10 Tips for Peaceful Crafting with the Kids
Are you looking for ways to keep craft time with your children simple and
fun? If so, I hope you will put some of the following suggestions to use.
1.Find the craft the kids want to make and then make a list of all the
supplies you will need to make the craft.
2.If you do not have
everything on hand add the supplies you need to your shopping list so you will
not forget them.
3.Put a plastic table cloth down where you will be
crafting.
4.Have all supplies laid out before you announce craft time to
your kids.
5.Use non-toxic paints, glues, etc.
6.Have wet wipes
and paper towels handy for spills.
7.Always try to have extra supplies
in case something is lost or torn, etc.
8.Let them wear old clothes so
you will not be stressed out over ruining what they are wearing.
9.Show
the kids how to do the craft but let them do it in their own way. If you insist
on it being perfect then you might as well do the craft yourself and forget
about having craft time with the kids. It also makes the children think that
everything has to be perfect and that their best is not good enough. Sometimes
little hands need help but you know you have gone too far when you are the only
one left at the craft table.
10.Have fun! Don't worry about a little
paint on their hands & faces, take pictures instead.
I hope you will
try these suggestions for a stress free craft time with your children. Show them
how to have fun, they will learn how to be stressed out way too soon anyway.
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