Hi friends! It’s always fun to play with your toys, but what about when you are finished? Follow Bella as she makes a cute toy box, so that she can put all her toys away at the end of the day! Join us for a step by step guide to making and decorating an awesome box for all of your favourite toys and teddies! Materials 1x Scissors 1x Non-toxic glue 5x Colour markers 1x Pencil 3x Foam board or foam scraps in 3 different colours 6x Pieces of crafting paper in a variety of colours 2x cardboard boxes, one should fit into the other and be narrower OR 1x Old shoe box Lots of decorative items, such as: Stickers Bows Googly eyes Confetti Buttons Safety Warning Sharp Tools are involved in this project. It is advised for an adult to supervise children when working on this project. Schooling Online recommends parents/educators purchase non-toxic ingredients for arts and crafts materials.
Tips for Parents
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Here's how to talk to your child about it >>>
You can learn how to make a cool box for your toys! You'll need scissors, glue, markers, paper, and decorations. Remember to be careful and ask an adult for help with sharp tools.
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4 activities you can do with your child now >>>
- Encourage your child to gather their toys and put them away in a toy box just like Bella did. - Help your child to decorate their toy box with the materials used in the video such as stickers, bows, and confetti. - Supervise your child while they use the scissors and glue to ensure they are safe. - Teach your child to organize their toys in the box by grouping them according to type or size.
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Pretend play with your child >>>
GAME: Toy Box Treasure Hunt Instructions: Hide a few toys around the house or room and give your child a clue to find them. Once all the toys are found, explain to them that it's time to put them away in their own special place. Use the video as a guide to create a toy box together using materials such as foam board, crafting paper, and markers. Decorate the box with stickers, bows, googly eyes, confetti, and buttons. Enjoy the satisfaction of tidying up together!
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1 moral thought for your child inspired by this >>>
Cleaning up after playtime is important. Follow Bella's example by making a toy box for your toys. Remember to always use safe, non-toxic materials and have an adult help with sharp tools.
