Legacy sessions are designed to create opportunities for grandparents to interact with their grandchildren in fun, relaxed and meaningful ways. Any activity significant in your life can be the springboard to creating memories for your grandchildren of their time spent with you. Need some ideas to get your creativity flowing? Check out these ideas for imaginative sessions:
- Kite flying at the beach
- Going fishing with Grandpa
- Baking cookies in the kitchen with Grandma
- Art & craft projects that could include painting or drawing; finger-painting with pudding for the little ones
- Planting a spring garden
- Go apple-picking, strawberry picking, or cherry-picking, and have fun in kitchen with the spoils!
- Teaching your grandchild to play golf, baseball, or how to throw the perfect spiral
- Reading to your grandchild
- Playing a favorite board-game together or working on a favorite puzzle
- Playing musical instruments together
- Teaching a new skill such as wood-working or knitting
- Prepare a tea party for your preschool granddaughter & her favorite doll
- Play card games such as “Go Fish” or “Hearts”, or build your own house of cards
- Teach your grandchild how to jump rope, play chess, or your favorite childhood game
- Pitch a tent in the backyard and host a campout
- Seasonal projects such as pumpkin carving, building a Sukkah, or creating a gingerbread house masterpiece
by Lorraine Marie
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