Mining Your TrashWhat trash do you normally throw out that could be used for toys, craft projects, or organization? Look at things in a whole new light. Be creative. Before you throw it out, think "How can I use this?" or "What could I use this for?" Could a broken item have some good parts left that could be used for something else? Here are some possible items:
Storing small pieces of toys or puzzles
Cut apart and use as plastic material Cut out "silverware" for a play kitchen
Cut off at about 4". Add dirt and plant seeds.
Magazine containers
Please check out Mining Your Junk Mail page or Play Materials for other ideas. You probably have your own ideas for what to do with your trash. You may have thought of a new use for the things you throw away that I never would have come up with. Please take time to share with us, and I will share it with everyone. Additional Play Materials ResourcesPlay Materials Ideas for cheap play materials to use with your children. Mining Your Junk Mail How to look at your junk mail as a gold mine for materials for kids toys, activities, and crafts. Stickers How to find and create stickers that children will love to play with. Purchased Items Recommended purchased items that can be used to create kid's toys, activities, or crafts. Do you have some items to recycle and need some ideas of what you can do with them? Check out Trash Matcher. Remember"You're Never Too Old to Play"Bookmark this Page so you can find it again, or sign up for our RSS feed. Check back often as we will be adding ideas and activities on a regular basis. You probably have some great ideas too! Feel free to share your kids play ideas with us. Return from Mining Your Trash to Simply Kids Play Home Page |
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