Sunday Post: Sentimental Value…Easter Craft for Kids

Posted on March 24, 2013 by viviankirkfield

Jake at Time after Time has a Sunday Post Challenge…today’s theme is SENTIMENTAL VALUE.

Sentimental value definition: value placed on something because of its emotional associations rather than its monetary worth.

What has the greatest sentimental value for me?

People!

My family!

My children and grandchildren!

CHILDREN ARE PRICELESS! And pricey!

Did you know that it costs over $200,000 to raise a child to age 18?

But some of the most important things you can give your kids are free!

1. Give them your time – participate with them in activities that are fun.

2. Give them your attention – listen to them when they talk to you.

3. Give them your respect – ask for their opinions and thoughts.

4. Give them your love – show them and tell them EVERY day.

5. Give them boundaries – set expectations and consequences.

Your return on investment will be well worth it!

Spending time with kids can be fun for everyone. If you have young children ages 2-8, my book is a great resource. Join hundreds of other parents and teachers who use the ideas in the book every day. It makes a great baby shower gift…the baby will quickly outgrow those little sleepers, but will never outgrow the benefits of positive parental participation! Click this link to find out more about it!

What are some things you do with your kids?

With Easter just around the corner, how about crafting a paper plate bunny? Arts and crafts activities build self-esteem, develop stronger literacy skills, increase coordination and encourage creative expression and imagination.

PAPER PLATE EASTER BUNNY

photo courtesy all kids network

You will need: Paper plate, cotton balls, glue, construction paper in white and pink, pipe cleaners, scissors.

1. Young kids will especially love plunking cotton balls all over the bunny’s face…use a glue stick for less mess.

2. The picture shows pipe cleaners for whiskers and mouth…as well as a pom-pom pink nose…but you can substitute pieces of construction paper.

Step-by-step instructions at: Paper Plate Easter Bunny Craft

There’s lots of fun over at Jake’s Sunday Post.

http://jakesprinters.wordpress.com/

33 thoughts on “Sunday Post: Sentimental Value…Easter Craft for Kids”

Patricia Tilton on March 24, 2013 at 6:09 pm said:

Wow, you’re on a role. Very meaningful post. Couldn’t agree more. You are so creative with your posts for parents.

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- viviankirkfield on March 24, 2013 at 6:15 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much, Pat! I know there is a lot out there for parents…but it can get overwhelming. And really, all kids want is a little of our time and attention. Making a simple paper plate Easter bunny would only take a few minutes…but participating with a child will make a lasting impact.:)
  
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Nana Tee on March 24, 2013 at 7:09 pm said:

Vivian, I like your blog… I will have to make a point of pinning some of your ideas to our library boards. So glad you stopped by my blog.

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- viviankirkfield on March 24, 2013 at 9:12 pm said:
  
  That’s what I love so much about blogging…you get to meet the nicest people…just like you! 🙂 I’ve just started with Pinterest…so I’d be thrilled to have you pin some of my ideas…I’m not very knowledgeable about that social media network yet.:)
  
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Susanna Leonard Hill on March 24, 2013 at 7:39 pm said:

So true, Vivian – time, attention, respect, love, boundaries – all so important and free to give. Love the Eater Bunny activity 🙂

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- Susanna Leonard Hill on March 24, 2013 at 7:40 pm said:
  
  Ahem. That was supposed to be EASTER Bunny 🙂
  
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  - viviankirkfield on March 24, 2013 at 9:15 pm said:
    
    🙂
    
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- viviankirkfield on March 24, 2013 at 9:14 pm said:
  
  Glad you liked my list…and the Easter craft.:) I love providing the simplest of activities for parents and kids…why complicate things when it is the time, attention and love that is most important…parent-child time such be fun time!
  
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Marylin Warner on March 24, 2013 at 8:27 pm said:

In a fire, the things we grab to save are the sentimental items; the ones insurance will replace we aren’t as quick to grab. Anything created by our children and grandchildren will be saved first!

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- viviankirkfield on March 24, 2013 at 9:16 pm said:
  
  So true, Marylin…my fridge is filled on the inside with healthy foods hopefully…and on the outside with pictures made by the grandchildren definitely.:)
  
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jakesprinterjakesprinter on March 24, 2013 at 8:39 pm said:

Awesome post once again Vivian ,Thanks for sharing my friend 🙂

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- viviankirkfield on March 24, 2013 at 9:17 pm said:
  
  This was a great theme, Jake! I appreciate your creativity.:)
  
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Lucid Gypsy on March 25, 2013 at 12:33 am said:

Ahh I love your bunny! You’re right the best thin we can give our kids is lots of time and attention. When my kids were little there wasn’t much money and they weren’t overloaded with toys but we always played together – result, great adults!

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- viviankirkfield on March 25, 2013 at 9:29 am said:
  
  I love to hear that, Gilly! Unfortunately, the media puts a lot of pressure on parents and kids to buy all sorts of expensive, unnecessary stuff. Thanks for sharing your beautiful parenting experience. 🙂
  
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Sonel on March 25, 2013 at 12:44 am said:

Such a beautiful post Vivian! It brought back so many lovely memories. The paper plate easter bunny is so adorable! 🙂

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- viviankirkfield on March 25, 2013 at 7:43 am said:
  
  I’m glad, Sonel…I love Jake’s themes…and this one definitely brought back memories for many with ‘sentimental value’.:) Glad you liked the craft!
  
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  - Sonel on March 25, 2013 at 10:41 pm said:
    
    Same here Vivian and you are welcome. 🙂
    
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Colline on March 25, 2013 at 4:21 am said:

This is such a cute craft – they will love getting their fingers all sticky and full of cotton balls 🙂

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- viviankirkfield on March 25, 2013 at 9:32 am said:
  
  Hahaha! You are funny, Colline…and so right.:) But if they use a glue stick and dab a bit on the plate for each cotton ball, perhaps it won’t be so bad.:) And a little soap and water will take care of sticky cottony fingers.:)
  
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  - Colline on March 25, 2013 at 9:58 am said:
    
    I have found most kids don’t mind the sticky – some even revel in it 🙂
    
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    - viviankirkfield on March 25, 2013 at 4:41 pm said:
      
      To be sure, Colline! Kids love to get messy…and parents need to let them sometimes.:)
      
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restlessjo on March 25, 2013 at 1:11 pm said:

Hang on 5 mins, Vivian! I just need to clean this sticky off my fingers after making bunnies. (smile) Great idea. I loved every second that mine were small (bar the odd temper tantrum) and going in to school to assist was a joy.

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- viviankirkfield on March 25, 2013 at 4:42 pm said:
  
  Hahahaha! Here’s a wet cloth, my dear.:) I wish parents these days would chill a little more about the mess and have fun a lot more with their kids!
  
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thiskidreviewsbooks on March 25, 2013 at 6:17 pm said:

I like the art project! 😀

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- viviankirkfield on March 25, 2013 at 7:17 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Erik! Cotton balls are fun to work with.:)
  
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Tracy Campbell on March 25, 2013 at 7:26 pm said:

CHILDREN ARE PRICELESS! And pricey! Hee hee, I laughed out loud when I read that. Your five tips are wonderful and again you’ve taken Jake’s prompt and pulled a rabbit out of a hat. Love the rabbit craft. 🙂

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- viviankirkfield on March 25, 2013 at 9:27 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Tracy…it’s such a challenge for me to connect Jake’s Sunday theme with a parenting issue…I love doing it! Glad you liked the rabbit I pulled out of the hat.:)
  
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Perfecting Motherhood on March 25, 2013 at 7:50 pm said:

Family definitely comes first. I love that bunny and we might try it out during Spring break.

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- viviankirkfield on March 25, 2013 at 9:28 pm said:
  
  You can have the kids stretch each cotton ball so you don’t use so many.:) Hope you all have fun, Milka!
  
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Paula on March 26, 2013 at 1:42 pm said:

What a lovely and happy looking boy you have there 🙂

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- viviankirkfield on March 26, 2013 at 3:30 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Paula! He’s a keeper, for sure.:)
  
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nrhatch on March 30, 2013 at 8:40 pm said:

Your grandson’s SMILE says it ALL! And the paper plate bunny is darling. Happy Easter, Vivian. 😀

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- viviankirkfield on March 30, 2013 at 11:05 pm said:
  
  He is pretty cute.:) Thanks, Nancy…Happy Easter to you as well!
  
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