Ever wonder what to do with boxes like these? They are too sturdy to throw away or recycle so I would keep them for craft. However, there are just too many of them lying around... Fortunately, I found a way to deal with them - make them into Jingle Boxes.
It is pretty easy really. Just cut them into halves and tape all the sides to form cubes. But just before you seal them, put jingly stuff like bells, beans, beads etc inside. If you want them to look more appealing, you can wrap them up like presents. I like to keep them simple.
I made the Jingle Boxes on Monday but we were using them like blocks. Sophie was so tickled when I blew at the stack and toppled them one by one.
Today, Sophie was playing with them again. She somehow knows they function like shakers. I could have assessed her ability to discriminate the sounds made by different materials but I thought I ought to give her a break. Perhaps I am giving myself a break too. Just have fun.
I like the way she covers her mouth and pretends to laugh :)
ReplyDeleteAnother great idea! I like your comment about giving yourself a break too - I totally understand what you are saying! Have fun just to have fun!
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