Time Freeze

Here's a fun activity you can do to preserve your favorite memories!

What You'll Need:

• A waterproof container or a large shoebox
• Your completed 2010 Spider Time-Freeze form (see What to Do, below)
• Two sheets of paper and a pencil, pen, or crayon
• One plastic gallon-sized sandwich bag that will zip or seal closed 
• Your favorite photos, letters, and/or any other items you want to include

What to Do:

1. To bury your capsule outside, you'll need a sturdy, waterproof container (usually made of plastic) that will protect your important items from weather damage. If you decide to hide your capsule indoors, you can use a large shoebox.
2. Print out the Time Freeze PDF—it's that funny-looking blinking thing at the top of the page. Fill in the blanks to create your very own Spider 2010 Time-Freeze.
3. On your first sheet of paper, trace your handprint; on your second sheet of paper, trace your footprint.
4. Place your Time-Freeze sheet, handprint, footprint, favorite photos, letters, and anything else you want to include in your plastic sandwich bag; close the bag.
5. Put the plastic bag into your time capsule and tightly seal the container. (If you're using a shoebox, you can tape or rubber-band the top of the box to the sides for extra security.)
6. Bury or hide your time capsule. Don't forget to write down its location so that you can find it in the future!