I've seen loads of busy bags around on blog land and thought they would be great for my two youngest kids when I need a few minutes to write a blog post, wash the pots, iron, put clothes away etc. etc.. So I've made my own. Well, should I say I've made a start as I've only made 4 so far and I thought I'd share them with you
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In my first I've placed objects in different colours so the little ones can colour sort them
There are 7 feathers, 7 pipe cleaners, 7 lollipop sticks, 7 foam hearts and 7 pompoms
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In this one I've placed 3 pipe cleaners and folded them over at one end and cut up some drinking straws. They have to simple put the straw bits on the pipe cleaner
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I've cut little hearts and stars from card and cut up some different coloured tissue paper. They have to scrunch up the tissue paper and glue on
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This one is different shapes and colours. The kids can either match the shapes or match the colours
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I don't think that there too bad for my very first attempt at making busy bags. Hopefully will be making some more very soon. If you have any ideas on what I could use please let me know
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Well, these busy bag concept is quiet interesting. I just love this bags so much. Thanks for sharing this bags with us.
ReplyDeleteOhh.. what a fun idea Natasha! I need to make some of these!
ReplyDeleteCool! Maybe some odd crayons and scratch paper in one (you know the loose crayons that don't go with the set- LOL) stickers are great too! Have fun!
ReplyDeleteI think it is a great first attempt! I throw one together whenever we go out to eat or go to dinner at a friend's house and they work so well. I hadn't thought of putting pipe cleaners and straw cuttings in one. Thanks for that!
ReplyDeleteReally great. Not bad at all for the first attempt. I haven't busy bags, but now I think I should. Great stuff.
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Those are some fun ones! I'm in love with busy bags at the moment. I need to make some for my daughter before we head to NZ in May. I especially like your straw one. That looks like some great fine motor skills.
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ReplyDeleteRe. these bags, my observation is that 'stuff' seems to arrive into one's home that is perfect for inclusion in busy bags...
Lovely. I haven't got children of my own, but once I made a "sick box" for a friend's sick daughter, filling it up with lots of small cuties and pretties to keep her entertained on her sick bed. She was delighted and so did her parents. But I haven't thought about this kind of "busy" bag or box!
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Those are well done!
ReplyDeleteLove the colour sorting one and the foam matching! Might do some foam matching for my kiddos.
ReplyDeleteI am doing a busy bag swap right now with some other mama`s in Japan {since most busy bag swaps are in America and you can`t usually participate from overseas so I organized my own swap}. I also have a list of a couple others I want to make because we have an international flight coming up {in which I am travelling with both my boys aged 26 months and 14 months by myself}. So between the busy bags, lots of snacks and the ipad with some dvds loaded onto it and educational games I hope we will survive!
I totally recommend doing a swap with some friends as well to get even MORE bags together.
Thanks for sharing- I found you via pinterest
And if you can't find a group of people to swap bags with--I offer a large assortment of Busy Bags AND preschool Busy Kits for purchase!
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WOW! These are a fantastic idea ~ I can't wait to make some of my own for our next vacation!
ReplyDeleteThose are a great idea! I have a few things I can throw together to make a bag of my own. My toddler will like it!
ReplyDeleteSaw you at Bowl Full Of Lemons. :)
I've been trying to make activities like this for my toddler too! Thanks for sharing your ideas! I especially love their simplicity since most moms don't have the time for "complicated!"
ReplyDeleteFun bags, great idea. I think an old magazine, a piece of white paper and a glue stick might work too.
ReplyDeleteCute idea, I need to come up with some busy bags for my four kids. The older they get they still complain to me about being bored and needing something to do.
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Great, creative ideas!
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ReplyDeleteWhat fun! I'd want to play too =-)
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Wow, these are great ideas. I don't have little ones myself anymore, but I watch my friend's daughter who is 16 but mentally she's about 2 or 3. This would give her something fun to do when I watch her. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThose look really good! I bet my eldest would love them, youngest would probably just eat them but worth a shot lol. Thanks for the idea!
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Natasha this is brilliant! Please share it with my readers over on Frugal Days, Sustainable Ways! I think everyone would love it:) http://frugallysustainable.com/2012/03/frugal-days-sustainable-ways-18/
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas!! Thank you for sharing at Sharing Saturday!! I hope you are having a great week!
ReplyDeleteOh I absolutely LOVE these! Gorgeous!!
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