After your child has made and decorated his calendar, post it in a prominent place. Each day invite him to draw or write a holiday symbol to mark the passing of time. Reading and writing are two events that naturally increase during the holidays. Here are some ways to get your kids involved in the sharing of sentiments, too. Visit your local library.
Most libraries have special displays of holiday books.
Check out books to read aloud as a family. You will want to find books that relate to your holiday rituals, but you may also want to explore the holiday traditions of other religions and cultures. Talk about how holiday practices are similar and how they differ. Create a Family Newsletter. Many families share news during the holiday season.