Welcoming a New Year is exciting, especially for children embarking on a new school year, in a different room, with different faces. Embracing change is an important life skill - so let's start early.
Encouraging newness helps children to embrace change and see it as positive.
The New Year is a wonderful opportunity to create lasting memories and introduce family traditions.
Here are some suggestions to welcome the New Year.
Family Resolution Jar
Start a tradition of writing down simple family resolutions or goals. For children, focus on fun resolutions like “read a new book each week” or “learn to bake cookies.” Revisit the jar throughout the year or glue them to a poster that you can all see them.
Storytime and Reflection
Choose a book about celebrating the New Year, then talk about your favorite memories from the past year and what everyone is excited for in the new one.
Create a Time Capsule
Have children gather small items that represent their year—drawings, photos, or favorite trinkets—and seal them in a time capsule to open next New Year’s Eve.
Glow-in-the-Dark Dance Party
Turn down the lights, hand out glow sticks or necklaces, and play some fun, upbeat music for a child-friendly dance party to ring in the New Year.
“Wishing Wall” for the New Year
Set up a wall or poster board where children can write or draw their hopes and wishes for the upcoming year. Display their creations as a reminder of their dreams.
How do you celebrate and acknowledge the New Year in your family?
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