Supplies :
• A container , such as a large mason jar , a shoe box , or a tin lunch box
• Measuring tape
• Construction paper , ribbon , markers , and glue to decorate the container
• Souvenirs and trinkets from places you ’ ve visited
• Photos
• Pencil and paper
• Cardstock
Step One :
Decorate your time capsule . This could be as simple as a ribbon with a tag that states the year tied around the mason jar lid or an elaborate construction paper / glitter / glue / jeweled decoration of a shoe box .
Step Two :
Trace your child ’ s handprint and footprint onto the cardstock . Cut them out , date them , and put them in the time capsule .
Step Three :
Measure your child ’ s height with the measuring tape . Either record the measurement or cut the measuring tape off at your child ’ s height and roll it up to place in the capsule .
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