Because you deserve a Christmas where you’re not answering DMs at midnight…

Running a children’s activity business in December is magical… and absolutely exhausting. Between Christmas specials, parties, waiting list enquiries and last-minute parents trying to squeeze in “just one more class,” your time disappears faster than the glitter in your sensory tray.

But here’s the good news: with the right systems in place, you can claw back hours every single week — and protect your sanity going into the New Year.

This practical guide walks you through five simple time-saving systems you can set up quickly, even if tech usually makes you want to cry into your cuppa.

1. A Booking System That Does the Talking For You

If you’re still taking bookings through DMs, email, or WhatsApp… that’s the fastest route to burnout.

A good booking system will:

• confirm places automatically
• send reminders
• handle cancellations or reschedules
• take payments upfront
• remove the back-and-forth conversations entirely

Whether you use ClassForKids, BookWhen, Pebble, BookThatIn, or something else, the goal is the same: take yourself out of the admin role so you can get back to delivering magical sessions.

Time saved: usually 3–5 hours a week.

2. A “Festive FAQ” Message You Can Paste Everywhere

December brings repeat questions:

• “Do you have any spaces this week?”
• “Is the Christmas class suitable for 1-year-olds?”
• “How do I join the waiting list?”
• “Can I just turn up?”

Create a single message answering your top 5 questions, save it to Notes on your phone, and paste it wherever needed.

Better yet turn it into:

• an Instagram Story Highlight
• a pinned Facebook post
• or a quick Canva graphic you can repost weekly

Time saved: constant micro-saves that seriously add up.

3. A Content Template You Reuse All Month

You don’t need 20 different types of posts in December.

Create ONE simple Canva template and reuse it for:

• class reminders
• last-minute spaces
• “last chance before Christmas”
• “just added a new date”
• schedule changes

Same layout, new text. Done.

Your audience won’t notice but you will, when you’re not redesigning every time you post.

Time saved: 2–4 hours + no Canva guilt.

4. Email Automations That Warm Up January Customers Early

Even if you’re fully booked now, January can sometimes go quiet.

Set up a simple 2–3 email automation:

• Welcome email – who you are, how classes run
• Value email – tips for supporting their little ones’ development
• Booking info – priority access for your January timetable

You’ll build a warm waiting list while you focus on your December sessions.

Time saved: future you sends a thank-you card.

5. A DM Reply Shortcut for Enquiries

December is PACKED with enquiries, but you don’t have the bandwidth to chat for ages.

Set up a few quick shortcuts, such as:

• “Here’s the link to my Christmas timetable 🎅👇”
• “Pop your email here and I’ll send the January priority dates”
• “Here’s everything you need to know about classes this week 🎄”

Simple, friendly, to the point and no need to keep typing the same thing over and over.

Time saved: enough to actually drink a hot brew for once.

Final Thoughts

December is not the month to be glued to your inbox — especially when you’re juggling classes, family, parties, glitter explosions and everything else!

If you’re fed up of:

• typing the same replies over and over
• losing enquiries because you’re too busy to respond
• forgetting to follow up with warm leads
• or feeling chained to your phone…

…then it’s time to put a system in place that does the work for you.

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