Winter break is right around the corner, and families everywhere are looking for ways to keep children active, engaged, and excited while school is out. The good news? Learning doesn’t have to pause when the holiday season begins. With a little creativity, winter activities can be both joyful and educational, supporting curiosity, confidence, and skills in children of all ages.

Here are a few simple ways families can make the most of learning over winter break at home:

1. Holiday Cooking & Measuring Fun – Invite your child into the kitchen to help measure ingredients, stir batter, or plan a recipe. Cooking strengthens math concepts, fine motor skills, and responsibility, all while creating delicious holiday memories.

2. Build-It Challenges – Encourage children to replicate favorite winter-themed objects, snowflakes, trees, animals, using blocks, cardboard, or craft materials. These hands-on challenges boost spatial awareness, problem-solving, and creativity.

3. Cozy Reading Nook – Create a winter reading spot with pillows, blankets, and soft lighting. Even just 15 minutes a day helps children build vocabulary, imagination, and literacy skills.

4. Outdoor Winter Movement – Whether it’s a nature walk, scavenger hunt, or simply practicing balance on playground equipment, daily movement supports overall wellness, focus, and emotional regulation.

5. Kindness Challenges – Encourage your child to think of ways to spread kindness, writing cards, donating toys, or helping a neighbor. Small acts inspire empathy, confidence, and a sense of purpose during the holiday season.

If you are looking for more fun and educational activities, Stepping Stone School’s Diamond Club™ is just the place!

Join the Shine Squad! A Sneak Peek at Our 2025 Winter Break Camp – Mind in Motion!

This winter, our Diamond Club™ school-age students will experience a camp full of energy, exploration, and teamwork! At Mind in Motion, each day blends hands-on learning with active challenges designed to keep children moving, thinking, and discovering.

Camp Highlights Include:

• LEGO® Engineering Challenges – Children will collaborate on fast-paced, themed building projects that spark creativity and strengthen engineering, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Culinary Skills Projects – Campers will explore measurement, nutrition, and technique while preparing simple seasonal recipes.
• Field Trips & Adventures – Students will head out on exciting outings that expand their knowledge of the world and connect learning to real-life experiences.
• Physical Competitions & “Minute to Win It” Games – High-energy activities help children build coordination, teamwork, and perseverance in a fun, supportive environment.
• End-of-Week Talent Show – Get ready to watch your child shine! Campers will prepare and present their own special performance,one of the most memorable parts of the week.
• Building Character Through Community Connection – Philanthropy and giving are core values of our Diamond Club™ program. This season, our campers will share joy and holiday cheer by visiting a local retirement community. These meaningful interactions help children develop empathy, confidence, and lifelong respect for community service.

By the end of the week, your child will leave camp with:

• New friendships
• Hands-on learning experiences
• Strengthened skills
• Increased confidence
• Memories that last a lifetime

And as a special surprise, every child will receive lighted glasses to celebrate their hard work and bright achievements! Your child will be excited to come to camp, and won’t want to leave! Join the Shine Squad Today! Space is limited for our 2025 Winter Break Camp: Mind in Motion.

Enroll today at the Diamond Club™ and let your child shine this season!