Homemade Preschool Toys
Imagine a toy that is a pirate ship one day and then an airplane the next. Your preschooler has a wonderful imagination, and they can turn an ordinary box into an extraordinary toy in a matter of minutes. You might have noticed this at Christmas time when your preschooler removed an expensive, flashy toy from the box and then proceeded to play with the box more than the toy. One thing is for sure, preschoolers love their boxes.
If you have just bought something that came in a rather large box, why don’t you give that box to your preschooler. Give your child a box of crayons or some non-toxic paint, sit back, and see what your preschooler will come up with. If you do not have any boxes around the house, go to a local appliance store. They have the boxes that the floor models came in and they are usually more than happy to get rid of the large bulky boxes that are taking up precious space. If you take them into your back yard, these large boxes will turn into forts or grand ships in the mind of your preschooler.
If the box becomes too covered in crayon or paint, simply cover the box with paper or paint it white to give your child a clean easel to work with. If the box starts to fall apart, duct tape can go a long way. Don’t just leave the fun of playing with a box to your preschooler. Play with them. Preschooler’s love it when their parents play their imagination games with them. You might find yourself loving that box just as much as your preschooler does.
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