Made-by-me wrapping paper

Gather a few things

Plain paper and age-rated chunky crayons; a grown-up handles wrapping supplies later.

Let’s play

1. Choose a large sheet of paper that will suit a small gift.
2. Make a few sample dots or lines, then let your toddler take over.
3. Invite a second family member to add a small patch of marks.
4. After craft time, a grown-up uses the finished sheet to wrap a gift.

A little learning to notice

Try naming a repeated mark or noticing two colors next to each other.

Keep a little memory

Photograph the artwork before wrapping or save a small uncut drawing as a matching keepsake.

Make it work for your child

Decorate one small page for a gift note if a large sheet feels like too much.