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Book Based Activities

  • DIY Story Stones for Early Literacy inspired by the classic Christmas picture book The Jolly Christmas Postman by Allan and Janet Ahlberg.
  • Read and play with this Christmas themed early literacy role-play activity based on the classic British Christmas book The Jolly Christmas Postman.
  • Easy for kids to make Hot Cocoa Gift inspired by the classic British Christmas storybook The Jolly Christmas Postman by Janet and Allan Ahlberg.
  • Create your own sensory bag based on the classic picture book The Snowman by Raymond Briggs. Use the melted snowman for some sensory mess free play.
  • Fun winter or Christmas themed STEAM challenge activity for kids based on the storybook and movie The Snowman by Raymond Briggs.
  • The Snowman - DIY bowling game to work on number bonds
  • Activity suggestions for working on literacy and numeracy inspired by the classic wordless picture book The Snowman by Raymond Briggs for Early Years.
  • Create your own simple sensory bag for toddlers and preschoolers inspired by How the Grinch Stole Christmas and use it for a shape sorting activity or more.
  • Inspired by Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer these activities, crafts and recipes are ideal for kids of all ages to do, make and enjoy.
  • Image shows a set of a cards with pictures of the Nativity story printed on them. Including Mary, Joseph and the Donkey, there are words under each picture which tell the store of the Nativity. The text on the image reads Nativity Story Sequencing Cards
  • Fun science experiment to make the Grinch's heart change ideal for simple investigation into chemical reactions based on How the Grinch Stole Christmas
  • The Grinch Smoothies for Kids
  • Simple Christmas craft for kids of all ages to make to create reindeer clothespin ornaments. Plus free Present counting clip cards to use with the reindeer.
  • Multiple player DIY math game inspired by The Gingerbread Baby by Jan Bret focusing on learning basic shapes ideal for toddlers and preschoolers to play.
  • Christmas themed gross motor activities to keep kids active during the Christmas Season based on the story and song Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.
  • No-cook snacks inspired by the song and story of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer ideal to make with and for kids this Christmas.
  • Make and play your own Christmas Reindeer Game with this DIY Tic Tac Toe Game for Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer vs the Reindeers.
  • Colourful and bright Mondrian Inspired Christmas Bauble decorations for the tree for Kids to Make for the festive season.
  • Easy no-cook recipe for traditional Peppermint Creams ideal for Kids to make and give to friends and family this Christmas.
  • Create your own train and use it with counters to play this Freight Train by Donald Crews Inspired Counting Game ideal for toddlers and preschoolers.
  • Download and Print this colour matching pajama game inspired by the book Llama Llama Red Pajama ideal to play with toddlers and preschoolers. #toddler #preschooler #vbcforkids #llamallamaredpajama #rainydaymum #toddleractivity #preschoolactivity
  • Two Bat-themed number games for toddlers and preschoolers based on the featured book Stellaluna by Janell Cannon. Ideal for Nocturnal Animal Units of Study.
  • Help children to develop knowledge of Ordinal Numbers using the book Room on the Broom and some playful maths skills using finger puppets and a DIY Broom.
  • Try this 3-ingredient recipe ideal for kids and you to bake together to make some not so scary monster Krispie cakes perfect for Halloween Treats. Inspired by the book Go Away Big Green Monster by Ed Emberley a fun way to make monsters ever so not scary. #cookingwithkids #halloweenrecipe #kidsinthekitchen #vbcforkids

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