As parents, we all know the joy and pride that comes with watching our children's imaginations soar. It's amazing how they can transform the simplest things into extraordinary creations. If you've ever caught your little ones playing with the box instead of the toy, you'll understand the magic of their innate creativity. That's why we're excited to introduce the Inventors Box, a simple yet brilliant way to nurture your children's need to think outside the box and unleash their inner inventors!
Unleashing Creativity:
The Inventor's Box is a treasure trove of materials that will ignite your children's imagination and encourage them to explore their creativity. It includes everyday items such as paper towel rolls, ribbons, old boxes, sunglasses, zip ties, tissue paper, empty plastic berry containers, etc. You get to be creative too while upcycling items that would have normally been discarded. Providing them with these materials opens up a world of possibilities where they can create, invent, and explore their own unique ideas. (Make sure items are age-appropriate).
 Put anything and everything to let their imagines soar! Photo Credit: Missy Robertson |
Building Skills:
Playing with the Inventors Box goes beyond just having fun; it's a valuable learning experience for your children. As they tinker, experiment, and invent, they develop essential skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and resourcefulness. They learn to repurpose everyday objects and see the world through a creative lens. These skills are not only beneficial for their current playtime but also lay the foundation for their future success in various academic and professional pursuits.
 It's amazing what you can do with boxes and painter's tape. Photo Credit: Missy Robertson |
Strengthening Communication Skills:
The best part of being the parent of an inventor is asking how they came up with their ideas. What problems did they encounter? What was their favorite part of the project? Take it to the next level by developing a story surrounding their unique creation.
 Phillip tells a story about his giant robot. Photo Credit: Missy Robertson |
Getting Started:
To start your family's Inventors Box journey, gather materials from around your home that you no longer need. Be sure to include items like cardboard boxes, paper tubes, fabric scraps, buttons, bottle caps, and any other odds and ends that could spark your child's creativity. Organize them in a box or container, and watch as your children's creativity takes flight!
Missy and Rickey Robertson are publishers in Monroe - West Monroe Louisiana!
They love to find lots of family fun in their community and crawfish!
