MAKE A GRATITUDE TREE

Since Thanksgiving is almost around the corner, I thought this would be the perfect time to write a post on making a gratitude tree and use it as a fun way to count our blessings.

MATERIALS YOU NEED:

1. CRAFT PAPER

It’s best to go with double shaded paper since it gives a more creative look. You can take paper of any color that you fancy, or if you want to go with the natural tones, just get brown and green papers.

2. SOME STRING

Any shades of the string will do. You need to cut the string into small pieces so that you can hang the leaves on the branches. If you have any yarn or strings leftover from your monthly subscription craft boxes for kids, now would be a great time to use them up.

3. A FEW TWIGS OR TREE BRANCHES

You can assemble a few twigs to give them a tree look or a tree branch will also work.

4. A PEN OR MARKER

You can write the notes on leaves using a pen or a marker. Make sure the marker doesnt bleed through the paper if you’re using pretty paper.

5. SMALL ROCKS

Keeping small rocks at the base of the tree adds stability to the tree.

STEPS TO FOLLOW:

1. Take a cut out of the craft paper in the leaf shape.
2. Use the craft leaf as a template for tracing the rest of the leaves on a bigger sheet.
3. Punch holes in the leaves tie a piece of string in the holes.
4. Add rocks to the base of the vase and stick the tree branch there so that it stands erect.
5. Ask your kids to draw or write about things that they are thankful for. If they are too young, you can write for them.
6. Tie the leaves on the “tree branches”.