Childhood is a fairy tale created by the imagination of a child. And the New Year is an amazing time when this fairy tale may well become a reality. Here are some helpful tips for caring parents looking to turn the anticipation of New Year and Christmas into a holiday for their little ones.
Instructions
Step 1
Start preparing for the New Year by making a magic calendar. It can be designed in the form of your favorite winter character with pockets that you need to fill with small surprises (sweets, souvenirs) and tasks. This calendar will help fill the days before the holidays with events.
Step 2
Be sure to write a letter to Santa Claus, it is better to do this in advance, because the old wizard must have time to take care of gifts for all the guys. Send a letter to the address - Vologda region, the city of Veliky Ustyug, Father Frost's Mail.
Step 3
Decorate the windows with frosty patterns with your children, which will add a festive ambiance to your home. This can be done using gouache or special stained glass paints. Bright and shiny drawings on the windows will create New Year's comfort in the house.
Step 4
Make your own Christmas tree decorations using salt dough. To prepare it, combine 2 cups flour, a glass of salt and ¾ cup water. Make figurines in the form of stars, hearts, snowflakes and others. Attach satin ribbons to them and leave to dry for 2 days. After that, the crafts can be painted with gouache or acrylic paints.
Step 5
Collect a winter bouquet for the holiday. Take birch branches and paint them blue and white. Grate the styrofoam and sprinkle on the still damp twigs. Such a bouquet will give you and your little ones a festive mood.
Step 6
In the last days before the holidays, take care of choosing Christmas tree decorations and decorations for the Christmas tree and at home. It's time to open the cherished New Year's box, hang a garland, arrange candles and figurines. It's time for the holiday!
