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[quote=Anonymous]It depends on the age of the child.

With an infant, I’d suggest a craft that memorializes the child’s age rather than growth.  I’d suggest a Shutterfly mug with the child’s face on one side, hand or foot print and year on the other.

For a toddler, I pick crafts they can personalize.  In previous years, I took a child to Clay Cafe to paint a mug, had a child “make” a plate and similar.  For this year, I’d recommend some type of air-dry moldable (non-crumbling!) medium, let the child form it then finish the details to make a pencil cup.  Child can paint it the following day, and you can write the name and year on it last.

For a preschooler or older, I get them more involved.  I’ve had plates made from pictures they drew.  They made meals with little help.  They’ve practiced and performed songs, skits, etc.  They’ve written (or dictated) stories and songs.  I had a child who took a math problem and turned each number and symbol into a different flower.  I let the child’s interest lead.[/quote]

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