Easter is the perfect time to get creative. Drawing is one of the simplest ways to bring out your inner artist. In fact, with a few inexpensive tools, drawing is a great activity for the entire family to enjoy.
Yes, using crayons on paper is a wonderful way to create an original Easter masterpiece. But do not limit your creativity. Draw on other materials including construction paper, sandpaper, poster board, and boiled eggs. A hard boil egg is the perfect canvas for your Easter creation.
Now, what to draw? Consider the following drawing prompts for Easter.
1. Cross
2. Tomb
3. Easter Bunny
4. Easter Eggs (Drawing different patterns, use multi-colors, or add names)
St. Patrick’s Day usually brings large parades, community events, and other social activities. Unfortunately, the ongoing pandemic restrictions mean the yearly events are canceled. Are you looking for last-minute activities to safely celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? Check out the following St. Patrick’s Day ideas for you or your entire family to enjoy.
Make a Leprechaun Trap
St. Patrick’s Day would not be complete without tales of leprechauns. Use the tales as inspiration to make a leprechaun trap. Cereal boxes and craft materials are perfect supplies to build a trap. Get creative. Take photos and try to catch a leprechaun for his gold.
Shamrock Art
Draw, trace, or print a blank shamrock. Use the shamrock as a template.
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Paint or color the shamrock.
Glue glitter, split peas, yarn, sequins, macaroni, or other material to your shamrock. (If you do decide to glue items to your shamrock template, use card stock to print the outline)
Decorate and hang your shamrocks around the house.
Use your decorated shamrocks as placemats for a traditional Irish meal.
Traditional Irish Meal
Preparing a traditional Irish meal is one of the best ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Pinterest has numerous recipes to follow. Whether you prepare the meal yourself or involve the entire family, try something new.
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Colcannon
Dublin Coddle
Irish Champ
Irish Lamb Stew
Irish Soda Bread
Corned Beef and Cabbage
Guinness Cake
Watch St. Patrick’s Day Movies
St. Patrick’s Day is a great day for family movie night. (Yes, you and your cat count.) Make popcorn, eat green candies or order pizza. And watch a great movie to celebrate the day.
Do you write in your journal daily? Or are you thinking about starting journal writing? If you are trying to develop content, check out the following journal writing prompts for March.
What are you looking forward to this month?
How did February go for you, your family, work, school, or other commitments? List your highs and lows for last month.
Describe the pandemic in your area. Are you still on restrictions? Did you get the COVID shot?
What are you doing to stay healthy?
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Would rather go back in time to meet your ancestors or go forward to meet future generations? Why?
Do you view yourself as a city person or a country person? Why?
If you could switch places with a fictional character, who would you pick? Why?
If every day is a learning experience, what did you learn today? Go into details.
Where is your “happy” place?
Free write for 15 minutes.
Describe a favorite childhood memory.
What personal goal are you attempting to achieve right now? What steps are you taking to make this goal a success?
Describe yourself. (Be Kind).
Write a letter to your future self, include future accomplishments.
How do you describe friendship? Are you a good friend?
Name three things you want to try.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Did you celebrate?
What were you doing today at 9 am, 2 pm, and 6 pm? Go into detail.
If you could pick any timeline in history to grow up in, what would you choose? Why?
Happy 1st Day of Spring! What is your favorite part of Spring?
Did you go on spring break trips as a child? Where did you go? Write about the experience.
Make a spring bucket list.
What is your all-time favorite song? Why?
Write a personal fact that no one else knows. Why do you keep this memory a secret?
Write a review.
Write about your family, co-workers, significant other, pets, or friends.
What do you feel is your biggest personality trait?
What is your springtime guilty pleasure?
Describe your dream life.
Describe what failure looks like to you. Now, describe success.
What are you hoping to accomplish in the next nine months of 2021?
Are you looking to start a new Christmas tradition? How about making handmade Christmas wrapping paper for all of your gifts? Doing Christmas crafts as a family activity is a great way to celebrate the holiday season. Best of all, making homemade gift wrap is an easy project for all ages.
Materials Needed:
Sponges of any size and shape
Scissors
Butcher paper, newsprint, or other types of packing paper (You can purchase rolls of brown shipping paper at your local dollar store).
Paint
Containers for paint
Markers
Instructions:
Cut sponges into various shapes, for example, Christmas trees, gift boxes, stars, candy canes, and ornaments. (Help younger children cut the sponges into shapes.)
Spread your choice of paper on a flat surface.
Squirt small amounts of paint in your container.
Dip your cut sponge into the paint.
Make certain the paint covers the entire sponge for a clear shape.
Press sponge on to the paper. When you are finished, simply rinse the sponges of the entire paint residue. You can use the sponges more than once.
Continue the process until you reach your desired design.
Allow the paint shapes to dry.
Use markers to add outlines, Christmas songs, Bible verses, names, or other designs to your gift wrap.
Now, wrap your Christmas gifts and enjoy it.
Homemade gift wrap is an excellent way to provide a personalized touch to your presents. Use your imagination to create numerous sheets of wrapping paper. Set the mood for family fun by playing Christmas music, drinking hot chocolate, and eating snacks.
Are you and your family spending more time at home this Christmas season? Are you searching for fun, simple activities to do together? How about a daily drawing challenge?
Spending a little time each day drawing can help expand your child’s imagination, increase vocabulary, and enhance fine motor skills. Unsure what to draw? Check out the following drawing prompts for the Christmas season.
Santa
Elf
Candy Cane
Gifts
Star
Angel
Snowman
Snowflakes
Bells
Reindeer
North Pole
Santa’s Sleigh
Toys
Manger
Nativity
Ornaments
Gift Tags
Christmas Stockings
Christmas Wreath
Christmas Tree
Red and Green
Ribbons and Bows
Mistletoe
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
Snow Globe
Mittens and Scarves
Peace
Love
Animals in the Snow
Welcoming 2021
Drawing is an open-ended activity. There is no right or wrong way to do it. Simply use your imagination.
Halloween is not canceled. The holiday is just a little different this year. For those staying close to home, finding other family-friendly activities is a great way to celebrate. With adult supervision, create pumpkin suncatchers to display outdoors or hang in your windows.
List of Materials
Pony Beads
Cake Pie (The round cake pans from dollar store ones work well. You do not have to worry about ruining your favorite cake pan.)
Nut (Use a nut to hang your suncatcher. Drilling a hole in your suncatcher is another option. But you always run the risk of cracking your finished project.)
Instructions
Place your pony beads in your desired design into the cake pan. Arranging your beads is the longest part. If you are having trouble placing your beads, use a toothpick to gently move them into position.
When you are ready, preheat your oven to 400˚F. Keep in mind, pony beads are plastic. As the beads melt, they give off a strong odor. Opening a window for proper ventilation is highly recommended.
Melt your beads for about 35 minutes.
When your beads are completely melted, remove from the oven.
Allow cooling.
Gently tap your pumpkin suncatcher out of the pan. Be careful; the bottom of the pan may still be warm to the touch.
Are you staying close to home for Halloween? How about doing some Halloween-themed crafts. Pumpkin magnets are an open-ended craft project. There is no right or wrong way to do the pumpkin magnets. The possibilities are endless.
List of Materials
Wooden Circles
Purchased these at Wal-Mart.
Glue
Orange, Green, and Black Paint (or any other colors you want to use)
Let’s repeat, Halloween is not canceled. Due to the pandemic, Halloween celebrations are different this year. Many areas are experiencing wide-spread cancellations of community events, including trick-or-treating. But, Halloween, a recognized holiday by millions, is not canceled.
Staying close to home provides the perfect opportunity to engage in other activities for your entire family to enjoy. Instead of celebrating Halloween on one night, spread out the activities during the whole month for extra fun.
Ideas for Halloween Fun
Do you need some inspiration to help celebrate Halloween? Check out the following list.
Decorate: Spend time decorating your yard, house, or room. Even small figures or handmade decorations provide a Halloween feel.
Halloween Crafts: Check out Pinterest for numerous family-friendly crafts for the whole family to enjoy.
Visit a Pumpkin Patch: Before heading out to your local pumpkin patch, check out the times and guidelines.
Pumpkin Carving: Whether you went to a pumpkin patch or local supermarket, spend an afternoon carving your pumpkins.
Roast Pumpkin Seeds: Save and roast your pumpkin seeds for a delicious snack.
Look at Halloween Decorations: Walk (or drive) around your neighborhood to look at Halloween decorations.
Halloween-Themed Dinner: Make a spooky-themed dinner for your family or friends. Mummy hot dogs, ghost pancakes, blood-red juice, or pumpkin pie are just a few examples for a Halloween breakfast or dinner.
Movie Night: Host a family movie night with Halloween themed movies. It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown is always a traditional favorite.
Halloween Books: Read a Halloween story or make up a scary one of your own.
Halloween Playlist: Make a playlist of your favorite Halloween songs to play. Dancing and singing along to fun Halloween songs are a great way to enjoy the holiday.
Photo Session: Set up a backdrop (a plain old sheet works well). Get dressed up in your Halloween costumes, use props, and take lots of photos.
Scavenger Hunt: Hide Halloween candy or small toys. Place the items around your yard or home for a fun scavenger hunt.
Yes, repeat again. Halloween is not canceled; the holiday is just a little different this year. Pick one or numerous activities to enjoy Halloween over the whole month.
The official start of autumn is still days away. Cooler nights, harvest time, and the subtle changes to the landscape are signs of the fall season. Due to the pandemic, fall is different this year. Numerous community events are canceled. Social distancing and other guidelines are still in place. But even on a budget, you and your family can enjoy the changing season.
Family Fall Activities
Play a game of toss football.
Go apple picking
Try an apple cider slushy
Eat a Carmel apple
Go for a hike (Your dog can go too.)
Go for a nature walk (Don’t forget your camera)
Go on a Sunday drive just to look at the changing leaves.
Collect brightly colored leaves
Rake leaves into a pile and simply jump in. (Great fun at any age)
Bake an apple pie. Or bake two, one to keep and one to give away.
Decorate your home with a fall theme.
Wax leaves
Make your favorite homemade soup or try a new recipe.
Collect pine cones for crafts
Go stargazing
Have a fall picnic.
Have a bonfire on a chilly night.
East S’mores
Have a fall-themed craft day.
Go to the farmer’s market.
Despite canceled events, fall is still a fun season. Spend time with your family. Or grab your bestie and head out for the day.
Harry Potter fans worldwide celebrate September 1st as the day to return to Hogwarts. Since social distancing and restrictions are still in effect for many areas, finding small ways to celebrate is essential. Are you wondering how to celebrate going back to Hogwarts? Check out the following ideas for inspiration.
Celebrating Going Back to Hogwarts
“Whether you come back by page or by the big screen,
Hogwarts will always be there to welcome you home.”
J.K. Rowling
Return to Hogwarts in your own way by participating in different family-friendly activities.
Watch the Movies: Make some popcorn, order pizza, and pick your favorite Harry Potter movie to watch. Choosing a favorite may be difficult; you can always binge-watch the entire series over the next couple of days.
Re-Read the Series: Curl up under your favorite blanket and spend time re-reading the series. Or read the series together as a family.
Listen to the Audio Versions: Do you have other work to do? Turn on the audio version of the series.
Make Wizarding World Themed Food: In J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Remus Lupin stated, “Eat, you’ll feel better.” Of course, this was after an encounter with a Dementor. But the sentiment still holds up for returning to Hogwarts. Make chocolate frogs, coins, or a complete meal based on the food from the Hogwarts’ feast. Don’t forget the cake.
Have a Craft Day: Pull out your crafting supply stash and make Wizarding World themed crafts.
Melt pony beads on old pizza pans to create large Harry Potter inspired sun catchers.
There are numerous easy crafts to make, including owls, plaster frogs, coins, ornaments, and more. Of course, you will need your own wand.
Participate in Online Events: With all the restrictions in place due to the pandemic, many sites, including the Wizarding World, are hosting online events.
Listen to a Podcast: Find a new or re-listen to Harry Potter-themed podcasts.
Play Games: From video games to board games, play Wizarding World and Harry Potter themed games.
Do you want to know the best way to celebrate going back to Hogwarts? Have fun. Enjoy time with your family. Or curl up with your dog and dive back into the Wizarding World by reading the very first Harry Potter book.
Don’t forget the cake.
Of course, you will need your own wand. 