Fill it with thrift-store finds such as lingerie, hats, jewelry, boots, bags, old Halloween costumes, and ties. Age 1 and up. Your kids can make finger puppets, holiday decorations, and more. A piece of thick poster board covered with white felt makes a great felt board for storytelling. Most appliance stores are happy to give away the boxes that contained refrigerators, stoves, smaller appliances.
Preschoolers love to mimic adult chores and help.
A tongue depressor or craft stick can also double as a shaver. Fill this with bandages, medical masks, cotton balls, a hot water bottle, an infant medicine dropper, medical gauze, tape, a small pen, and an Ace bandage. Cheryl Murfin Bond is assistant editor at Seattle's Child and Eastside Parent. Click here for more articles on the same topic Visit our Online Bookstore to purchase books on this subject at greatly reduced prices. All rights reserved.