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Make Celebration Decorations
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Paint a Pebble
Find a smooth stone, paint it, leave it somewhere for a stranger.
A short creative activity with a small act of kindness at the end of it.
ما تحتاجه
- smooth stones
- acrylic or poster paint
- brushes
- newspaper
طريقة التنفيذ
- Collect smooth stones on a walk, or use ones from the garden.
- Wash and dry them completely.
- Cover the table with newspaper and paint the stones.
- Let them dry properly overnight.
- Leave them on a wall or a park bench for someone else to find.
لماذا هذا مفيد لهم
The painting is ordinary craft work. The part that matters is leaving it for a stranger with no expectation of thanks, which is one of the simplest ways to make generosity concrete for a young child.
التعديل حسب العمر
3 to 4 yearsOne colour per stone. Do not aim for a picture.
9 to 12 yearsPaint a short message or a small illustration on the back.
السلامة
Use non-toxic paint. Wash hands afterwards. Do not leave painted stones in nature reserves or on beaches where they may be treated as litter.
نصيحة للترتيب
Newspaper down first, and brushes into a jar of water immediately.
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