All families will agree, 2020 has changed everything about our day-to-day existence. This is a year to be remembered, and what better way than a time capsule?
Suggested items to include:
- Newspaper or printed articles from internet of pandemic
- Family photo, possibly all wearing masks
- Favorite activity as a family which began as a result of shelter-in
- Pictures of how birthdays and/or graduations were celebrated during pandemic
- Pictures or artwork made by kids
- Facts about the current year
- Small toy or trinket, maybe toilet paper roll or face mask
- List of the movies you watched
- A letter written by everyone about what it was like during pandemic
- A note from parents to their children
- What lessons have you learned
- Don’t forget to put the date created and date to open
Time Capsule: There are different types of containers. For example, a plastic tube with secure lid or for serious time capsulers, stainless steel containers can be purchased online. Or you can use a simple shoebox, or metal box with lid. Be sure to make a label for it!
When to Open: Depending on age of your kids, you can open on last child’s 18th birthday, wedding day, birth of first grandchild, or pick a date as a family.
