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Activities For You and Your Children
Some ideas brought to you from Mick and his children.

Activity # 1

With Christmas fast approaching, what better activity than to make Christmas cards. These are much much nicer than a bought card, more personal and of course, much cheaper. Think of the joy your family and friends will get from these personalized cards too, when they see the creativity that your children have put into them.

What you will need

Some white cardboard
Acrylic poster or student paints
Small paint brushes
Glitter

What To Do

Start by cutting and folding the cardboard to the size required, if they are to be posted, ensure the size fits the envelopes you will use.
If you are using paints, now comes the fun, and is best done outside where it will be easier to clean up afterwards. Get your children to paint their Christmas themes onto the cards, if they are too young for this, get a few potatoes, and cut into stars, Christmas tree shapes, bells and the like, then put some red, green or other paint lightly over the shape so they can then press it against the card.
The youngsters will love doing this next part believe me, while the paint is still wet, sprinkle some glitter over the paint to give that Christmas sparkle effect.
Let dry and you now have those very special cards to send and spread the Christmas spirit with.

Helpful hints...

I use takeaway food containers and egg cartons as "disposable" paint trays.
If your children love to paint as mine do, (the walls, shelves, cupboards, floor, carpet...lol) I purchase student acrylic paints in 2 litre(1/2 gal) cartons, normally in white, black, green, red, blue and yellow; this way you always have plenty on hand.
You can also make birthday or any other occasions cards in the same way, giving more enjoyment to your children and yourself.
Oh, and best not eat the potatoes afterwards :-)

Now, I hope you enjoy your quality time with your children as I do.

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