20 BRAIN-BOOSTING WINTER BREAK ACTIVITY IDEAS

With winter break coming to an end, your kids might be running out of things to do! We’ve come up with a list of 20 fun and stimulating activities to stave off boredom and promote thinking. 

1. Solve a jigsaw, word, or number puzzle (or create your own)
2. Play a game of charades
3. Draw holiday cards
4. Paint from objects and people in your house
5. Create a sculpture out of junk from around the house
6. Go on a virtual tour of a museum or aquarium
7. Play a board game
8. Read a book
9. Create a family tree
10. Learn how to juggle
11. Watch a documentary 
12. Write a story about someone on winter break in a different time period
13. Cook something with 5 random ingredients from the fridge
14. Listen to a podcast
15. Create a PowerPoint about a random topic of interest
16. Direct a short film on your smartphone
17. Research about different holidays around the world
18. Learn a new skill like juggling or knitting
19. Reflect on your favorite parts of this year 
20. Go outside! 

We hope that this short list helps you and your family have a meaningful and memorable winter break. Happy holidays from the Acakid team!