Thursday, February 24, 2011

WHAT TO DO WITH THE VALENTINES CANDY PACKAGING




 I will admit I hate to though things away because I think to myself, what can I use this for?
When we were done with our Valentine's Day goodies, I looked at the packaging they came in and decided to use them in our Montessori schooling after cleaning them out.

My 1 year old I gave her the 2 piece heart boxes for her to put them together (good for hand & eye coordination)

 
Than for my 3 year old using paint swatches from the home improvement store and a candy box with the individual candy openings, I made him a shape match, I used the paint swatches and made the shapes that match the individual openings of the inner tray.


He likes this very much, I asked him the shapes & colors as he placed each one in the proper opening.


What do you have that can be recycled to use to teach your child, doesn't have to be a Valentine's Day box, it can be anything --- let your creative juices flow!


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28 comments:

  1. (Single)MommyFebruary 24, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    Oh wow what a great idea! I am going to def try this out with my little one. LOL I am the same way when it comes to throwing things out. We have a "junk closet" that holds all my things like this for crafts, etc. My family makes fun of me saying I'm going to turn into one of those hoarders lol.

    Tania
    My Adventures in Mommyland

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  2. cdr2009February 24, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Great ideas!

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  3. Praises from a Wife and Mommy!February 24, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    AWESOME IDEAS!!

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  4. m&msmommyFebruary 24, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    What AWESOME ideas!!!

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  5. SennieFebruary 24, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    Very creative!!

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  6. AdrienneFebruary 24, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    what great ideas! they make me hungry though!

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  7. The HSVFebruary 24, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    goodness - the SMARTEST thing I've ever seen for chocolates - besides the chocolate!!

    GREAT JOB! Thanks for linking up to THE HSV!!

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  8. JenniferFebruary 24, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    Those are great ideas! Thanks for taking pictures and sharing them.

    ~Jennifer

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  9. Debra Chapoton, authorFebruary 25, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Very cute idea. I will pass it along.
    Visiting on the Friday hop from Edge of Escape

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  10. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    Very good idea!

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2011 at 2:47 AM

    What a great idea! I love reusing things for schooling.

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  12. Heather @ Camp SlopFebruary 27, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    What a clever idea! Thank you for sharing!

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  13. TheprincessandthetotFebruary 27, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    So clever and creative!

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  14. Legacy of LoveFebruary 28, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    Good fun learning toy!

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  15. NadiaMarch 1, 2011 at 3:10 AM

    what a great idea! thanks for sharing! I love reusing items instead of just wasting them

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  16. XYZZMarch 1, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    Love the shape matching in the candy box - how original! Thanks for linking to Montessori Monday. :)

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  17. packaging design companiesMarch 21, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    Really wonderful packaging design - some of them look almost like they’re should be like this. I am showing appreciation to you for sharing this information I am looking into these types of packaging design from a long time.

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  18. MikiHopeJanuary 8, 2013 at 7:46 AM

    Love this idea-I much prefer re using if I can--and although I have no children this is a great way to teach!

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  19. TerinAleahJanuary 8, 2013 at 8:08 AM

    That's a great idea! Mmm, I can't wait for Valentine's candy!

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  20. shellyJanuary 8, 2013 at 8:19 AM

    Those are great ideas! I hadn't thought about using candy boxes.

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  21. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2013 at 9:16 AM

    I have a candy package leftover from Christmas! We will have to use it for a game. Thank you!

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  22. MudpiesandtiarasJanuary 8, 2013 at 10:24 AM

    What agreat and healthy idea!!!! Thanks!

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  23. Andrea KruseJanuary 8, 2013 at 4:52 PM

    What a cute and clever use for those boxes! I know my daughter wants to keep all of them and I never see the point. Thanks for sharing!

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  24. Tesa @ 2 Wired 2 TiredJanuary 8, 2013 at 7:16 PM

    Those are great ideas. My kids would have fun with the shape matching too.

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  25. Krystle(Baking Beauty)January 8, 2013 at 10:50 PM

    We love a box of chocolates. However, I never though of reusing the box. Great idea!

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  26. UnknownJanuary 8, 2013 at 11:07 PM

    That is so awesome Nicole! How stinkin cute!

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  27. Jennifer CarrollJanuary 9, 2013 at 12:53 AM

    I would have never thought about doing this! I love how you cut out the different shapes. I walk by those paint color samples all the time and never thought about using them for crafts at home! Thanks for sharing this!

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  28. Mama Luvs BooksJanuary 9, 2013 at 9:48 PM

    This is a FANTASTIC and creative idea!! Pinning!

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