This is what you get when you allow your kids freedom with glue, scissors, and construction paper. Hunter made an awesome art piece of living with the dinosaurs.
Supplies Needed
- Oodles of Construction Paper
- Safety Scissors
- Glue Sticks
- Stencils, Rulers, Stickers – oh my!
- A healthy dose of imagination
Directions
- Set ground rules [i.e. no coloring on the carpet or table]
- Pass out supplies
- Grab your latest crochet project
- Sit back and listen to the wheels turn
And the aftermath… but then you just remind them if they don’t pick it up then no special treats. Here a special treat is watching How It’s Made or National Geographic channel. Yes, I know. I’m blessed.
When was the last time you set out craft supplies and said ‘go for it‘?
Alaina Frederick, publisher of Dinker & Giggles, loves helping to create a healthy environment for her four boys and husband. Her favorite time of year is winter - trees blanketed with fresh snow, hot cocoa in hand, and a great book completing the package.
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Hello. My name is Alaina and I'm a app junkie. whew... I feel better. I'm raising four boys to be outstanding husbands and spectacular human beings. Thanks for stopping by and finding that little something to giggle about with me! 
Wow, a lot of freedom, but I guess that’s how kids can get creative. We as parent’s can’t always worry about things being picked up.. let the imagination soar
Great post.
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I do this every weekend with my kids, although usually it’s because I need to work and that’s the perfect way to keep them busy while I finish a project. If time allows, I’ll dive in with them though, I love releasing my creativity together with them.
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Very true! For me I tend to give them some sort of direction in what I want the final project to look like but today it was do what inspires you!