Let’s Play! Holiday Word Games for All Ages

Angela Comer-Lam
Dec 8, 2025
1 min read

8 December 2025

Hello Wonderful Families,

The holidays are a wonderful time to play with language, practice new words, and enjoy each other’s company. Here are a few festive games for all ages:

1. “I Spy”—Holiday Edition

“I spy something red and round” (bauble, apple)
“I spy something that sparkles” (tinsel, snowflake, smile!)

2. Christmas “Charades”

Write simple holiday words or actions (star, reindeer, wrapping a gift) on slips of paper.

Take turns acting out and guessing.

3. Silly Santa Stories

Start a story together: “On Christmas Eve, Santa’s sleigh landed on a…”

Let your child finish the sentence.
Keep passing the story back and forth for as long as you like!

Great for: Building vocabulary, listening, and confidence—plus sharing a laugh.

Want more language play?

Our Ultimate Scavenger Hunt Bundle is packed with printable clues and activities—great for rainy days or family gatherings.

With holiday cheer,

Angela

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