Gifts From the Heart

Gifts From the Heart


Have your child give a gift of himself at the next holiday
or any time he wants to do something nice for someone else.


What you'll need


Crayons, pencils, paints, or other art supplies
Paper
Packaging from around the house
Your child's special gift



What To Do


1. Talk to your child about gift giving. What does it mean to
give something to someone else?

2. Instead of buying a gift, have your child make a gift.
Does your child have a special talent? Maybe your child
would like to sing or write a song for a relative? Is
there a chore your child could do? Maybe wash the dishes
for a week. Is there a special toy that could be loaned to
a sister or brother for a week?

3. Use materials from around the house so that little, if
any, money is spent.

4. If the gift is an activity or chore, have your child
make a card with a note on it, telling what the gift will
be.

5. Have your child use imagination in making an inviting
package. Perhaps your child could paint a small rock and
wrap it in a big box. Or make an envelope out of the
comics from the Sunday newspaper.





Most young children don't have money to buy a gift for a
friend or relative. You can teach your child that a gift that
shows effort and attention can mean more than a gift from the
store.