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Family is the foundation from which children
develop and build their lives. It is the first and most
important place they will ever belong. Family should be a
source of comfort, support, nurturing and security. It should
give children a feeling of acceptance and worth. A healthy
family provides a blueprint for positive values, behavior and
relationships that lasts a lifetime.
Here you will find suggestions for activities that will bring the
family together.
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Time Capsule |
Capture your lives as they are right now with a
Time Capsule! You can complete this activity to commemorate an
event (for example, a birthday, anniversary, New Year's Day) or just
for fun.
Here's how to make it.
- Choose a container for your time
capsule. You can use plastic food containers,
tins, coffee cans, or even a metal lock box.
Decorate your container, if you like.
- Gather items to place inside the
time capsule. You may want to include some of the
following:
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- Current newspaper or
magazine
- Mix tape or CD of
your favorite music
- Print advertisements
showing the latest styles, toys and items
- Record of gas prices
and other item costs
- Family photos
- Letters to family
members or to yourself
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- Place the items in the container and
seal it shut with tape or glue. You may want to attach a
label indicating when the time capsule should be opened (for
example "Do not open until April 15, 2020").
- Find a safe hiding place for the time
capsule. You may want to store it in the attic or
basement, rather than burying it outside.
- Open the time capsule as a family on
that date you selected. You'll be amazed at how your
family has grown and the world has changed!
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