Activity box ideas

When selecting gifts for children we like to make an activity kit or bag with a few items that the child can use and play with. We think about the child's interests and choose a theme. These activity kits feel a little more personalised than giving a toy alone and they feel a little more put together. Hopefully the children find them fun and useful! Here are some of our gift ideas for our friends and family. Most of these ideas can be adapted to other themes depending on the interests of the…

From yarn arts, sewing, painting, building, growing and more, these craft kits for kids are sure to bring out the maker in every child.

Three of my favourite subscription boxes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers! These boxes make wonderful educational gifts for the little learner in your life!

Morning activity boxes have been a game changer in our routine! I did a version of this with Piper when she was younger and I was trying to juggle the work-from-home mom routine. So a few weeks ago I started making boxes for Flora to use when she needs an activity (i.e. she wants my […]

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Inside: Let’s make morning busy boxes for a toddler! This game-changing idea will have them actually engaged and playing with their toys. Mornings are undoubtedly a tricky time with a toddler. You have a tiny human who has immediate needs, plus your own needs, and maybe a baby or older siblings as well? Suddenly you need to be making breakfast, holding them, reading 97 books,

Busy boxes. Quiet bins. Activity bags. Whatever you choose to call them, they are a godsend when you are at a loss for how to keep your kids occupied for...

Are your kids already complaining about being bored this summer? These 25 ideas for summer boredom boxes will turn toys and supplies you have around the house into fun activities and challenges. These fun ideas include free play activities, educational activities, outdoor activities, and more.

Find over 100 fun and engaging busy bags for toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarten and elementary kids, too — perfect for on the go!

Learn how to make a busy box for toddlers. These boxes are easy to customize and perfect for keeping toddlers occupied at a restaurant, on a plane, while mom is nursing and more!