Tinker box

Tinker trays are a simple, creative and engaging way to give children some options with their play. Allow their imaginations to soar.

My boys and I had fun pulling together Loose Parts Robot Tinkering Kits for a swap at The Seasonal Classroom earlier in 2016. Each person made 3-5 Loose Parts kits (with some regulations) and another kit of the host. We each shipped them to a central spot where they were divvied out (listening to our preferences) and received different sets back. To make our kit, we recycled some pieces from a friend (eyeballs!), went to our local ReStore shop for odds and ends, and then rounded out our kit…

Gever Tulley recently created this fabulous resource: The Tinkerer's Toolbox , a list on Amazon that has all the "basic tools are selected for their compatibility with children's hands, their general durability, and successful history of use at Tinkering School." Of course I think it's a brilliant list, but it also made me want to offer up this gift suggestion for parents/friends/relations that might want to encourage a child's inner tinkerer, but aren't quite ready to let them have at it…

A DIY inventing kit for kids who love to create, build, and make their ideas come to life! A perfect gift that isn't just another toy.

How to make tinker trays & STEM Boxes and spend less time and money on crafting.

My boys were busy creating and inventing for the past four years! Amazing hands on play, creative thinking inspiration in a Tinker Box for Kid Inventor's Day!

Forget buying kids expensive toys…instead, create a no-cost inventor box (AKA - tinker box) that will inspire endless hours of creative play.

Inventor's Box/Craft Box/Tinker Kit for Little Kids (Ages 3 to 5 Years Old). Includes a List of Supplies. Makes a Great Gift for Preschoolers! via @researchparent

Give your toddler a fun head start by making cute and colorful tinker boxes for them! They are great for encouraging STEM learning and sensory play even at a young age. PLEASE USE YOUR BEST JUDGEMENT WITH REGARDS TO MATERIALS BEING A CHOKING HAZARD. ALWAYS BE FULLY PRESENT FOR PLAY AND AVOID SMALL MATERIALS IF YOUR CHILD STILL LIKES TO PUT THINGS IN THEIR MOUTH. NEVER LEAVE UNATTENDED AND STORE OUT OF REACH. I came up with this idea when my daughter was 18 months. She was constantly getting…