Today we are welcoming Courtney from CourtneyDeFeo.com ,who is sharing an super cute fans for your community .
Happy Summer LWSL! I’m Courtney and I blog at CourtneyDeFeo.com. I love creating ideas for families that impact the heart of children. Our kids are so capable of making a difference in the world around them. We just have to invite them to the party.
We can take our ordinary moments and summer days and make incredible impressions upon their hearts. Today, I’m sharing how to make a DIY summer fan – with purpose. You can take these fans and cool off your community with kindness. This begins as an ordinary craft and ends as a family experience in generosity. My kids learn much quicker through experiences over lectures. The printables for these fans are not available but head on over to my blog. I’ve got more fun downloads there from lollipop tags to ice cream wrappers and more. I’d love to get to know you and your families.
Here is what you need:
1 package of standard paper plates (the sturdier the better) Tape Glue stick Popsicle sticks Paper Plate Some design ideas *these printables are no longer available* But feel free to make your own personal design.
Step 1: Print as many copies of these files as you’d like for your fans. Or, you can have your kids color your own message onto the plates for a very personal effect. Cut the circle out to fit the inner (flat) circle of your plate and then glue the circle onto the plate.
Step 2: For handle, glue and tape on two popsicle sticks together.
Step 3: Make a list before you leave.
Step 4: Be sure to ask your kids their opinion. Who might need to cool off? Who works hard in your area outside in the summer? Get their minds and hearts engaged in the activity.
Be Prepared For All:
On our journey of doing this year-round, we have encountered tears, hugs and sometimes weird looks. People aren’t sure what to do with random kindness in our world. So don’t let them lose heart – and parents stay close to help explain why you are doing it.
“My kids made some fans to help cool off those working really hard outside this summer – as a way to say thanks! (Then, let kids hand them to the person).”
You can pass out 5 or 50. The number doesn’t matter. It’s really about the discussions with your family and getting their hearts focused on others.
For the rest of my Summer Light ‘Em Up – 25 Ways to Teach Generosity this Summer – head on over to my blog. I’ve got more fun downloads there from lollipop tags to ice cream wrappers and more. I’d love to get to know you and your families.
How do you teach kindness in your home?
Courtney DeFeo
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Oops…one way we share kindness is doing those random acts of kindness…bringing flowers to someone who needs a pick-me-up, giving restaurant gift cards to friends who are busy being caregivers to others. It’s the little things that mean the most!
I totally agree. I love the face of someone – just realizing we thought of them. And, I feel the same way when someone does something little for us. Means a ton.
Thanks for sharing your awesome ideas and resources!! <3
Thanks Kelly C!
Making cards, May Day baskets, cook a meal
You don’t want me to cook a meal,,, :)… but man I FEEL the love when someone does that for me. Great ideas!
What a great idea!
Thanks Laurie! I appreciate you participating. Have a great summer!
This is a really good idea. We teach kindness by encouraging our kids to say something nice to each other every night at dinner. It is pretty cool to see what they come up with sometimes! I would love a set of those ABC cards. Thanks for the chance to win!
Jenny – I love that idea! Such a great tradition and so sweet to hear it straight from the heart of little ones. Great work.