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Getting your kids into D.I.Y.

Jason
Community Manager
Community Manager

Getting your kids into D.I.Y.

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Most of us would prefer if our kids were busy with a craft or gardening project instead of being glued to a television or computer screen. 

 

But how do you encourage your kids to get into D.I.Y. and build their skills, interest and confidence? 

 

Obviously the key is to make it fun. 

 

In the discussion below, please share your tips and strategies you've successfully used to get kids excited about making their own creations and growing their own plants. 

 

It would also be great to hear about projects that kids love to do.

 

Jason

 

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Re: Getting your kids into D.I.Y.

Something like this would be easy to do with the kids and they would love it. You often see entertainment units like these at op shops going very cheap.

 

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Jason
Community Manager
Community Manager

Re: Getting your kids into D.I.Y.

How is everyone going keeping the kids entertained these Christmas holidays?

 

Jason

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Re: Getting your kids into D.I.Y.

These window sill kits are great for kids as the seeds grow very quickly and easily.

 

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MartyH
Amassing an Audience

Re: Getting your kids into D.I.Y.

Thought this would be a good one to do with boys. The road is painted cement. I would have loved it as a kid - I used to spend a lot of time in the dirt making tracks for my Matchbox cars.

 

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Isobel
Amassing an Audience

Re: Getting your kids into D.I.Y.

I like this idea for a kids birthday party. First half of the party could be making the cars, second half the drive-in movie.

 

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Jason
Community Manager
Community Manager

Re: Getting your kids into D.I.Y.

This is courtesy of the D.I.Y. Workshop at the Bunnings Mile End store...

 

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It's painting without paint. The kids make 3D pictures by mixing shaving foam, glue and food colouring and then piping it onto MDF boards from plastic bags. Great project!

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Deanna
Retired Team Member
Retired Team Member

Re: Getting your kids into D.I.Y.

The kids weekend workshops are the perfect rainy day activity. I've taken my daughter there many times and she enjoys it.
Jason
Community Manager
Community Manager

Re: Getting your kids into D.I.Y.

Hope all the kids have a wonderful school holiday break. For kids who tend to get a little bored, some of the D.I.Y. activities and projects in this discussion might prove useful.

 

Jason

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RenoQueen
Making a Splash

Re: Getting your kids into D.I.Y.

Why not get the kids to paint the house this easter? :smile:

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