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Christmas / Christmas Week Program

Christmas Week Program

Run a week with a different Christmas focus each day, building from craft to cooking to a final party.

How to run it

  1. Plan the week: craft days early, cooking mid-week and a party to finish.
  2. Gather materials and recipes for each day.
  3. Let children help choose crafts, recipes and party games.
  4. Celebrate with a party on the final day.

You will need

  • craft supplies
  • recipe ingredients
  • party games
  • music
Make it easier or harderYounger children choose from simple activities; older children help plan and run a day.
SafetyCheck allergies for all cooking days and supervise food preparation.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 2, Outcome 3A shared week of celebration builds belonging and wellbeing.

Fits these theme days

ChristmasLong Projects DayChristmas in JulySanta's Workshop

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