Silly Stories Day / Dream Jars
Dream Jars
Children decorate a plastic jar and fill it with written or drawn dreams, wishes and happy thoughts to keep.
How to run it
- Give each child a clean plastic jar.
- Let them decorate the outside with stickers, paint pens or tissue paper.
- Have children write or draw dreams on small paper strips.
- Fold the strips into the jar and seal the lid.
You will need
- clean plastic jars
- stickers
- paint pens
- tissue paper
- paper strips
- glitter (optional)
Make it easier or harderYounger children draw their dreams, while older children write a short dream story.
SafetyUse plastic rather than glass jars, and keep glitter use contained.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3, Outcome 1Children reflect on their hopes and feelings, supporting a positive sense of self.
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