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Jan 22 2011

What’s in my busy bin?

Actually, I don’t really call it a busy bin any more. It was a busy bin when the children were very young. Now, it’s just a box of stuff that I keep in the car for keeping people busy whenever we go anywhere.

[If you want to read more about busy bins, click HERE.]

Our bin was getting messy and the family was growing tired of what was inside.  That’s the signal that it’s time to restock the bin for the next outing.

I thought I’d share with you what was in my bin, before I fill it with a whole bunch of new goodies again.

This time it had a science and math theme.

Here is what was inside:

  • math wrap-ups and science wrap-ups
  • Twist N Shout math electronic toy
  • two large U-shaped magnets
  • a bunch of smaller magnets and other metal objects
  • a rock and mineral kit
  • a set of glow-in-the-dark planets and stars
  • one large and one small magnifying glass
  • a set of color paddles
  • a book of science experiments
  • a set of “fraction circles” (too many pieces for the car, big mistake)
  • a couple of magic tricks
  • a bag of rubber bands
  • 2 pairs of safety goggles (hey, how’d they get in there?)
  • flash cards, both store-bought and home-made
  • a variety of other little things like paper clips, eye droppers, arrow heads and more

Here it is, spilled all over the floor:  

I have done all kinds of themes over the years, like the seashore, not-messy art supplies, and Mad-Libs, brain-teasers and puzzles.  And sometimes I just gather up a bunch of little toys and throw them in there, too.  I plan to fill it with a variety of books this time. Anything goes, as long as it keeps hands busy and minds working.

Written by Marie-Claire · Categorized: Homeschool · Tagged: car and travel, classroom resources, me, storage

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