Mrs. U. over at http://makingahouseahome.blogspot.com/ asked what others do to keep young children busy rather than just sitting them down in front of the t.v.
Today I had to make two pies and a pudding salad for upcoming Thanksgiving dinner celebrations. I came up with this idea for my three year old after contemplating Mrs. U's post.
Three empty boxes became a cupboard, a fridge and a stove. She "cooked" and "waited tables" all day while I was busy in the kitchen. She didn't care that I merely drew knobs and burners on her "stove" with a marker. She was pleased as punch every second.
$$ spent: nothing
Time not spent in front of the t.v.: priceless!
Today I had to make two pies and a pudding salad for upcoming Thanksgiving dinner celebrations. I came up with this idea for my three year old after contemplating Mrs. U's post.
Three empty boxes became a cupboard, a fridge and a stove. She "cooked" and "waited tables" all day while I was busy in the kitchen. She didn't care that I merely drew knobs and burners on her "stove" with a marker. She was pleased as punch every second.
$$ spent: nothing
Time not spent in front of the t.v.: priceless!
6 comments:
The best toy ever! Cardboard boxes can become anything, but I hadn't thought of this. My girls would be thrilled. If I could just get through the piles of junk in the garage to get to the boxes. :)
Great idea. I always had tons of fun with boxes when I was growing up.
great idea!!!
I remember having toys like these! We just played and played and played. I found your post via Mr's U. Thanks for the idea!!
I LOVE your idea! I saw your link on Mrs. U's blog and came right over! I am constantly looking for things for my kids to do so I can turn the TV off! I think this summer I am going to have the TV permanently moved into the garage for 6 months.
That is a great idea! I had been thinking of getting my boys one of those toy kitchen sets, but now I think I will be a bit more creative about it.
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