Hi friends,
We’re welcoming the new year with a Memory Jar: Memorable/Challenging Things Of This Year activity. Throughout the year, you can add to your memory jar-Grab a slip, jot down the date, the event, and the name of the person it pertains. Check out the jar details below.
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What You'll Need
Recycled Jar & Lid
(3) White Sheets of Construction Paper
Glue
Tape
Scissors
Pencil
Markers
optional: ruler
The Steps
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JAR
Take one sheet and trace the lid of the jar on the upper right or left side. Save the extra paper for later.
Cut out the circle, write “Memorable/Challenging things of this year_____ “
or “Memorable & Challenging things of this year_____ “and then fill in the current year.
Trace it with markers and decorate if you’d like.
4. Place the lid onto the jar, twist it closed, then add glue to the top.
5. Press the circle onto the lid firmly, let it dry about 10 min.
This can be redone each year by repeating the steps and stripping off the old circle before gluing on a new one.
LABEL
Grab the previously used sheet of paper and a ruler to measure the length of the jar OR lay it down, mark along the paper as you roll the jar, to create the label.
Cut the label, write “Memorable/Challenging things of this year_____ “ and trace it with markers.
Leave room at the bottom for the instructions
3. Write/trace these instructions at the bottom.
1. Pick a slip 2. Write the date, event & your name. 3. Fold up & place inside.
4. Make sure the lid is still on while taping the paper around the jar, centering it with the lid.
SLIPS
Fold the last two sheets of paper horizontally, creating a narrow strip.
Fold them in half, creating a smaller rectangle.
Fold those last pieces into thirds and cut out all the pieces, 24 slips total.
You can cut more as needed.
4. Place the slips inside the jar with a pencil and keep it where everyone has access to it.
5. Write your memorable/challenging events of the year as they happen, fold the slip, and place it inside the jar.
That’s it!
You can keep reusing the jar each year and swapping out the labels OR leave it as is and use white-out over the year, and fill in the most current one.
Happy crafting!
Amanda and Naomi
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