Scroll Saw Fun Let's Get Creating - Kids Can Too
This fancy named rule has stuck in our home for a few years now. No Electronics Monday! Have you ever heard of such a thing? This is the law in my house on Mondays. My kids are 10, 14 & 18. Although my 18 year old is on the verge of not really being happy with NEM anymore. For the most part this rule seems to fit into our family life quite nicely. As a result of this law in our house my kids showed an appreciation for the 'other' activities that they could keep busy with.
You could try it- it works for us. The past few years it stuck and now sometimes my kids remind ME that today is the day they will not turn on the TV; play on the computer or play X-Box. Even their teachers in school raised their eyebrows when they heard there was absolutely no television, no gameboy and no playing on the computer for a full day. How is that possible?
This may be a little extreme but I think my kids are actually proud of our family rule. My youngest son had even thanked me when he said he liked doing something different and played with his Legos and Lincoln Logs. Sometimes we will go to the library or visit the local book store to see whats new to read.
My husband also likes to get in on the action and keep the kids busy. There is always something outside the kiddies can do. One fun and educational adventure can be metal detecting - this could last all day if an area is available for exploring.
I myself am a mother and an artist. My children like to join me when I paint pictures or any type of crafts. In our house there is an abundance of unpainted wood items that we cut from our scroll saw so there is always something to paint and get creative with. I always have a great number of assorted acrylic paints on hand along with good quality brushes. My kids - as well as myself have fun making painted items and we can give them as gifts or sell at local craft shows.
My child's first creation with scroll cut wood piece is displayed as a reminder of how advanced he had become after painting numerous items.
Achievement for him when he showed it on his face; was truly a priceless thing. Creating and making something with your hands builds confidence and gives great satisfaction! One can complete a wonderful and amazing craft - all without a computer.
We have lots of room to create our projects. I made a special area to work in so the supplies and materials are ready to go whenever the creative urge hits. Kids can have fun, do different things and keeping the creative juices flowing - all without a computer.
You could try it- it works for us. The past few years it stuck and now sometimes my kids remind ME that today is the day they will not turn on the TV; play on the computer or play X-Box. Even their teachers in school raised their eyebrows when they heard there was absolutely no television, no gameboy and no playing on the computer for a full day. How is that possible?
This may be a little extreme but I think my kids are actually proud of our family rule. My youngest son had even thanked me when he said he liked doing something different and played with his Legos and Lincoln Logs. Sometimes we will go to the library or visit the local book store to see whats new to read.
My husband also likes to get in on the action and keep the kids busy. There is always something outside the kiddies can do. One fun and educational adventure can be metal detecting - this could last all day if an area is available for exploring.
I myself am a mother and an artist. My children like to join me when I paint pictures or any type of crafts. In our house there is an abundance of unpainted wood items that we cut from our scroll saw so there is always something to paint and get creative with. I always have a great number of assorted acrylic paints on hand along with good quality brushes. My kids - as well as myself have fun making painted items and we can give them as gifts or sell at local craft shows.
My child's first creation with scroll cut wood piece is displayed as a reminder of how advanced he had become after painting numerous items.
Achievement for him when he showed it on his face; was truly a priceless thing. Creating and making something with your hands builds confidence and gives great satisfaction! One can complete a wonderful and amazing craft - all without a computer.
We have lots of room to create our projects. I made a special area to work in so the supplies and materials are ready to go whenever the creative urge hits. Kids can have fun, do different things and keeping the creative juices flowing - all without a computer.