With winter comes the excitement of the holiday season. The first snowflakes are about to fall, and the big countdown is about to begin! To help your child wait patiently for Christmas, here is an out-of-the-ordinary Advent calendar, sprinkled with educational activities and a touch of magic. Happy December, everyone!
Download our Advent calendar, which features 24 fun activities to do as a family! Alloprof offers two versions to choose from.
For each activity, Alloprof provides a short description and, in some cases, an invitation to visit the page that presents it, where you can download the printable resource.
This year, why not start a new tradition at your holiday table? Draw inspiration from the British Christmas cracker to add a little magic to your family dinner. Our method is so simple that even the youngest child can make them!
Every year, children who have been good, and those who have been a little mischievous, can write a letter to Santa Claus, free of charge. Aside from presenting their wish list, this special correspondence is a golden opportunity to create an environment that encourages writing and trying out a new writing routine. This year, letters must be sent before December 9, 2026!
Sometimes all it takes is creating the opportunity for a love of reading to blossom! Why not take advantage of the December atmosphere to read a Christmas story and set the tone for the holidays?
Kids love stories! They stimulate the imagination and the desire to learn. Encourage your child to invent their own story based on a Christmas theme.
Have a great time with your family playing the classic game of bingo! Print our Christmas-themed cards and help children get to know holiday vocabulary in a fun way by spotting the words the caller reads out.
The holiday season is a time for fun and for getting together as a family. Why not reach out to organizations that help families for whom this time of year can be more difficult? Here are a few ideas:
The holidays are an invitation to get closer to the people we love and to rediscover rich traditions, whether they come from our own family or from other parts of the world. Why not take some time with your grandparents, neighbours or friends to listen to their stories and learn more about their holiday traditions?
Encourage your child to create a family tree where they can add photos, drawings or anecdotes about family traditions. Older family members can also be invited to share their know-how in a small workshop for the younger ones: traditional festive recipes, decorations, knitting, stories or personal accounts, and more.
Craft projects are a great way to enjoy quality time together as a family during the holiday season, while helping children develop their fine motor skills and creativity.
Here you'll find six simple craft activities designed to get little ones involved in making festive decorations.
Whether they arrive by mail or by email, Christmas cards are always a pleasure to receive. To make the writing activity even more appealing, you can suggest that your child try a humorous, poetic or other style of writing.
For inspiration, here is a card template you can send!
It’s well known that learning a second language stimulates the brain. Why not take advantage of the holiday season to learn how to say “Merry Christmas” in several languages? It’s a fun activity that will help improve your child’s language skills.
To get started, simply use our handy tool.
While December means Christmas for many people, it is also a time when other cultural and religious holidays are celebrated around the world, such as the Jewish celebration of Hanukkah, Bodhi Day (the celebration of the Buddha's enlightenment), St. Lucia's Day in Sweden, the tradition of las posadas in Mexico, and many more. Learning about the different celebrations and traditions of other cultures is a unique chance to marvel at the diversity of festivities. To learn more, you'll find a calendar here that brings together many of these meaningful celebrations!
Bring the magic of the holiday season into your living room with a fun, educational sleight-of-hand trick that will amaze the whole family. This activity is sure to spark your child’s curiosity, and they’ll be proud to learn it and perform it for the rest of the family. It’s guaranteed to put a smile on everyone’s face!
A quiet, snowy day is the perfect excuse to spend some time colouring. Alloprof has a ton of fun designs and illustrations that your kids will love; they’re a great way to bring a little colour throughout the holiday season!
Ugly Christmas sweaters have become a cherished household tradition and the outfit of choice for Yuletide gatherings. While they’re easy to find in stores during the holidays, nothing beats a sweater you designed yourself. It’s not only more affordable and eco-friendly, but also a fun activity to enjoy with the whole family!
Take one of your old sweaters and make it festive: think felt accessories, pompoms, patterns, bells, garlands, ornaments and more. As this ugly transformation will probably be irreversible, avoid using a sweater you’re especially fond of.
With a few craft accessories and a little inspiration, you can create a truly tacky holiday outfit!
Encouraging your child to create a seek-and-find game is a fun way for them to practise formulating questions and using interrogative words (who, what, where, etc.).
For example, as you stroll through the streets, ask your child to find items such as a Christmas star, a candy cane, or an elf.
Players take turns guessing the word stuck to their forehead by asking only yes or no questions. You can also have one player act out their word charades-style or describe their word without using it, while the other players try to guess it. It’s a great way to help your kids expand their vocabulary over the holidays!
The goose game is a Christmas classic. For an evening of family fun, print out Flo’s version of this timeless board game! Each player takes on the role of Santa Claus, who has to overcome a number of obstacles to reach the final square.
This game is a great way to have fun as a family while practising counting and following the rules of a game.
Whether you prefer Christmas movies, classic films or comedies, get comfortable in your pyjamas, bundle up under a blanket with a cup of hot chocolate, and use your family movie time to ask your child to summarize the story. This cozy time together is also a great chance to slow down and recharge as a family after the whirlwind of holiday preparations!
The holiday break is coming up soon, so what better time to get in the Christmas spirit? This article shares a sleighful of fun family-friendly competitions. Aside from the fun of playing, games have a multitude of benefits. Among other things, they help:
Did you know that cooking teaches kids an array of mathematical concepts? All the more reason to dedicate a day of your Advent calendar to making a batch of delicious cookies.
Looking for a recipe? Take this opportunity to teach your child how to use online search tools correctly.
Grab a pencil and explore drawing iconic Christmas objects from a different angle! This activity combines art and geometry while strengthening your child’s sense of observation, ability to concentrate, and fine motor skills.
Alloprof offers 30 Christmas-themed cards for playing a memory game as a family. The idea is simple: find the matching pairs by flipping the cards over two at a time. It's a great way to stimulate your child's brain and sharpen their memory while enjoying time together!
Did you know? Learning a song is a great way to boost your child's memory! From Frosty the Snowman to Jiggle Bells, any song will do: sing them as a family and turn your living room into a little choir! Why not take the experience further by writing your own song together or preparing a short show to perform for your loved ones?
Curious about our best tips for memorizing a song? Take a look at the image above!
To decorate your home in the lead-up to the holidays, Alloprof offers printable banners that are ready to colour. Each family member can write a wish, a hope, or a sweet little note on one. Let creativity run wild with pencil crayons! Once the banners are decorated, all that's left is to string them together to make a one-of-a-kind garland, signed by the whole family.