Have you been looking for ways to make learning more interesting?

Then you have come to the right place!

The following list of ordinary, inexpensive, household items can be used to make learning much more fun and interesting in creative ways.

I’ll be offering activities and ideas for the following household items. If you have a special request to add to this list, let me know, and I’ll see what I can come up with.

From The Kitchen

Toothpicks– Straws – Cardboard Tubes – Glass Jars – Cardboard Boxes – Cans – Water Bottles – Egg Carton – Egg Shells – *Recycled Containers – *Recycled Cups – Skewers – Recycled K-Cups – Sponges – Food Coloring – Zip-Top Bags – Magnets – Bottle and Milk Caps – Potato Chip Container – Chop Sticks – Dish Soap – * Recycled Cans – *Recycled Take-out Containers – Used Coffee Grinds – Coffee Filters –

*Clean recycled items.

Fun Foods

Vinegar – Baking Soda – Baking Powder – Veggie Scraps – Salt – Popcorn – Beans – Rice – Sugar – Flour – Bread – Cocoa – Eggs – Orange – Banana – Celery – Bones – Ice – Lemons – Oranges – Water – Cabbage –  Potatoes –

In The Toy Box/Game Room

A ball – Balloons – Old Game Pieces – Lego Pieces – Crayons – Marbles – Dominoes – Ping Pong Balls – Water Gun/Shooter – Picture Books – Bubbles – Hula Hoop –

Office Supplies

Pencils – Ruler – Paper Clip – Paper – Glue – Tape – Rubber Bands – Binder Clips –

Around The House

An old CD – Candles – Old Calendars w/ Pictures – Deck of Cards – Dice – Junk Mail – Old Magazines – Spray Bottle (Clean no chemicals) – PVC Pipes – Old Books – Old Paper – Plastic Eggs – Old Greeting Cards – Clothes Pins – Store Flyers –

From The Bathroom

Cardboard Tubes – Toothbrush – Shaving Cream – Cotton Balls – Cotton Swabs –

Old Clothing

Socks – Shirts – Pants – Scarves – Old Towels –

Items From Outside

Sand – Twigs – Flowers – Pine Cones – Leaves – Rocks –

Craft Cabinet

Glue – Paint – Paint Brush – Scissors – Craft Knife – Sewing Items – Yarn – Markers – Pom-Pom –  Chenille Stems – Clay – Beads – Measuring Tape – Ruler – Construction Paper – Paper – Buttons – Craft Sticks – Felt – Craft Foam –

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