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A little something to enjoy with your family each day this December. If you give the activities a go, we’d love to see them in the comments below or on the VICTA Parent Network Facebook group. Have fun and Merry Christmas from all of us at VICTA!
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Make scented dough
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1637852219056{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]How to make your own simple Christmas scented dough for sensory play fun with the kids.[/vc_column_text][gem_button corner=”3″ icon_pack=”elegant” text=”Follow our guide here” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.victaparents.org.uk%2Fchristmas-scented-dough-2021%2F”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1638278934959{background-image: url(https://www.victaparents.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/xmas-2.gif?id=35401) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-xs”][vc_empty_space height=”120px”][vc_column_text]
Donate toys to charity
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1637931241606{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Feel good factor! Take your un-played with toys to a charity shop or donate a new toy to one of the many charities collecting for families in need.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1638278942942{background-image: url(https://www.victaparents.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/xmas-3.gif?id=35402) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-xs”][vc_empty_space height=”120px”][vc_column_text]
Get wild this winter!
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1637931444892{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Take part in the Wildlife Trusts’ 12 Days Wild mini Christmas challenge.[/vc_column_text][gem_button corner=”3″ icon_pack=”elegant” text=”Find out more” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wildlifetrusts.org%2F12dayswild”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1638278949374{background-image: url(https://www.victaparents.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/xmas-4.gif?id=35403) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-xs”][vc_empty_space height=”120px”][vc_column_text]
Christmas treasure basket
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1637931683589{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Positive Eye shows us how to make a sensory Christmas treasure basket.[/vc_column_text][gem_button corner=”3″ icon_pack=”elegant” text=”Watch the video” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.victaparents.org.uk%2Fchristmas-treasure-basket-2021%2F”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”20″ css=”.vc_custom_1638266429329{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;background-color: rgba(4,51,71,0.76) !important;*background-color: rgb(4,51,71) !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1638280957962{background-image: url(https://www.victaparents.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/xmas-5.gif?id=35404) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-xs”][vc_empty_space height=”120px”][vc_column_text]
Read a Christmas story
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1637933873066{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Cosy time! What’s your favourite Christmas story? Fill a Christmas sack with your favourite books to share together or listen online.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1638280963033{background-image: url(https://www.victaparents.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/xmas-6.gif?id=35405) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-xs”][vc_empty_space height=”120px”][vc_column_text]
Make sensory snow paint
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1637933468900{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Growing a Jeweled Rose blog shares how to mix your own wintery snow paint.[/vc_column_text][gem_button corner=”3″ icon_pack=”elegant” text=”Visit the blog” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.growingajeweledrose.com%2F2013%2F11%2Fshivery-snow-paint-recipe.html”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1638280970535{background-image: url(https://www.victaparents.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/xmas-7.gif?id=35406) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-xs”][vc_empty_space height=”120px”][vc_column_text]
Make a tactile decoration
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1637933597179{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]You’ll find lots of inspiration from VICTA’s Christmas decoration competition entries.[/vc_column_text][gem_button corner=”3″ icon_pack=”elegant” text=”Visit the VICTA gallery” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.victa.org.uk%2Ftree-for-treats-gallery-2021%2F”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1638280977416{background-image: url(https://www.victaparents.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/xmas-8.gif?id=35407) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-xs”][vc_empty_space height=”120px”][vc_column_text]
Watch a Christmas film
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1637933903227{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Cosy time! We all have our favourites! Make it extra cosy with Harriet’s hot chocolate.[/vc_column_text][gem_button corner=”3″ icon_pack=”elegant” text=”Get Harriet’s recipe” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.victa.org.uk%2Fharriets-christmas-hot-chocolate%2F”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”20″ css=”.vc_custom_1638266445025{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;background-color: rgba(4,51,71,0.76) !important;*background-color: rgb(4,51,71) !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1638281297856{background-image: url(https://www.victaparents.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/xmas-9.gif?id=35408) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-xs”][vc_empty_space height=”120px”][vc_column_text]
Make a Christmas wreath
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1638272306998{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Childhood 101 have rounded up wreath tutorials from recycled materials to traditional foliage.[/vc_column_text][gem_button corner=”3″ icon_pack=”elegant” text=”Visit the blog” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fchildhood101.com%2Fhomemade-christmas-wreath-ideas%2F”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1638281305591{background-image: url(https://www.victaparents.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/xmas-10.gif?id=35409) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-xs”][vc_empty_space height=”120px”][vc_column_text]
Bake festive braille biscuits
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1637934480766{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Even a novice baker can whip up these tactile Christmassy treats![/vc_column_text][gem_button corner=”3″ icon_pack=”elegant” text=”Get the recipe” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.victaparents.org.uk%2Fbraille-biscuits-2021%2F”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1638281313704{background-image: url(https://www.victaparents.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/xmas-11.gif?id=35410) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-xs”][vc_empty_space height=”120px”][vc_column_text]
Enjoy a Christmas choir
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1637934612348{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Local church groups, schools and carollers will be out and about performing, the perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1638281319048{background-image: url(https://www.victaparents.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/xmas-12.gif?id=35411) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-xs”][vc_empty_space height=”120px”][vc_column_text]
Make a scented pomander
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1637934769030{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Transform an orange with cloves and ribbon with National Geographic Kids.[/vc_column_text][gem_button corner=”3″ icon_pack=”elegant” text=”Visit the blog” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.natgeokids.com%2Fuk%2Fkids-club%2Fentertainment%2Fgeneral-entertainment%2Fhow-to-make-a-pomander-craft%2F”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”20″ css=”.vc_custom_1638266454857{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;background-color: rgba(4,51,71,0.76) !important;*background-color: rgb(4,51,71) !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1638281493563{background-image: url(https://www.victaparents.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/xmas-13.gif?id=35412) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-xs”][vc_empty_space height=”120px”][vc_column_text]
Make gingerbread slime
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1637935219550{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Kids love slime! Get them mixing their own Christmas concoction.[/vc_column_text][gem_button corner=”3″ icon_pack=”elegant” text=”How to make it” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.victaparents.org.uk%2Fgingerbread-slime-2021%2F”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1638281498184{background-image: url(https://www.victaparents.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/xmas-14.gif?id=35413) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-xs”][vc_empty_space height=”120px”][vc_column_text]
Decorate a ginger bread house
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1637935691523{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Bake and construct your own house and decorate with icing and sweets. Or, you can find nice ready-baked kits in the shops too.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1638281502889{background-image: url(https://www.victaparents.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/xmas-15.gif?id=35414) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-xs”][vc_empty_space height=”120px”][vc_column_text]
Do it yourself snow globe
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1637935610706{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Little Bins, Little Hands teach us how to make a simple and fun snow globe at home.[/vc_column_text][gem_button corner=”3″ icon_pack=”elegant” text=”Visit the blog” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Flittlebinsforlittlehands.com%2Fdiy-snow-globe%2F”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1638281507209{background-image: url(https://www.victaparents.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/xmas-16.gif?id=35415) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-xs”][vc_empty_space height=”120px”][vc_column_text]
Make cinnamon salt dough
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1637935863752{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Make your own Christmas scented dough – create decorations to bake and last![/vc_column_text][gem_button corner=”3″ icon_pack=”elegant” text=”How to make the dough” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.victaparents.org.uk%2Fcinnamon-salt-dough-2021%2F”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”20″ css=”.vc_custom_1638266463194{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;background-color: rgba(4,51,71,0.76) !important;*background-color: rgb(4,51,71) !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1638281720971{background-image: url(https://www.victaparents.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/xmas-17.gif?id=35416) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-xs”][vc_empty_space height=”120px”][vc_column_text]
Make a card for someone you love
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1637937634602{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Feel good factor! Sending a hand-made card in the post spreads cheer, joy and really shows you care – make it tactile or add some braille![/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1638281727250{background-image: url(https://www.victaparents.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/xmas-18.gif?id=35417) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-xs”][vc_empty_space height=”120px”][vc_column_text]
Make a pinecone bird feeder
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1637937543837{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Keep our feathered friends fed this winter with this fun family activity.[/vc_column_text][gem_button corner=”3″ icon_pack=”elegant” text=”Make your own feeder” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.victaparents.org.uk%2Fpine-cone-bird-feeder%2F”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1638281735605{background-image: url(https://www.victaparents.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/xmas-19.gif?id=35418) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-xs”][vc_empty_space height=”120px”][vc_column_text]
Christmas sensory tray
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1637937722365{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Explore all the senses of Christmas with your little one with our easy sensory tray.[/vc_column_text][gem_button corner=”3″ icon_pack=”elegant” text=”How to fill your tray” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.victaparents.org.uk%2Fchristmas-sensory-tray-2021%2F”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1638281740531{background-image: url(https://www.victaparents.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/xmas-20.gif?id=35419) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-xs”][vc_empty_space height=”120px”][vc_column_text]
Go Christmas carolling
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1637938029851{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]In the bleak mid-winter sing to spread some cheer… maybe test your carol knowledge first![/vc_column_text][gem_button corner=”3″ icon_pack=”elegant” text=”Classic FMs carols quiz” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.classicfm.com%2Flifestyle%2Fquizzes%2Fchristmas-carols-quiz%2F”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”20″ css=”.vc_custom_1638266473073{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;background-color: rgba(4,51,71,0.76) !important;*background-color: rgb(4,51,71) !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1638281888803{background-image: url(https://www.victaparents.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/xmas-21.gif?id=35420) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-xs”][vc_empty_space height=”120px”][vc_column_text]
Make frozen ice balls
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1638277550215{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Make these fun, quick ‘ice balls’ at home to create some very striking coloured frosty globes![/vc_column_text][gem_button corner=”3″ icon_pack=”elegant” text=”How to make them” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.victaparents.org.uk%2Ffrozen-ice-balls%2F”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1638281894043{background-image: url(https://www.victaparents.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/xmas-22.gif?id=35421) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-xs”][vc_empty_space height=”120px”][vc_column_text]
Today I’m grateful for…
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1638277805089{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Feel good factor! Take a moment for yourself – write a list of five things you are grateful for and feel the Christmas spirit levels rise.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1638281898812{background-image: url(https://www.victaparents.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/xmas-23.gif?id=35422) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-xs”][vc_empty_space height=”120px”][vc_column_text]
Make a scented garland
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1638278184589{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Incorporate scent into your Christmas décor with these traditional DIY garlands.[/vc_column_text][gem_button corner=”3″ icon_pack=”elegant” text=”Make your garland” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.victaparents.org.uk%2Fscented-christmas-garland%2F”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1638281905259{background-image: url(https://www.victaparents.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/xmas-24.gif?id=35423) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-xs”][vc_empty_space height=”120px”][vc_column_text]
Preform a random act of kindness
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1638278250982{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Feel good factor! Thank you for being part of our Christmas calendar, your first act of kindness is already done! Keep spreading cheer into the New Year![/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1638279530373{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1638282401446{background-color: #efd2d2 !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md”][vc_single_image image=”35594″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]
Make scented dough
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1637852219056{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]How to make your own simple Christmas scented dough for sensory play fun with the kids.[/vc_column_text][gem_button corner=”3″ icon_pack=”elegant” text=”Follow our guide here” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.victaparents.org.uk%2Fchristmas-scented-dough-2021%2F”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1638279530373{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1638282458693{background-color: #baced3 !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md”][vc_single_image image=”35571″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]
Donate toys to charity
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1637931241606{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Feel good factor! Take your un-played with toys to a charity shop or donate a new toy to one of the many charities collecting for families in need.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1638279530373{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1638279917858{background-color: #c0dbd2 !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md”][vc_single_image image=”35572″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]
Get wild this winter!
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1637931444892{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Take part in the Wildlife Trusts’ 12 Days Wild mini Christmas challenge.[/vc_column_text][gem_button corner=”3″ icon_pack=”elegant” text=”Find out more” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wildlifetrusts.org%2F12dayswild”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1638279530373{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1638279990475{background-color: #e8dfb7 !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md”][vc_single_image image=”35573″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]
Christmas treasure basket
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1637931683589{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Positive Eye shows us how to make a sensory Christmas treasure basket.[/vc_column_text][gem_button corner=”3″ icon_pack=”elegant” text=”Watch the video” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.victaparents.org.uk%2Fchristmas-treasure-basket-2021%2F”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1638279530373{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1638281191473{background-color: #d3c9e2 !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md”][vc_single_image image=”35574″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]
Read a Christmas story
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1637933873066{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Cosy time! What’s your favourite Christmas story? Fill a Christmas sack with your favourite books to share together or listen online.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1638279530373{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1638282600046{background-color: #dbdddd !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md”][vc_single_image image=”35575″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]
Make sensory snow paint
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1637933468900{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Growing a Jeweled Rose blog shares how to mix your own wintery snow paint.[/vc_column_text][gem_button corner=”3″ icon_pack=”elegant” text=”Visit the blog” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.growingajeweledrose.com%2F2013%2F11%2Fshivery-snow-paint-recipe.html”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1638279530373{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1638281236280{background-color: #efd2d2 !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md”][vc_single_image image=”35576″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]
Make a tactile decoration
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1637933597179{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]You’ll find lots of inspiration from VICTA’s Christmas decoration competition entries.[/vc_column_text][gem_button corner=”3″ icon_pack=”elegant” text=”Visit the VICTA gallery” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.victa.org.uk%2Fchristmas-decorations%2F”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1638279530373{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1638281252463{background-color: #baced3 !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md”][vc_single_image image=”35577″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]
Watch a Christmas film
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1637933903227{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Cosy time! We all have our favourites! Make it extra cosy with Harriet’s hot chocolate.[/vc_column_text][gem_button corner=”3″ icon_pack=”elegant” text=”Get Harriet’s recipe” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.victa.org.uk%2Fharriets-christmas-hot-chocolate%2F”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1638279530373{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1638279917858{background-color: #c0dbd2 !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md”][vc_single_image image=”35578″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]
Make a Christmas wreath
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1638272306998{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Childhood 101 have rounded up wreath tutorials from recycled materials to traditional foliage.[/vc_column_text][gem_button corner=”3″ icon_pack=”elegant” text=”Visit the blog” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fchildhood101.com%2Fhomemade-christmas-wreath-ideas%2F”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1638279530373{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1638282523862{background-color: #e8dfb7 !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md”][vc_single_image image=”35579″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]
Bake festive braille biscuits
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1637934480766{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Even a novice baker can whip up these tactile Christmassy treats![/vc_column_text][gem_button corner=”3″ icon_pack=”elegant” text=”Get the recipe” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.victaparents.org.uk%2Fbraille-biscuits-2021%2F”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1638279530373{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1638282566815{background-color: #d3c9e2 !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md”][vc_single_image image=”35580″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]
Enjoy a Christmas choir
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1637934612348{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Local church groups, schools and carollers will be out and about performing, the perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1638279530373{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1638282607319{background-color: #dbdddd !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md”][vc_single_image image=”35581″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]
Make a scented pomander
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1637934769030{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Transform an orange with cloves and ribbon with National Geographic Kids.[/vc_column_text][gem_button corner=”3″ icon_pack=”elegant” text=”Visit the blog” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.natgeokids.com%2Fuk%2Fkids-club%2Fentertainment%2Fgeneral-entertainment%2Fhow-to-make-a-pomander-craft%2F”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1638279530373{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1638282425614{background-color: #efd2d2 !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md”][vc_single_image image=”35582″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]
Make gingerbread slime
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1637935219550{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Kids love slime! Get them mixing their own Christmas concoction.[/vc_column_text][gem_button corner=”3″ icon_pack=”elegant” text=”How to make it” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.victaparents.org.uk%2Fgingerbread-slime-2021%2F”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1638279530373{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1638282479133{background-color: #baced3 !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md”][vc_single_image image=”35583″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]
Decorate a ginger bread house
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1637935691523{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Bake and construct your own house and decorate with icing and sweets. Or, you can find nice ready-baked kits in the shops too.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1638279530373{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1638279917858{background-color: #c0dbd2 !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md”][vc_single_image image=”35584″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]
Do it yourself snow globe
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1637935610706{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Little Bins, Little Hands teach us how to make a simple and fun snow globe at home.[/vc_column_text][gem_button corner=”3″ icon_pack=”elegant” text=”Visit the blog” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Flittlebinsforlittlehands.com%2Fdiy-snow-globe%2F”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1638279530373{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1638282531999{background-color: #e8dfb7 !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md”][vc_single_image image=”35585″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]
Make cinnamon salt dough
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1637935863752{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Make your own Christmas scented dough – create decorations to bake and last![/vc_column_text][gem_button corner=”3″ icon_pack=”elegant” text=”How to make the dough” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.victaparents.org.uk%2Fcinnamon-salt-dough-2021%2F”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1638279530373{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1638282576094{background-color: #d3c9e2 !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md”][vc_single_image image=”35586″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]
Make a card for someone you love
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1637937634602{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Feel good factor! Sending a hand-made card in the post spreads cheer, joy and really shows you care – make it tactile or add some braille![/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1638279530373{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1638282619382{background-color: #dbdddd !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md”][vc_single_image image=”35587″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]
Make a pinecone bird feeder
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1637937543837{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Keep our feathered friends fed this winter with this fun family activity.[/vc_column_text][gem_button corner=”3″ icon_pack=”elegant” text=”Make your own feeder” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.victaparents.org.uk%2Fpine-cone-bird-feeder%2F”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1638279530373{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1638282437422{background-color: #efd2d2 !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md”][vc_single_image image=”35588″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]
Christmas sensory tray
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1637937722365{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Explore all the senses of Christmas with your little one with our easy sensory tray.[/vc_column_text][gem_button corner=”3″ icon_pack=”elegant” text=”How to fill your tray” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.victaparents.org.uk%2Fchristmas-sensory-tray-2021%2F”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1638279530373{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1638282489454{background-color: #baced3 !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md”][vc_single_image image=”35589″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]
Go Christmas carolling
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1637938029851{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]In the bleak mid-winter sing to spread some cheer… maybe test your carol knowledge first![/vc_column_text][gem_button corner=”3″ icon_pack=”elegant” text=”Classic FMs carols quiz” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.classicfm.com%2Flifestyle%2Fquizzes%2Fchristmas-carols-quiz%2F”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1638279530373{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1638279917858{background-color: #c0dbd2 !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md”][vc_single_image image=”35590″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]
Make frozen ice balls
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1638277550215{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Make these fun, quick ‘ice balls’ at home to create some very striking coloured frosty globes![/vc_column_text][gem_button corner=”3″ icon_pack=”elegant” text=”How to make them” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.victaparents.org.uk%2Ffrozen-ice-balls%2F”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1638279530373{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1638282539847{background-color: #e8dfb7 !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md”][vc_single_image image=”35591″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]
Today I’m grateful for…
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1638277805089{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Feel good factor! Take a moment for yourself – write a list of five things you are grateful for and feel the Christmas spirit levels rise.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1638279530373{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1638282584191{background-color: #d3c9e2 !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md”][vc_single_image image=”35592″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]
Make a scented garland
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1638278184589{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Incorporate scent into your Christmas décor with these traditional DIY garlands.[/vc_column_text][gem_button corner=”3″ icon_pack=”elegant” text=”Make your garland” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.victaparents.org.uk%2Fscented-christmas-garland%2F”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1638279530373{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1638282627438{background-color: #dbdddd !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}” offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md”][vc_single_image image=”35593″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]
Preform a random act of kindness
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1638278250982{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Feel good factor! Thank you for being part of our Christmas calendar, your first act of kindness is already done! Keep spreading cheer into the New Year![/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
