A Drawing for Grandma
Make a picture for someone far away, then really send it.
- Ages
- 18 mo–7 yrs
- Play
- 10–25 min
- Prep
- 2 min
- Mess
- barely any
- Energy
- calm
- Where
- at the table
You’ll need
Things you probably have at home.
- paperGet it on Amazon
- crayonsGet it on Amazon
Optional
- stickersGet it on Amazon
How to play
Before you start: Choose who it is for before you start, and say their name a few times. A photo of them on the table helps.
Ask what that person likes: dogs, the color blue, the garden.
Let them draw it their own way. Scribbles count.
Ask them to tell you about the picture and write what they say along the bottom.
Fold it into an envelope together and let them stick on the stamp.
Walk to the mailbox and let them drop it in.
What it helps with
Make it different next time
- No stamp at home? Take a photo of them holding the picture and send that today.
- Draw one for a neighbor and deliver it by hand.
Cleanup: Crayons back in the box.
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- Good for siblings
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