{"id":16287,"date":"2023-11-14T11:25:08","date_gmt":"2023-11-14T16:25:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/blog\/?p=16287"},"modified":"2025-11-10T13:22:22","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T18:22:22","slug":"making-holiday-magic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/blog\/making-holiday-magic\/","title":{"rendered":"Making Holiday Magic at Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<span>The holiday season comes and goes much faster than we ever think it will. When stores start running holiday ads and putting their festive decor up before Halloween, it\u2019s easy to think we have all the time in the world to enjoy the season\u2013only for it to go by in the blink of an eye. If you\u2019re looking for ways to make this holiday season magical for your children, look no further! We\u2019ve written up an itinerary perfect for any winter wonderland.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>1. Make your own decorations<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span>Yes, store bought decorations are beautiful, but nothing fills your home with holiday magic like each personality in your home shining through.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Use these for inspiration:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/printable-accordion-paper-reindeer-craft\/\">Paper Spring Reindeer<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.womansday.com\/home\/crafts-projects\/g29798041\/christmas-crafts-for-kids\/?slide=5\">Frosty Peppermint Snowman<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fynesdesigns.com\/gingerbread-house-christmas-wood-ornaments\/\">Gingerbread House Ornaments<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><span>2. Include your children in holiday baking<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span>Letting your kids help while you get ready for the celebrations makes them feel important and involved in the process. Whether you want them to crack eggs, mix everything together, or press the cookie cutters, baking is a bonding activity they won\u2019t ever forget!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>\u00a03.\u00a0Start a weekly movie night<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span>Start each weekend with another holiday movie! Sit down with your family and make a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/blog\/holiday-movies-sorted-by-age\/\">movie calendar<\/a> specific to the tastes of each person. Pull out all the stops with hot chocolate and other festive goodies!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>\u00a04.\u00a0Fill your home with song<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span>If you find yourself getting sick of hearing the same holiday songs year after year, it\u2019s time to start branching out. Find your next <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/playlist\/37i9dQZF1DX2uk5oHRWimT?si=da95497b03c04824\">holiday playlist<\/a> and make memories to it all season long. Even better, ask your kids which holiday jingle is their favorite, and compile everyone\u2019s picks into a playlist just for your family.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>5. Get creative with Elf on a Shelf <\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span>You\u2019ve probably seen viral posts in the past where that pesky Elf on a Shelf gets into some real mischief. This year, commit to making your Elf on the Shelf a true source of joy and whimsy for your kids. You can find plenty of ideas <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepioneerwoman.com\/holidays-celebrations\/g34080491\/funny-elf-on-the-shelf-ideas\/\">here<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onecrazyhouse.com\/elf-on-the-shelf-ideas\/\">here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><span>6. 12 Days of Bookmas<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span>No one wants their kids to forget about their education just because it\u2019s the holiday season. Do some light holiday reading with the 12 Days of Bookmas\u2013where you leave <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thriftbooks.com\/browse\/#b.s=mostPopular-desc&amp;b.p=1&amp;b.pp=30&amp;b.pt=1&amp;b.f.t%5B%5D=13541\">a wrapped book<\/a> on their bed each night leading up to the holiday you celebrate and read it together as a family. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><span>7. Mark specific days for non-negotiable family time<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span>One of the downfalls of the season is how busy you can get without noticing. If you\u2019re not careful, the season can pass you by without doing anything festive. Set aside a few days where you\u2019re guaranteed to do something as a family\u2013no work, no play dates, no other obligations. Make plans like visiting holiday markets, seeing a movie in theaters, driving around and looking at lights, etc.. Search your area for events like tree lightings to maximize your time together.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><span>8. Start a holiday memory book<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span>At some point during the season, have your kids write down their favorite memory from this holiday season. Keep those memories in a book or folder, and revisit them next year while you write down your new favorites! As the years go on, you\u2019ll create a beautiful keepsake book to look back on fondly. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><span>9. Rock matching pajamas as a family<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span>No explanation needed!<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Create your own magic!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":16294,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[4207,4214],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v19.3 (Yoast SEO v19.13) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Making Holiday Magic at Home - TeacherLists Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"These 9 tips will help you bring holiday magic to your kids all season long! 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