Projects for the week

What if, for the school break this year, we stayed home and took the opportunity to complete projects that we could work on throughout the week? Lacking ideas? Here are some project ideas that will certainly inspire you!

Our active part

Perhaps you have already heard about our active room set up in the basement of the house? This place is perfect for letting the children move around as they please and expend all their energy without disturbing the other members of the family who want more peace and quiet . To set up your own active room, first think about the place in the house that is best suited, free up the space and consider obtaining and installing these few items, according to your preferences and those of your children:

• A floor mat (gymnastics type) to prevent injuries
• Climbing holds to hang on the wall
• A swing
• Rings
• Balls and balloons
• A balance board
• A jumping ball
• A mini trampoline
• Stilts
• A skipping rope

To encourage the development of creativity in children , nothing beats exploration through drawing, painting or crafts! In order to develop their autonomy and let them explore as they wish , why not set up a space in the house dedicated specifically to visual arts? You don't have free space? Simply fill an empty cupboard or a trolley with the necessary materials! Remember to include:

• Washable paint, containers and brushes of different sizes
• Cardboard sheets
• Glue stick and liquid glue
• Wooden sticks (popsicle type)
• Pipe cleaners
• Colored pencils (felt, wax, wood)
• Oil pastels and dry pastels
• Scissors
• “Fimo” type paste
• Decorative accessories (shiny, tights, glitter, etc.)
• Felt sheets
• Paper/cardboard bags and plates
• String/rope
• Recycled materials (toilet paper rolls, tissue boxes, etc.)

Don't forget to download and display the DIY corner rules poster created by our collaborator Mlle Range-tout!

Our storage space

Have you been dreaming of adopting the Belles Combines storage method for a long time, but don't know where to store the items stored in this way? It's time to create your storage room/space! Consider opting for less-used areas of the house, such as under the stairs or an unfinished room in the basement. Finally, take the time to carefully assess your needs according to your consumption habits and get to work! Consider getting the following items:

• An additional freezer
• Shelves, shelves or cabinets
• Bins of different sizes
• Les Belles Combines storage labels
• A basket, to facilitate the transport of items

And, most importantly, don't forget to print our storage lists !

A new room

Your teenager has been asking you for several months to change the decor of his room? Why not involve him concretely in the project? In order to develop his autonomy and introduce him to budget management , give him an amount that seems reasonable to you and let him do the shopping himself for the different items that will be used to redecorate his very own space. And, of course, have him collaborate with the painting and small jobs that are probably necessary! Make sure to remind him to include in his budget:

• Painting and accessories as needed
• Furniture to be changed, if necessary
• Bedding
• The lights
• Decorative accessories (frames, posters, etc.)
• The curtains
• Storage accessories (bins, baskets, etc.)

Our cooking or baking project

In our daily lives, we often lack the time to try recipes that require more preparation or that seem more complex to make. Why not take advantage of the break to develop our cooking skills and try our hand at larger-scale culinary projects ? Here are a few ideas that will certainly make your mouth water:

• Making homemade bagels
• Prepare a cake worthy of the greatest pastry shops
• Cooking fresh pasta
• Make homemade croissants or chocolate croissants
• Making fine chocolates

Our reading corner

Would you like to encourage your children to read more or would you like to have a quiet space where you can sit down and read your books in peace ? Take advantage of the spring break to create a pleasant reading corner for everyone! To do this, consider including:

• Books of all genres and adapted to the age of children (novels, albums, documentaries, comics, etc.)
• Shelves or a bookcase to store books on
• Comfortable cushions or chairs
• Blankets
• Sufficient lighting

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