January is a great time to share moments with your kids, whether you’re out in the fresh air or enjoying the warmth of home. Here are a few ideas for meaningful and fun activities that will boost creativity, movement, and family togetherness.
1. Ice experiments
Making ice ornaments: If temperatures outside drop below freezing, try making ice ornaments for the garden or balcony.
You’ll need:
- plastic bowls or molds
- water
- natural materials (leaves, berries, flowers)
- string
Instructions:
Pour water into a bowl and add the natural decorations. Lay a piece of string on the surface so it stays fixed once frozen. Leave it to freeze outside, then hang the ornaments on a tree or fence.
2. A fairy-tale afternoon with your own scenery
Awaken the kids’ imagination and create your own little theater at home.
You’ll need:
- cardboard boxes
- scissors
- crayons, markers, or paints
- puppets (or make them from paper)
Instructions:
Turn a box into a stage. Come up with a story together and make the scenery. Each family member can play a different character. Fun guaranteed!
3. A homemade board game
Create your own board game that’s original and tailored to your family’s taste.
You’ll need:
- a large sheet of paper
- markers
- game pieces (you can replace them with small toys or corks)
- a die
Instructions:
Draw a game board and mark the spaces with various tasks or questions. Test the game and enjoy playing it.
TIP: If you don’t want to make a board game, you can buy one in our e-shop.
4. January photo booth
Plan a family photo competition.
Themes:
"Winter magic"
"Our pet in action"
"The funniest family snapshot"
All you need is a camera or a phone. Look through the photos together later and pick the best one.
TIP: If you like, you can have a photo printed and put it in a frame to decorate a shelf or hang it on the wall.
Alternatively, you can just play at taking pictures with one of the kids’ cameras.
5. Cooking together
Warm up by preparing a winter specialty together. Kids can help with simple tasks like mixing batter or decorating cookies.
TIP: Try simple "January" cookies with nuts and honey. You can also play at being a chef with kids’ play kitchens and chef accessories.
January doesn’t have to be a time of winter hibernation. With a little creativity and enthusiasm, you can create unforgettable shared moments the whole family will enjoy.