It’s hard to commit to something when you don’t know what you’ll need. This year, I’d like to make Festive Frog as accessible as possible, so I’ve tried to keep the necessary supplies to a minimum. Everything necessary is listed below.
Essentials
Cardstock, cards, or paper for printing or writing the daily prompts
A printer & ink, or pens/pencils, or other writing implements
Internet access
Library access
Craft Supplies You Likely Already Have
Paint brushes
Smooth, plain river rocks
Acrylic paint & sealant
Paint and paper of your choice
Construction paper in assorted colors
Scissors
Card-making materials of your choice. Construction paper and crayons are fine, but you can get as fancy as you and your kiddos like.
Calendars/magazines to cut up for collaging
Glue
Donations
There are three chances for donations this month. The amount you donate, or if you donate at all, is up to you.
Donate to a food bank, like Food for Lane County, on 12/05. Food or monetary donations are appreciated
Donate to a medically focused nonprofit, like Providence Children’s Health Foundation, on 12/15
Donate to an environmental nonprofit, like Columbia Riverkeeper on 12/17
Food
On 12/4 we’ll make or buy a holiday treat (of your choice) to share with a friend or neighbor
On 12/5 we’ll donate to a food bank
On 12/24 we’ll create a plate of treats for someone. In my house this is Santa, but it can be a parent, a sibling, or a friend.
Transportation
A few times this month we’ll get outside for adventure. You get to choose your destination, though the frog will make broad suggestions. The first of these, on 12/11, is to any “nature” spot. The next weekend, the frog suggests a winter river walk.
Books
Almost every Thursday, the frog will prompt you to read and act out, or discuss, a story with your kiddos. This can be any story they choose, but it can be fun to have it be relevant to your family’s holiday traditions or to some of the issues the frog is addressing. We’ll recommend titles as we go, but these are nothing more than general suggestions. Any book is a good book!