what type handicrafts?

I have 3 daughters, ages 7 yrs, 5 yrs, and 2 1/2 yrs. So far we’ve just practiced sewing. I cut out squares of felt to have them practices stitches. They make up their own pictures with thread, or sew on buttons. This school year we’ve made beanbags, a pincushion, and now a 9 patch quilt pillow. I end up doing a lot of the work because of their level of patience so I need to work on allowing them to do more but less work in a sitting. We plan to garden this spring/summer and I try to always include them weekly in baking/cooking, laundry, dishes, etc (life skills).

Have fun!
Tara

Misty-

I’m so glad that you mentioned doing laundry and folding clothes with boys.  We have three boys, and we make this a huge part of their lives.  Another important thing, besides basic housework, that we teach the boys is cooking.  I think it’s so important that boys know how to cook, even the basics.  We went through a two month period where the kids would alternate weeks, and one night during their week they were responsible for dinner.  This meant they had to pick the meal, they had to help make the grocery list, come shopping at the store, etc.