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Most of us would prefer if our kids were busy with a craft or gardening project instead of being glued to a television or computer screen.
But how do you encourage your kids to get into D.I.Y. and build their skills, interest and confidence?
Obviously the key is to make it fun.
In the discussion below, please share your tips and strategies you've successfully used to get kids excited about making their own creations and growing their own plants.
It would also be great to hear about projects that kids love to do.
Jason
Something like this would be easy to do with the kids and they would love it. You often see entertainment units like these at op shops going very cheap.
These window sill kits are great for kids as the seeds grow very quickly and easily.
Thought this would be a good one to do with boys. The road is painted cement. I would have loved it as a kid - I used to spend a lot of time in the dirt making tracks for my Matchbox cars.
I like this idea for a kids birthday party. First half of the party could be making the cars, second half the drive-in movie.
This is courtesy of the D.I.Y. Workshop at the Bunnings Mile End store...
It's painting without paint. The kids make 3D pictures by mixing shaving foam, glue and food colouring and then piping it onto MDF boards from plastic bags. Great project!
Hope all the kids have a wonderful school holiday break. For kids who tend to get a little bored, some of the D.I.Y. activities and projects in this discussion might prove useful.
Jason
Why not get the kids to paint the house this easter? 
Here's a fun kids project for Easter - https://www.bunnings.com.au/diy-advice/kids/easter/how-to-make-a-sock-bunny-rabbit
Jason
