4 Hudson Valley Parent
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Spring 2020
child have fun , take the lead and be the
instructor for the night.
Teach a skill. Crocheting, knitting,
sewing and the like teach valuable skills
like patience and math while encour-
aging hand-eye coordination. Use what
you have on-hand to introduce your
kids to a creative talent that might be
new to them. Have fun crafting friend-
ship bracelets for each family member,
or folding paper planes. Dedicate a few
evenings to finishing bigger projects.
Share the fun, virtually. Take turns
recording silly videos of family members
dancing or singing to upbeat music and
share them with family or friends for a
fun way to stay connected. Or make DIY
videos of easy projects, like tissue paper
flowers, for more shareable fun.
Decorate your home. Create a unique
work of art to hang in your home. Hand-
prints on canvas with a special family
word makes a great addition anywhere
in your home. A family photo collage, or
family photos decoupaged onto wood
pieces will look beautiful at the family
dining area, or in a family room.
Put away the cell
phones, turn up the
music and sit together
to create. No pressure for
perfection, just enjoy the
process and spend some
time together. I guarantee
the memories you make
will outlive the individual
crafts you create together.
The Whatever Mom is
a full-time wife and twin
mama living on coffee and
wine. Find her Whatever
Mom here, plus her musings
and shares on Facebook and
Twitter. Stay up to date with
her creative ideas and outin-
gs on Pinterest.
A Unique Montessori School
on an 85 Acre Campus
Preschool to 8th Grade
Expansive Academic Program
Farm Animals & Gardens
Environmental Stewardship
LEARNING
BY DOING
Life Skills - Self-Motivation
Exploration - Achievement
The Homestead School
Glen Spey, New York
homesteadschool.com
Photo
Credit:
Erin
Witkowski
SATURDAY, MAR 21
9 - NOON
