With Christmas being less than10 days away, if you haven’t started decorating, today’s a good day to make garlands and snowflakes to hang. Below are ideas that are simple enough to do with a child, but can be complex enough to challenge most adults.
Paper Snowflakes Some of the patterns are based on William Bentley’s photographs. Bentley was called “The Snowflake Man” because he was the first person to photograph ice crystals from snow on his farm in Jericho, Vermont.
3-D Snowflake
Popcorn Garland This can be a treat for the birds after the holiday season ends.
Paper Chains
If you like to fold and cut, try making a Christmas Tree with a star using the technique Kirigami.
RELAXATION TIP
Use colored pencils, crayons, markers, pastels or even watercolors to color a holiday mandala. As noted in the October 21 post on mandalas, coloring is a great way to meditate and relax. You can download a variety of holiday designs from http://www.kids-n-fun.com/coloringpages/kleurplaat_Mandala-Christmas_360.aspx
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