I love starting the new off by
trying new things!
I have been reading a lot about
exploration boxes and became very intrigued.
In my kindergarten classroom
presently I do morning work stations.
There are five different
stations:
Red – iPads
Blue - books
Purple – computer
Green
& Yellow – skill activity or worksheet
After reading about exploration
boxes…I thought that I would give them a try!
At first I am going to make
either my green or yellow station my busy box station.
Eventually, I would like to make both green & yellow busy box
stations.
I truly believe
that children learn and retain more through exploration and play.
So I decided to create a beginner
pack of exploration boxes. All you need are plastic shoe
boxes. (You can get them for a dollar at the Dollar tree.)
I started
off with 9.
I plan on using these all year as
both morning work activities and "I'm Done" activities.
I love the easy prep time. I truly feel that kids learn and retain
more through hands on discovery. I am replacing traditional morning work
worksheets for busy boxes (exploration boxes).
Print, laminate, cut, and place in busy boxes with
playdoh, pom-poms, pipe cleaners, buttons, etc.
Kids will love this fun alternative
to learning. Easy to set up and prepare and no need for directions...just let
kids explore!
I have created a back to school
Busy Box packet to get you started.
This set includes enough for 9
boxes.
I will have it 50% off for the
next 2 days!
Get it now for just $1.50!
Hope you
enjoy!
