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During the holidays, your child won't be in the care of their early childhood learning center as much. Family vacations will take the place of time with teachers and classmates, which affords parents and their children wonderful learning and bonding opportunities. As experts at turning everyday experiences into educational ones, Northern Lights Preschool & Child Care in Anchorage, AK, has compiled several ideas for fun and beneficial holiday projects you can enjoy with your children. 

Learning can continue over the holiday break. Here are some ideas for engaging kids' activities:

  • Celebrate The Twelve Days of Christmas...With Books: In the days leading up to Christmas, give your child twelve of your favorite holiday books to read. Wrap each one, and let them unwrap it before bed to read with you. Everything from How the Grinch Stole Christmas to The Polar Express could make for fun seasonal reading. 
  • Spend A Day Making Cookies: Let your child help you make holiday cookies in fun shapes. Follow the recipe together to practice with numbers, reading, and following directions.
  • Visit A Nursing Home & Pass Out Holiday Cards: Teach your son or daughter about the holiday spirit of giving by sharing cheer with nursing home residents. You and your child can even decorate the cards together beforehand. The residents will love seeing a little one running around!

The holiday season is the perfect time to bond with your son or daughter, teach them what this time of year is all about while having lots of fun. They'll come back to Northern Lights Preschool & Child Care refreshed and ready for a whole new year of learning and excitement. Call (888)688-8794 or visit their website for more information about their early childhood learning programs.

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