Interactive kid's calendar for December.
By Andrea Dillon
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Are you ready for December? The new year? We are! Let’s kick off this last month of 2021 with some fun for everyone! I have a bunch of new links this year for you and your family to enjoy. Listen to some books read aloud, find some easy December crafts for kids, learn about the various holidays in December, and more in our December activity calendar! Bookmark this page to come back daily!
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Daily December Activities For Kids
December 1
Get into the festive spirit and head out to look at the lights around town. Then learn about different types of light bulbs, and make your own light bulb.
December 2
What does December smell like to you? Smells are one of the most common triggers for memories. For me, the smell of December is cinnamon, mainly because of the cinnamon dough we make every year. Try it yourself! Want more? Have the kids make then No-Bake Cinnamon Rolls.
December 3
December is a great month to get in the giving spirit! Get creative with some December crafts for kids. Start with these handmade gifts kids can make or these easy gift craft ideas.
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December 4
It is National Cookie Day! Find the perfect recipe to celebrate and enjoy these comforting treats. Take it a step further with some cookie science.
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December 5
Today we are talking about snow! Do you have snow at your house? If not, make some snow of your own and start playing! Can you make a snowman? How about a snow-cat or snow-elephant? Expand the lesson and learn more about snow and other weather too.
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Today is also St. Nicholas Day.
December 6
Ready for a fun craft! This fun snow globe craft will be a hit and make great presents for the family! Expand the activity with some winter science experiments.
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December 7
Need some inspiration for fun? We have some boredom busters your kids will love! We also love these get-moving videos.
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December 8
Today we are talking mittens! Make your own mittens, try this cute mitten craft, and then listen to this story about a lost mitten.
December 9
Today is National Llama Day! “Llama” tell you about what we have planned today! First, we are going to listen to a story about a little llama with some holiday drama. Then we are going to make some llama friends!
December 10
Today is Human Rights Day! What are human rights?
Youth For Human Rights and Kids Go Global have free resources to help you delve into this topic. We also cover this topic in our Talking To Kids About LGBTQ+ and How To Talk To Kids About Racism blog posts.
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December 11
What is winter? Where is it cold? Let’s take a look in this winter unit study and play this free arctic animal gross motor game!
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December 12
Today is Gingerbread House Day! Learn the history of gingerbread and make some of your own with help from PBS. Then check out this elaborate Gingerbread House.
December 13
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Today is also St. Lucia Day.
December 14
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December 15
Tea time! Get cozy with a good cup of tea. We love this apple tea recipe. Then learn about the history of tea below!
December 16
Owls! We are learning about owls today! How much do you know about these interesting birds? Watch the Great Horned Owls at the Rogers’ Place and then make this adorable snowy owl December craft.
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Los Posadas starts today!
December 17
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December 18
Ice! What is ice? Let’s learn about ice and try some ice science experiments. Then make these fun icicles.
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December 19
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December 20
Get everyone together for a game day! We have lots of educational game ideas for you to try. We also really love these ready-to-go ideas too!
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December 21
Today is Winter Solstice, the darkest day of the year. Create an ice lantern to light up the darkness.
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December 22
Today we are going to relax and listen to a reading of Owl Moon. You can get extra lesson ideas from Scholastic to expand the learning.
December 23
Cranberries are a staple winter fruit that is celebrated by many. Give some a try in these recipes or try to make some dancing cranberries!
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December 24
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December 25
Evergreen trees are beautiful and stand out during the winter months while all the other trees are bare and bleak. Learn more about trees and paint your own evergreen tree with this fun December craft for kids.
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Christmas also is today! Learn more about Christmas here.
December 26
Then try some candy cane science!
Kwanzaa is today too!
December 27
Does your house look like a winter wonderland? Not yet? Well, we are going to fix that today with this December craft! Break out the scissors and paper and get creating paper snowflakes!
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December 28
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December 30
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December 31
This is it! We are ready for the new year! Grab some New Year’s Eve ideas and download our free New Year’s Eve Printable Pack!
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