An Arts and Crafts Activity
Here’s a way to creatively entertain your child while you fix dinner.
Materials Required:
- Large sheet of paper
- Masking tape
- Crayons
Instructions:
Here’s a way to creatively entertain your child while you fix dinner.
Cover the table with a large sheet of paper, then use masking tape to keep the corners in place.
Provide your child with a good supply of colored crayons.
Have your child draw a place mat where everyone sits, followed by a plate, a napkin, flatware, and a cup.
Now, as you make the meal, explain what you’re making.
Your child can then draw that particular dish and “serve” it up on everyone’s plate.
Tell your child to dole out appropriate portions for each member of the family.
Continue this for each course you’re going to serve up.
Don’t take it personally if your child’s drawings bear no resemblance to food that’s no reflection on your cooking prowess.
Another hint: Don’t be too surprised to find blue tomatoes, red green beans, or other inventively colored cuisine on the “plate.” It’s all part of the fun.
By the way, it should be interesting to see who your child believes eats the most. Now who might that be … ?
This Childrens Activity is sponsored by Zane Education – the home of online Visual Learning.
