![]() We take about an hour or so to play a board game together. It’s sure to become a great keepsake you can add to your homeschool portfolio and look back on year after year. ![]() Your kids will fill out their page, looking back on the year and sharing some of their favorite memories and things they’ve learned. This is another page in the printable below. Activity #9: Fill Out the Year in Review Sheet You kids will have a great time figuring out the “clues” and running around to find the next one. ![]() I’ve tried to make all of the clues pretty generic, so you should be able to find someplace in your home that matches the card. Make sure you hide the second clue where this card leads to! You’ll hand the first card directly to your kids. At the end, you’ll hide a small prize for your kids to find (it can be anything you’d like!). There are 12 clue cards that you’ll hide around the house, each clue leading to the next one. The cards are included in my free printables below. Scavenger hunts are another one of my favorite activities – the kids have a blast! Activity #8: Go on a New Year’s Scavenger Hunt Grab some Bingo boards and have a few quick rounds! I love using M&M’s for markers on the boards.Īnd what would Bingo be without prizes? Pick up a few dollar store items to use as prizes for the winners. Write down these goals and put them in a visible place you can all see and strive for in the new year. ![]() What are some things you want to do together this year? What would you like to accomplish? Encourage everyone to set some goals for the new year, and maybe even set some goals as a family. This activity could go along well with the last one. Activity #6: Set Your Goals for the New Year If you want homeschooling bonus points, have your kids write down a short paragraph and draw a picture that encompasses the words they chose. Have each family member share their words and why they chose them. Activity #5: Pick Three Words to Describe This Year Need some playlist ideas? Check out this one from Wondermom Wannabe. This one doesn’t need much of an explanation! Get some party music blastin’ and try to outdo one another with your dance moves. Print one off for each of your kids, and enjoy watching them answer fun questions about their experiences this past year. You’ll find this activity in the free printable below. Activity #3: Make a New Year’s Cootie Catcher This website also has a lot of simple, fun ideas for New Year’s desserts the kids will love. One year we whipped up a quick batch of cupcakes, and then did a cupcake bar (I set out frosting and a variety of different toppings so the kids could create their own masterpiece). Have some fun in the kitchen making something sweet together to enjoy during your party. It wouldn’t be a party without some party hats, right? Print out the template here, then let your kids create their own festive headwear for the evening! Activity #2: Make a New Year’s Eve Dessert We go through a series of activities not necessarily every hour, but as we finish one, we move on to the next.ĭon’t worry – I’ve got this countdown and some of the printable activities ready for you to grab below! Activity #1: Decorate New Year’s Hats On the night of New Year’s Eve, we begin our countdown party in the afternoon. I usually make little smokies and a chili cheese dip in the crock pot as well, and of course we grab some sparkling cider! Our go-to’s are summer sausage, cheese, crackers, and fruit. My kids love to help stock up on snacks for the evening. We begin our festivities a couple of days before when we pick out the best part – snacks! If you’re looking for low-prep plans for a family New Year’s Eve party, read on to see what we do, then grab my New Year’s Eve Countdown Party printable at the end of the post (which will make your planning even easier!). Our New Year’s celebration is honestly pretty low key – but I do plan some activities throughout the night that are easy to prep, so much fun, and the kids get excited about! Now I love being able to spend New Year’s Eve with my own kids, making memories we will cherish for a lifetime. Growing up, the whole family had a big New Year’s Eve party each year either at my home or my grandparent’s house, and I have lots of great memories from them! I have always loved celebrating the end of the year and ringing in the New Year with my family. Looking for an easy prep, fun New Year’s Eve activity for the kids? Grab my FREE New Year’s Eve Printables and make some great memories ringing in the new year. You can read my full affiliate disclosure HERE. That means if you use them to make a purchase, I may earn a commission. Just so you know, this post contains affiliate links.
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