​Bringing Holiday Smiles to Hospital

Day 13
WHAT'S THIS ALL ABOUT?
Ready to spread joy across all winter holidays? We want you to create and share DIY All-Holiday Decoration Kits with kids in hospitals. Whether it's Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or any other winter celebration, your creativity can make hospital stays during the holidays much brighter and more festive!
YOUR MISSION
Your task is to create easy-to-assemble, super fun decoration kits for various winter holidays. These kits will be sent to children in hospitals to help them decorate their rooms and celebrate the holiday season in style, no matter what holiday they observe.
STUFF YOU'LL NEED

• Colorful construction paper in various hues
• Safe-to-use glue and tape
• Ribbons and yarn in festive colors
• Kid-friendly scissors
• Non-toxic stickers and markers
• Cut-outs of holiday shapes like stars, menorahs, kinara candles, and snowflakes
• Simple instructions that are a breeze to follow

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO

1. Be a Multi-Holiday Designer: Get creative with holiday decorations that celebrate all the winter holidays. Think inclusively to cater to different traditions and cultures.
2. Play Teacher: Write down easy instructions for each decoration and add some drawings to make the steps super clear.
3. Pack It Up: Collect all the materials needed for each decoration and assemble them into individual kits, complete with instructions.
4. Safety First: Check that everything in the kit is safe and suitable for children of all ages.
5. Add Your Personal Touch: Include a heartwarming card or a holiday greeting in each kit. Your thoughtful words can make a big difference!
6. Connect with Hospitals: Let's get in touch with local hospitals to find out how we can deliver your fantastic kits.
7. Delivery Day: Plan a day to take the kits to the hospital, keeping in mind to respect their policies and rules.

COOL STUFF YOU'LL LEARN

• Arts and Crafts Across Cultures: Discover how different holidays are celebrated and express it through art.
• The Joy of Giving: Experience the happiness that comes from spreading cheer to others.
• Project Management Skills: Learn how to run a project that makes a real impact.

THE PERFECT STORY TO INSPIRE YOU
Dive into "The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey" by Susan Wojciechowski. It’s a moving story about sharing your gifts to bring joy to others, fitting perfectly with the spirit of this project!
WHAT YOU'LL ACHIEVE
At the end of this project, you'll have created amazing, inclusive holiday kits that will light up the faces of many children in hospitals. You're not just making decorations; you're bringing a piece of holiday joy to those who need it most. Get ready to have fun, learn a lot, and make this holiday season unforgettable for everyone!