Whether you’re reading traditional tales together or laughing hysterically at old family yarns, storytelling is an awesome way to bond over the holidays. Introduce older kids to stories about Sindbad, Aladdin, and Ali Baba in the book Tales From the Arabian Nights, or cuddle up for some toddler co-reading using National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Why.

Tips for Giving Children the Most Awesome Holiday Season Ever

No matter how your family celebrates the holidays, one thing’s for sure. Everyone wants it to be the most wonderful time of the year—especially for the kids. Check out these ideas from Nat Geo Kids on how your family can make the most out of the season.

ByRachel Buchholz
Give Back

The holidays often mean gifts. Lots of them. Show kids the meaning of giving back with these printable coupons for random acts of kindness. It’s also a great time of year to help out our endangered animal friends. See if your children would prefer to ask for donations to a furry fund instead of presents, or if one of these rescue tips will get them roaring.

Inspire Creativity

So you know your family will be doing a lot of visiting this season. Inspire the kids to capture the moment through photography. Check out these tips for getting the best shot. Got some doodlers? Have them draw weird vending machine items or create odd road signs in the Weird But True Sticker Doodle Book.