12 Playful Ways to Welcome the New Year

These printable play invitations offer meaningful ways to connect as one year ends and another begins. Simply print, cut, and play. Whether you're planning a family-focused New Year's Eve celebration or setting goals for the year ahead, these prompts will inspire the whole family to talk, create, and play together.

Here are a few of our favorite ways to use these printable play cards:

Center your family's New Year's Eve (or New Year's Day) celebration around your favorite play invitations.

Place them in a basket or bowl and encourage your child to choose one at random whenever you have some time to play.

Connect all year long. Dedicate time to one specific experience each week or month. For example, maybe your family looks forward to trying one play invitation every Friday evening!