I love finding new ways to engage and delight my children. I recently thought of a fun and interesting provocation, so today I’m going to take a few minutes to share it with you.
Boxes. We have lots of them. Little, colourful, different shaped boxes that we’ve been storing with hopes that maybe we’ll reuse them one day.
However, I decided to take these little boxes and fill them with simple “surprises”.
I put them on the table and let my toddler explore. She loved this and had spent so much time opening and closing these little boxes. She’ll also take the initiative and put new items in the boxes too (I found a pair of socks in one).
Check out this simple and fun infant/toddler activity! Playing with boxes! #kidsactivities Click To TweetITEMS FOR THE BOXES
If you choose to do this activity, here are some ideas for what you can put in your little boxes:
- pine cones
- rocks
- scarves
- ribbons
- large pom poms
- bells
- mittens
- large bottle caps
- leaves
- a small cup
- baby spoons
- extra-large buttons
- keys
- spools
- yarn
So simple to prepare and so much fun!
Make sure that the items you put in your boxes are safe for little hands and mouths!
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Author of My Kitchen, My Classroom: An Introduction to Homeschool and creator of The Deliberate Mom. Jennifer writes about parenting, homeschooling, her faith, and life with her husband and two girls. Jennifer has a Bachelor of Applied Human Service Administration Degree with a specialization in Early Learning in Child Care.
This is a great idea. Baby girl loves taking the lid on and off boxes. Thanks for the inspriation!
xoxo
I imagine toddlers would love opening the boxes and finding something, no matter what it is. It would be like a present! A simple way for the little ones to have some fun!
What a fun idea!!!
I’m definitely trying this one with my wee man! His favourite thing to do is put stuff inside stuff and take it all out again. :)
You gave me the great idea of the treasure chest months ago, and now I am going to take this idea too! Dylan says thanks. :]
That is such a great idea. Madison loves boxes. I think she actually prefers the boxes to what actually came in the box. I did a post a few months ago about cardboard boxes. I had no idea they were a hall of fame toy. Go figure. :)
This is such a cool and awesome idea and way simple! I know my boys are going to love it!
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I can’t wait to hear what your boys think of it!
Thanks so much for the nomination! You’re so sweet.
Of course Madison loves boxes! She seems so interested in so many things! Such a little sweetie you have there!
Yay! I can’t wait to hear about his explorations!
Thanks Susannah! I’m always trying to think of new ideas.
I can’t wait to hear what Little A thinks of this!
xoxo
Awesome! Glad I could help. Let Dylan know that he’s very welcome… such a little cutie that one. He’s a heart-breaker!
It is so simple and so much fun! Thanks for visiting Emma. I love it when you pop by!
Such a simple but lovely idea. We have huge crate full of boxes and tubes that we use for construction fun but I never thought of putting little bits and pieces inside the boxes for my children to explore. Thanks for the ideas!
You are so very welcome Ciara! I love creating things for my children to explore… it’s a delight to watch them make discoveries.