Find Your Family’s Next Crafting Project
DIYs From Across the Entertainment Sphere
Whether you’re a DIY enthusiast or brand- new to crafting, there are lots of ways to get your kids creating. For example, why buy merchandise from their favorite video game or TV show if they can make it themselves? Check out these resources for free crafting ideas to keep your kids connected to their favorite characters when they’re not looking at a screen. Disney-Themed Crafts From “Star Wars” to all things Mickey Mouse, entire fictional universes can come to life inside your home and make your family time feel a little more magical. Family.Disney.com offers projects for every difficulty level. Many require glue guns and adult supervision, but that’s what makes them fun and interactive for both you and your children. Who knows, you might just find
inspiration for other decorations in your home after a few Disney-inspired crafting sessions.
Nickelodeon-Themed Crafts Whether it’s “Blue’s Clues,” “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” or “SpongeBob SquarePants,” there’s no doubt that your little one is familiar with some of Nickelodeon's most iconic children’s shows. NickelodeonParents.com offers DIY crafts that’ll encourage your kids to get busy and creative while decorating their play areas and beyond. The site also filters crafts by categories like Big Kids, Educational, and Noggin, so you even have options if you want your child to learn something while they play. Geeky Crafts If your kids are huge gamers, GeekCrafts.com is a great website for finding DIYs that they can get invested in.
Not everything is designed for small kids, but there’s a large archive to choose from, and it’s not difficult at all to recognize what crafts will be best for your family. From Minecraft-themed building blocks to Pokemon felt hats, you’ll find lots of fun projects that’ll get your kids excited and asking, “What’s the next step?” We hope these free resources help you and your family spend a little more creative time together! Have fun!
Know to Understand
This has been a challenging time in our country with the combination of two big crises: COVID–19 and racial injustice. People are suffering, and times are hard. People are divided in a way that I have not witnessed before. For me, it has been painful to see people so hurt and upset, especially people I know. I have been trying to figure out what I can do to help. I came up with an answer, but not on my own. It came to me through Rob McDowell, lead pastor at North Metro Church. He said, “If you really want to understand someone, you must get to know them.” That really clicked with me. I think that we are too quick to disagree with people the minute they state an opposing opinion. We do not have to be “adversaries”
just because we disagree. If we knowwho they are, where they come from, their life experiences, their hopes and dreams, and their fears, then maybe we can at least understand them. Understanding can lead to acceptance. Acceptance does not mean acquiescing. It means that we can have a meaningful discussion of the issues we face without anger or contempt. I think we are more likely to find common ground when we come to the table with kindness and understanding. I have applied this principle in my personal and professional life in the last month. It has been a wonderful experience. It has brought me joy and peace. I plan to make it a daily practice, and I hope you will, too.
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