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The Chirping Moms

The Busy Box

October 1, 2015

If you have kids & don’t have one of these, make one.  It’s super easy, trust me.
Create A Busy Box for Kids || The Chirping Moms
What is it?  It’s what I would call a Busy Box.  Get a box.  It can be a pretty box or basket like this or it could be one of the many that you get in the mail (please tell me I’m not the only one with loads of empty Amazon boxes).  Fill the box with anything & everything that can keep your kids busy.

I just recently made one of these & now we use it daily.  I actually filled a basket like this when I was out of town for several days, trying to make sure that my mom always had something to keep the kids busy.  Little did I know, I should have made one of these years ago.  It has come in handy while making dinner, packing lunches, & even vacuuming.  What’s in this Busy Box?  Below I have several ideas, but keep it simple and easy for kids to do on their own.  Also, rotate the items in and out of the box so the kids don’t get bored.

Create A Busy Box for Kids || The Chirping Moms
The Busy Box Fillers

$1 Store Goodies

Small Craft Sets from Craft Store

Coloring Pads/Books & Crayons

I Spy Bag

Leapfrog LeapReader & Books

Puzzles

Stickers

Paper & Markers

Lacing Cards

Workbooks & Reading Books

Color Wonder

Water WOW books

Make Your Own Busy Bag Sets

Small Toys (stored in Ziploc)

Me Reader Sets

Puzzles

Dry Erase Board & Markers

Reusable Sticker Pad

Dry Erase Activity Center

Teddy Bear Counters

So if you are looking for something to do on a rainy fall day, this is it.  Create a busy box, it will help save your sanity.

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