Snowflakes today

Today we have real snowflakes outside.  Not the fun kind you can play in though- the kind that whip around and burn your face.  Not enough to sled, but still covering the ground and making our house feel cozy.  One of the things I want to do this year is create more with my kids.  Cal in particular since he is my last one home- but the girls too at least once a week after school.  

Nothing huge or complicated.  Nothing junky and trashy.  Pinterest is helping me a lot here!  It's a challenge for me to find kid projects that are worth the mess.  Here is the one Cal and I did today to honor the snow that has finally come!  I saw the project here.  It's on my For the Kids Pinterest board.

 We only had this bronze glitter but I like it.  What about you?  Are planning to create more with your kids?  I admit that I feel nervous since many projects have ended in frustration.  Working with one is much easier!  Do you have some suggestions for me?  

Comments

[amy dunn]

NO WAY!!! I know that's terrible but it stresses me out! Adelaide needs to be a little bigger and then I think I will be able to handle it. :) Love your snow flakes and I really like the bronze glitter.

[Kim]

Thanks for leaving me a comment! Your snowflake came out great! Love the bronze. :)

I hope the snow and wind settles so that you can get some playtime in the real stuff!

~Kim
LearnCreateLove.com

[kristin]

i created a "craft box" for my boys (like this one http://kleas.typepad.com/kleas/2009/11/kids-craft-box.html) and i fill in the empty boxes as needed with new or gathered materials ...a little glue, a pad of paper and the kids can feel free to explore + create using what they may. and (hopefully) it's frustration free!

love your snowflake!

[kristin]

http://kleas.typepad.com/kleas/2009/11/kids-craft-box.html

(oops, the above link didn't work)

[Cate]

I used to do so much with my oldest, a little less with my next and barely anything with the last 2. It's the mess that's the problem. Luckily, I take them to playgroup every week so they can get their craft on there!

[Alison]

Yes! I actually just created a 'creative play' board on Pinterest. We are some what limited since Holden is only 19 months but I love watching him create and learn new things!! The snowflake is super cute.....you should do more and decorate a window for when the real stuff is gone.

[Heidi S]

So cute! I love the bronze glitter! I don't know if you're into painting with the kids but I love to watercolor paint coffee filters with my class (1st grade) then guide them to fold and cut them into paper snowflakes once they are dry. It's quite a lesson in patience but they're always so excited with the finished snowflakes (and trust me they aren't generally "perfect"). :)

[Heidi]

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