ideas your kids will love — and we’ll also share how our Stutelage School Break Camps can give you a ready-made, enriching option for part of that break as well.
You don’t need a huge setup or a Pinterest-perfect supply closet to make winter crafts fun. Here are a few cozy, kid-approved ideas:
1. Snowflake Window Art
Fold white coffee filters or printer paper into triangles, let kids cut shapes along the edges, flatten them out, and tape them to windows for a frosty, magical look.
2. Hot Cocoa Mug Decorating
Use paint pens or permanent markers on inexpensive white mugs. Kids can draw winter designs or write their names. Add marshmallows for an extra-sweet touch — these also make adorable homemade gifts.
3. Sock Snowmen
Fill a white sock with rice, tie it off with rubber bands to form a snowman shape, then decorate with buttons, ribbons, and little scraps of fabric. Simple, inexpensive, and incredibly cute.
4. Frozen Treasure Hunt
Freeze small toys inside a bowl of water. Give kids tools like pipettes, squeeze bottles, warm water, or salt to “excavate” their treasures. It’s a perfect science and fine-motor activity.
5. Melting Snowman Experiment
Mix baking soda and water into snowman shapes and freeze them. When ready, drip vinegar on top and watch them fizz and “melt.” Kids love this every single time.
6. Indoor Scavenger Hunt
Create a list of winter-themed clues: “Find something soft and cozy,” “Find something that sparkles,” “Find something shaped like a snowflake.” Let kids run around gathering their finds.
7. Family Game Tournament
Choose a few favorite games and set up a bracket. Rotate through rounds of Uno, Connect Four, Jenga, or other classics. Keep score — kids love the competitive twist.
8. Build-a-Fort Reading Night
Grab blankets, chairs, and twinkle lights to create a cozy fort. Pick winter or holiday books and read together inside. Magical, calm, and perfect for ending a long day.
As fun and cozy as the holiday season is, sometimes you could use a little help keeping the kids happy, entertained, and engaged — especially during a long winter break. That’s where Stutelage Winter Break Camps come in.
Stutelage offers creative, fun, and educational camps throughout winter break, providing children with enriching experiences while giving parents peace of mind. Whether you need full-day or half-day support, our themed camps keep kids excited and active all week long.
✨ What Families Love About Stutelage Winter Break Camps
The Best Part? You Don’t Have to Plan Anything.
Parents can enjoy the holiday season, wrap gifts, run errands, catch up on work, or simply relax while their child spends the day creating, building, learning, and laughing at camp.
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Winter Break Camps fill quickly especially during longer school breaks.
Check out our schedule and register here.
