Bringing the Spirit of New York into Your Home
As a parent in the city that never sleeps, you know how magical New York becomes during the holidays. At Seaside Staffing Company, our nannies love sharing creative ways to bring that sparkle inside your home. Here’s a peek at some amazing holiday crafts your little ones can make with their nanny.
Turn Central Park into a Snow Globe
Remember walking through Central Park when the first snow falls? Your kids can capture that magic in a jar. Their nanny can help them gather tiny treasures from their park adventures – maybe a twig from their favorite climbing tree or a leaf from their secret hiding spot. Pop these into a mason jar with some glitter “snow” and a tiny ice skater, and voila! They’ve got their very own piece of Central Park to shake and watch the snow swirl.
Make Your Own Mini Rockefeller Tree
Let’s face it – nothing says NYC holidays quite like that massive tree at Rock Center. Here’s a sweet twist: your kiddos can create their own version using their handprints as pine branches. A few layers of green handprints, some sparkly decorations, and a gold star on top, and they’ve got a personal piece of this New York tradition. Plus, you’ll treasure these handprint keepsakes long after they’ve outgrown making them.
Create a Times Square Ball That’s All Their Own
Who says you need to brave the Times Square crowds to experience the ball drop? Your nanny can help your little ones make their own sparkly versions using clear ornaments. Fill them with glitter, add some tiny lights, and maybe even write the year ahead. Hang them up, and you’ve got your own mini New Year’s celebration ready to go!
Paint the Brooklyn Bridge in Holiday Lights
Everyone knows our Brooklyn Bridge looks stunning lit up at night. Your kids can recreate that magic with some black paper and shimmery paint. Using cotton swabs (way less messy than fingers!), they can dot on twinkling holiday lights along their version of the bridge. It’s a perfect mix of NYC pride and holiday cheer.
Design Your Own Fifth Avenue Window
Skip the crowds at Saks and let your kids dream up their own holiday windows. Using shoe boxes, they can create tiny wonderland scenes that rival the real deal. Send their nanny and the kids on a field trip to see the actual windows first – it’s amazing what inspiration they’ll bring back home.
Making Memories in the City
These projects, favorites among our Seaside Staffing Company nannies, do more than just keep little hands busy. They help your kids fall even more in love with their city while creating decorations you’ll actually want to keep. The best part? Your nanny can tweak these ideas to work perfectly for your kid’s age and interests.
Living in New York during the holidays is special, and these crafts help your children appreciate what makes our city magical this time of year. Plus, they’ll end up with some pretty cool decorations that tell their own New York story.
