One problem I've had in accomplishing crafty projects with my 3-year-old is lack of preparations. Trying to do projects on the fly tests both our patience. For making Valentine's Day cards this year, I found that a little preparation went a long way in giving her hours of fun.
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A little prep will help a little one make fun Valentines
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Gather your materials and set up a work space. A child-size table or coffee table works great, but so does the floor.
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Cut out 10 large hearts (or as many as you need) from variously colored construction paper.
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Cut out colorful shapes in various sizes using additional sheets of construction paper and/or colored felt. If your junior friend can handle a safety scissors, this is a good step to involve her in.
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Open up the paste pot and stand back. It won't take long to see the creativity flowing.
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Be available to give advice and assistance, but don't overdo it. Your junior friend may need help with spelling and pasting thicker items (like buttons and popsicle sticks).
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The most important grownup role is in helping to stop one Valentine and start a new one. When one card reaches a critical mass, it may be appropriate to suggest the name of another friend. Present your young friend with a fresh heart. Put the finished card out of sight to dry. (You can also quietly make any necessary fixes.)
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Clean up and enjoy. Happy Valentine's Day!
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belle
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Dolly
10 Feb 22:40
aww! Whatta cutie!
Candace H.
11 Feb 00:21
Homemake cards are the best! Thanks for sharing pics of a creative genius at work!
northernstar
11 Feb 14:32
Aww so adorable and looks like she had fun :D
belle
11 Feb 15:06
This looks like fun ,My lil friend is only 14 months but ....next year!!! thanks for the advice about prepping and teacher constraint, good things to think about
She is a doll!
Knittin' Kitten
11 Feb 18:15
She's so lovely, Greg =) who was she making the card for?