
The concept is quite easy as the bottles {or bags} are filled with ‘hidden’ trinkets that can be found by manipulating the object and sifting through the filler. A list of objects to find can be written out or for younger children the parent or care giver can verbally give the cues {which makes a great interacting activity}
I wanted to post this again as my little received some Squinkies as a Christmas gift and the just so happen to make the perfect trinkets to place in the bottles. I was not really up-to date with the squinkie fad when my little guy received them but they are pretty popular and come in a ton of varieties for boys and girls and even in commercialized sets like these from the Disney Cars movie. My little guy loves Cars so it’s a great motivator for him to find the different characters and keep him engaged. We of course use it more as a learning tool though these can be fun toys for all kids of all ages.
**These can be made with a number of small objects – basically anything that can fit in the bottle – you can find a list of everyday items I used a couple years ago {here}**
Beans or rice can be used as the filler. We used yellow split peas to fill our bottle.
Make sure the bottle you are using is completely dry and fill 3/4’s of the way full with filler.
If the bottle is for younger children you may want to seal the lid on with hot glue or super glue to prevent those tiny hands from spilling the beans … literally.
I have a fantastic roundup of features coming up from the Sunday Showcase Party today. You can take a sneak peek at all the fabulous project linked up this week {here}.
I reading your blog and I’m in a big impress!!! You’re very creative!!! sorry for my horrible englisch!!!I’m your fan 🙂
Regards from Poland!!!
Emanuelle
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I picked up a pack of Cars Squinkies that were clearanced after Christmas to put in an iSpy bag for my son. I love your idea of using a bottle–that would be much easier.
This is great! My boys have collected some of those little toys (had no idea they were called squinkies) and I was trying to figure out what to do with them. Thanks for the inspiration 🙂 ~Mel
What type of bottle did you use? LOVE IT!!! Thank you!!!!
I love this idea. I’ve seen a few variations, but this one seems so easy to do. I’m definitely going to try it. Thanks!
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