How to Prepare Your Child for Kindergarten Over the Holidays
7 Fun and Educational Activities You Can Do at Home This December
The holiday season is full of magic — and it’s also a great time to help your child get ready for kindergarten in a fun and relaxed way. Even during the break, there are simple things you can do at home to help build the skills your child will need when school begins.
At Piaget Academy, we believe that learning can happen anytime, anywhere — especially when it’s done with love and purpose. Here are 7 easy and joyful activities that support your child’s growth through everyday moments.
1. Read together daily (even for just 10 minutes)
Reading with your child every day strengthens language, attention, and imagination. You don’t need fancy books — holiday stories, magazines, or even food labels can be fun.
Try this: Ask open-ended questions like “What do you think will happen next?” or “How does that character feel?”
2. Holiday crafts = Fine motor practice
Cutting, gluing, painting, and decorating support fine motor skills, which are essential for writing.
Idea: Make a paper Christmas tree and decorate it with buttons or stickers. Talk about shapes, colors, and sizes as you go.
3. Count and sort while decorating
Turn your home decorations into learning tools. Count ornaments, sort by size or color, and create patterns.
Example: “Let’s hang one red ornament, then one gold… what comes next?”
4. Cook together and learn through steps
Following recipes teaches measuring, sequencing, and patience. Plus, it’s a great bonding moment.
Tip: Bake cookies together and let your child help mix, pour, and decorate.
5. Keep soft routines during vacation
While it’s a time to rest, keeping a light routine helps children feel safe and balanced. It also makes it easier to return to school routines in January.
Suggestion: Set gentle times for reading, free play, and helping out around the house.
6. Write letters to Santa (or to family!)
Drawing or writing letters helps with vocabulary, early writing, and expressing emotions. Don’t worry if your child doesn’t write yet — even scribbles matter!
Idea: Ask your child, “What would you like to tell Santa or Grandma?”
7. Let them play — it is learning!
Free play builds imagination, social skills, and problem-solving. Give your child time to explore, pretend, build, and create without instructions — you’ll be amazed at what they learn on their own.
Why is kindergarten readiness important?
Starting kindergarten with confidence makes a big difference in how children adjust and succeed.
With small daily activities at home, you’re giving your child a strong foundation — and showing them that learning is fun and part of everyday life.
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