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Easy Activities That Teach Young Kids Practical Life Skills

Arm them with the right tools and let them get busy

Vicky McDonald
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Published on: April 20, 2022

Easy Activities That Teach Young Kids Practical Life Skills

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Glitter on a Dime

DIY wrapping paper 

Young kids' birthdays usually involve piles of wrapping paper. Save some money and help the planet at the same time by making your own homemade wrapping paper. Give your kid a large sheet of paper and use cookie cutters and paint to decorate it. Check out Glitter on a Dime for more ideas on how to make this beautiful bespoke paper.

Once your paper is ready, head on over to The Natural Homeschool for ideas on how to teach your kids to wrap the correct way. Arm them with some tape, scissors and an empty box and let them practice to their heart’s content.

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