10 Tips for Peaceful Crafting with Children

Are you looking for ways to keep craft time with your children simple and fun?
If so, I hope you will put some of the following suggestions to use.

1. Find the craft the kids want to make and then make a list of all the supplies you will need to make the craft.

2. If you do not have everything on hand, add the supplies you need a shopping list in that way you will not forget anything.

3. Cover the table that is going to be used, with a plastic table cloth before you start crafting.

4. Have all supplies laid out before you announce craft time to your children.

5. Use non-toxic paints, glues, etc.

6. It’s a good idea to have wet wipes or face flannels and maybe paper towels handy for unexpected spills.

7. Always try to have extra supplies in case something is lost or torn, etc.

8. Let them wear old clothes so you will not be stressed out over ruining what they are wearing.

9. Demonstrate how to do the craft, but let them do it in their own way, if you insist on it being perfect then you might as well do the craft yourself and forget about having craft time with the kids. 
It also makes the children think that everything has to be perfect and that their best is not good enough.
Sometimes little hands need help but you know you have gone too far when you are the only one left at the craft table.

10. It is more important to have fun!  So don't worry about a little paint on their hands & faces, take pictures instead.

I hope you will try these suggestions for a stress free craft time with your children. 
Show them how to have fun, so they will enjoy the experience