Fun Things to Do!
Make a Family Time Capsule...
Time flies by and children grow up so quickly. It is hard to remember
the way things were years later. Making a time capsule is a great way to
spend time together as a family and record the way things are right now.
What does your family consider important? What are your likes and
dislikes? What are your children’s favorite toys, books, foods etc? Do
you have family favorite recipes? Do you have any family traditions that
you would like to see continued in the next generation?
This makes a great New Year’s project as your family can include New
Year’s resolutions as well.
Instructions:
- Discuss what you would like to include in your family’s time
capsule. Some ideas: pictures, photographs, drawings, crafts, items
of importance or symbols.
- Discuss how each family will contribute. For example, family
members can include a drawing of something special to him or her.
Some things can be done together such as drawing a picture of a
family tradition and/or taking a picture of things that are
important.
- Make sure you include the date (including the year) you are
making the time capsule.
- Find time to work on this project together. Make it a fun
activity by preparing ahead some special treats to share. Be
creative!
- Choose a sturdy box or container to hold all your items. Pack
the container and seal tightly. Choose a day to open in the future
and mark it on the outside (Do not open until…). You can choose
anytime you wish 1, 5, 10, 20 yrs. Put it away until the time comes.
- Make a special event out of the day you choose to open the time
capsule. Make sure everyone is present.
The main objective of this project is to have fun as a family
discussing and compiling what is important to each member and to
everyone as a family as well. Everyone should feel like they have
made an important contribution.
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