5 Fun Christmas Play Ideas with CONNETIX
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Christmas is a magical time to gather with loved ones, share joyful moments and create lasting memories. What better way to celebrate the season than through play? With CONNETIX, your family can explore festive builds that combine creativity, imagination and hands-on fun. From puzzles to decorations, these holiday-inspired ideas are sure to delight everyone in the family.
1. Grinch Puzzle
Bring some Grinchy fun into your Christmas playtime! Start by outlining the shape of the Grinch on a large sheet of paper or a whiteboard, then remove the CONNETIX and let the puzzle-solving begin. To make it easier for younger kids, colour-code the tiles to their matching spots. For an added challenge, include extra pieces that don’t belong.
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2. Rolling Reindeer
Turn a CONNETIX car base into an adorable reindeer sleigh! Build the reindeer on top of the car base, adding antlers and a red nose for extra Christmas cheer. Once complete, roll your reindeer around the house for some holiday-themed imaginative play.
3. Snowman Ball Run
Celebrate the season with a frosty friend! Use clear tiles to create a Snowman Ball Run that doubles as a beautiful holiday display and a fun engineering challenge. This trickier project is ideal for older kids or as a collaborative family activity.
4. Nativity Scene
5. Whiteboard Decorations
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For many families, a nativity scene is a Christmas classic. With CONNETIX, you can create a unique and colourful nativity display without the need to store bulky decorations for the rest of the year. Build the stable, then add key elements including characters, a manger (filled with hay or shredded paper), animals, trees and a star, then disassemble them after the season for easy storage.
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Get creative with simple and fun decorations using CONNETIX and a whiteboard. Arrange the tiles into Christmas shapes from baubles to stockings and even presents. You can add drawings or write festive messages around them for a personal touch.
For some great Christmas-inspired decorations check out the printable resource cards on the CONNETIX website, there’s Santa, a sleigh, candy canes and so much more to discover!
The Present:
The Bell:
The Bauble:
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