Buttercup Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Calendars Whats everyone doing this year. Really hard I want something not too adult led, easy, quick and that looks like children have had some input please. Buttercup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondie Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 we always do hand prints with a shaking of glitter (that falls off everywhere lol) the children choose the colour they want and paint their own hand/hands - we do help them when putting it onto the calendar to ensure a print is made but would like a new idea if there is one x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louby loo Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 We just start 'collecting' and interesting painting drawings as soon as we start back in September. For our new starters we always try and keep one of their first painting they do with us. All calendars are different - and include printing, collage (if flat enough to go through laminator!) hand-prints, etc. xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredbear Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 We have often framed a photo of the child, the children decorate the frame/border. Use a hole punch to thread a ribbon. They also paint or print wrapping paper then wrap them using ribbon. These are then given to their parents as a Christmas gift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 we take a photo of each child reading with some nice green/red fabric for a backdrop. we mount it on their choice of card then children decorate with jewels or sequins. lots of counting and shape language - corner/side etc. and children stick a calendar tab on and hole punch for ribbon/thread ribbon etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 sewing - piece of binca to fit A5, glittery threads, needles with large eyes. Let each child choose up to three colours and sew away - nothing as fancy as cross-stitch, just up through a hole and down through any other hole - we fit it in with maths - talking about length of stitch and direction - up/down. Then stick onto card (double - sided tape works best) and add calendar tab and hanging ribbon. Parents like it, children enjoy it and it isn't too Christmassy so doesn't look odd in June. However, having read entries above may well be in for a change this year!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredbear Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 With done that too MaryWilliam. Each one unique to their child. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narnia Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 We do the same as MaryWilliam, but provide beads, bells......anything that can be threaded............for the children to choose ( or not!) from.............they are very individual, always look lovely and are generally much admired Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouseketeer Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Ohhhh I like that idea marywilliam....though I gave up on calendars years ago as they just seemed to adult directed when I inherited them and I just thought 'what's the point' .....but maybe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
korkycat Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Marble painting this year - use old cake tins with circles- glitter/fluorescent/pearlised paint. All look different. korkycat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Ive done finger print animals & flowers before - they look quite nice and individual. Children make thumb & finger prints in paint then make them look like bees, butterflies, ladybirds, flowers. It is quite tricky and did need adult help but they are all different & use the children's ideas. This year we are doing a photo with a frame for them to decorate however they choose - we will make lots of craft bits available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 We are doing a simple drawing with a white candle with a colour wash each will be different and will look good even if its a scribble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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