This is a great project you and your child can do together.
If your child's bookshelf looks anything like S-man's used to, it is overflowing with books. I used to just stack the extra books against the wall. Then, a friend told me about something she had done to deal with the book overflow. She and her son decorated a box to put the books in.
Here are some ideas:
- Cover the box with construction paper.
- Use stamps, markers, crayons or paint to draw pictures on the box.
- Stencil your child's name onto the box.
- Use stickers and glitter.
- Use scrapbooking supplies like die cuts and embellishments.
- Recycle old greeting cards by cutting out the pictures and pasting them on your box.
- Cut pictures out of old magazines.
- Use foam stickers.
- Use paint to let your child make handprints on the box.
- Glue on beads or buttons.
- Glue on uncooked pasta and color it with paint or markers.
- Copier paper boxes work great, and you don't have to worry about cutting off the flaps.
*The beads, buttons, and pasta should not be used with young children who could choke.
How to incorporate learning:
- Have your child trace shapes and cut them out.
- Have your child identify colors, shapes, letters and numbers as you construct the box.
- Let your child practice cutting.
- Count everything.
Display the box in a prominent place in your child's bedroom, and let your child help you put in the books.
This project will give your child a sense of pride and ownership. It is also a great way for the two of you, or the whole family, to spend quality time together.
If you make one, I would love to see it! Send me a picture at beasbookbuzz@gmail.com and I will post it. I would love to hear any comments or ideas you have as well.
Have fun!
Bea
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Interesting to know.
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