How Christmas Art Projects for Kids Can Teach Them the Real Value in Giving

One of the keys to a quality financial education is teaching generosity and charity and there's never a better time than Christmas to explore some of these values. No matter what their ages, setting aside some Christmas art projects for kids can teach them that it really is the "thought that counts."

Today's economy is certainly not going to support an extravagant Christmas for many people around the globe. Yesterday's mob-like consumerism is likely to be met this year with frugal shopping and creative (free) gift-giving.

Kids are especially in tune with the Christmas season. The television and computer pummel our children with ads all year round, but even more so during the holidays. Consider an alternative lesson to all that advertising and set up a group of Christmas art projects for kids that they can make to give as gifts for other family members.

Contact local nursing homes in your area and see if they organize Christmas craft events for their residents. If they do, ask them if you and the kids can come along and help out. The elderly residents will be thrilled to see children running around during the craft-making and your kids can certainly learn a lot from them.

For older kids, encourage them to make some Christmas art projects for kids and sell them to family, friends and school mates to raise money for a charity of their choosing. Not only does this encourage generosity, it can give your child their first glimpse at entrepreneurship! What a great gift that would be.