The holiday season is full of joy, wonder, and togetherness—but let’s be honest, keeping kids entertained during those long winter days can sometimes feel like a challenge. Don’t worry! Nelson Goose’s Parent’s Corner is here to help with a sleigh full of ideas to keep little ones busy, inspired, and smiling all season long.

1. Create a Festive Reading Nook

Transform a corner of your home into a cosy holiday reading space. Add soft cushions, twinkling fairy lights, and a stack of festive books to make it feel extra magical. Encourage your child to pick a story (like The Bike Ride!) and enjoy some quiet time together.

Tip: Let your child help decorate the nook with their favourite holiday crafts to make it truly special.

2. Try Fun Winter Activities from Quest Corner

Nelson Goose’s Quest Corner is packed with puzzles, riddles, and challenges to keep little hands and minds engaged! Perfect for snowy afternoons indoors, these activities bring learning and fun together.

Idea: Download Santa’s Story Sleigh Ride activity pack and join your child in solving festive riddles or completing Christmas-themed puzzles.

3. Make Story time a Holiday Tradition

There’s nothing like curling up with a good book on a winter evening. Set aside time each day for family story time, whether it’s reading a bedtime adventure or enjoying a classic Christmas tale.

Tip: Let your child take turns reading aloud, or create your own holiday story together featuring characters like Nelson Goose and his friends!

4. Explore the Great Outdoors (Even in Winter!)

Wrap up and head outside for a winter adventure. Go on a nature walk, look for animal tracks in the snow, or collect pinecones for a crafting session. Afterwards, warm up with hot cocoa and a good book.

Idea: Turn your walk into a scavenger hunt—challenge your child to find winter treasures like red berries, frosty leaves, or a bird’s nest!

5. Sing Along to Nelson Goose’s Song

Keep the holiday spirit alive with A Wonderful Day for a Book! 🎵 This cheerful tune is perfect for inspiring a love of reading and brightening cozy winter days after the festivities.

Tip: Play the song during story time or while unwinding together. It’s the perfect way to carry a bit of Christmas magic into the New Year!

6. Share the Gift of Creativity

Even though Xmas is over, it’s the perfect time to keep those creative juices flowing! Encourage your little ones to draw, write, or even make up their own stories inspired by the winter season.

Idea: Ask your child to create a new adventure for Nelson Goose and his friends – maybe a snowy escapade with birds, mice, and badgers! Share their creations with family and friends to spread the joy.

7. Take a Break with Bedtime Animations

The festive season may be behind us, but winding down with a magical bedtime story never goes out of style! Nelson Goose’s Meeting Olly the Mouse animation is a gentle, heartwarming short tale that’s perfect for cosy winter nights.

Tip: Snuggle up with your little ones, press play, and let this enchanting story help them drift off into dreamland. Sweet dreams await!

The holidays are a wonderful time to connect with your family, spark creativity, and make lasting memories. With ideas from Nelson Goose’s Parent’s Corner, you’ll have plenty of fun ways to keep the kids entertained while nurturing their imaginations.