Fundamental Fun With Party Supplies

In this fast paced world of entertainment and excitement we tend to lose sight of the simple pleasures that we grew up with as kids. We get overwhelmed with the task of teaching our kids everything they are supposed to know. When we look around, we are bombarded with abundant evidence that we are falling short in giving our children all the experiences necessary to make them into the most well-rounded adults in the 21st century. From advertisers to educators we are constantly reminded of what we are lacking.

The real question is, must we buy into all this? Are there uncomplicated ways to educate that do not involve the hustle and bustle of today's society? The answer is a resounding YES. We do not need all the gadgets and toys to help our children grow and be creative. In fact, some evidence suggests this information overload is leading to less intelligence.

Interested in stopping this cycle in a small way? The first thing we have to do is to step back and remember some events that created lasting memories. Times in our childhood that were not muddled with technology, but challenged us creatively. For me, some of those times were spent in the backyard digging tunnels in the sand or dirt, using sticks or weeds to make forts. When the weather was bad, we had crayons, paper, scissors, glue, tape--the standard stuff.

As parents, we can help our children discover the things that already exist in the world and help them understand it by creating something. One such way is to spend some time noticing the wind, teaching the directions, and ask questions about it. Get a book about hurricanes and tornadoes and let them be in awe of the forces of nature. Notice windsocks, or chimes, or weathervanes when driving. Challenge them to name the direction the wind is blowing.

After some exposure in noticing the wind, you can bring the point home by helping them create their own windsock with a paper plate and some crepe paper streamers. Decorate the paper plate with crayons, paints, markers or stickers. Cut several long pieces (about 20-30 inches long) of crepe paper and staple or tape them to the plate, overlapping each streamer about half an inch. Attach three pieces of yarn, evenly spaced around the plate, and tie them together, as a of handle for the windsock. Attach one more piece of yarn through the other three that are tied at the top as a loop to hang the windsock.

Then, let our children discover the forces that shape our planet in an easy and digestible way that will be unforgettable.

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