The holiday season is full of excitement, joy, and family time — especially here in Greenacres, Florida! With the city’s annual Holiday in the Park celebration bringing families together for lights, music, Santa visits, and kid-friendly fun, it’s the perfect time to enjoy simple hands-on activities at home too.
At Bright Beginnings Prep Academy in Greenacres, FL, we love activities that are fun and support early learning. Here are three simple Christmas activities you can try at home!
🎨 1. Christmas Tree Shape Collage
Skills: Fine motor, shapes, creativity
Cut out different shapes — triangles, circles, squares — in green, red, and gold construction paper.
Have your child glue the shapes onto a tree outline.
Talk about the names of the shapes and colors as they work.
Why it’s great:
Inspired by the beautiful tree lighting at Greenacres Holiday in the Park, this activity builds vocabulary and strengthens hand muscles needed for writing.
🍪 2. Reindeer Snack Mix Counting Game
Skills: Counting, sorting, early math
Make a simple snack mix using cereal, pretzels, raisins, and chocolate chips.
Ask your child to sort the ingredients into groups or count how many pieces of each go into their cup.
Why it’s great:
Just like enjoying treats from the food trucks at Holiday in the Park, this activity builds early math skills — and preschoolers love edible learning!
🎶 3. Christmas Freeze Dance
Skills: Listening, coordination, self-regulation
Play your favorite Christmas songs and have your child dance.
Pause the music and let them “freeze” like a snowman, elf, or reindeer.
Why it’s great:
This activity supports self-control, balance, and listening skills — and connects perfectly to the music and performances at Greenacres’ Holiday in the Park.
🎁 Enjoy the Season Together!
Simple holiday activities can bring families closer while supporting your child’s learning and development. Try one before or after attending Holiday in the Park to keep the festive spirit alive!
Want even more winter fun? Join us for our upcoming camps at Bright Beginnings Prep!
📞 Call (561) 629-8005 to learn more or schedule a school tour.
