 |
| Get free images here |
So this week I introduced my 3 year old to Hopscotch. She's really into numbers and hopping at the moment, so it was a bit of a no brainer. But it got me wondering how many of our kids have played it and how many other things, that past generations have come up with, are they missing?
The National Trust launched a new programme last week, called '50 things to do before you're 11 and 3/4'. Lots of it is quite simple stuff, but some things will definitely take us a while to cross off. You can see the list here.
It also got me thinking about a new small gift idea for kids. I could add a 'Childhood Challenge' to their cards. Here are some examples:
'Before you're 4, learn how to play hopscotch' (and include a piece of chalk), 'Before you're 3, grow some cress' (include a sheet of toilet paper and some seeds), 'Come egg rolling with me this Easter', 'Set fire to a leaf using a magnifying glass' (not sure their parents will thank me for that, but at least I didn't suggest a small creature or sibling ;-)Am always on the lookout for other creative, outdoor, simple ideas...suggestions on a postcard.
OK so it's not a postcard but..... for your 'grow some cress' (include a sheet of toilet paper and some seeds') also include a template to put over the top so the seeds are sown and grow to either spell their name or perhaps just their initial if their name is long. Could also be a number if it's for a birthday present.
ReplyDelete