Toddlers love to move and often their attention span is short.  They love to put things in and especially dump things out. They are little scientists who love to experiment with cause and effect.  I have lots of toddlers at StrongStart this year so I just finished making  a toy that was fast to make, cheap and engaging.

They love putting the metal juice lid in the slot and the sound it makes hitting the bottom of the tin.  They also love taking the lid off and dumping it out.  Maybe you have a toddler, care for one or need a gift to give one.

Here is what you will need:

  • Coffee tin (empty and clean)
  • felt or paper
  • metal frozen juice lids
  • Glue (I like using my glue gun)

 

Step 1: Cut a slit in the top of the lid.

Step 2: Glue on paper or felt to cover the outside of the tin. (I discovered my coffee tin I could take off the paper and it was beautifully silver underneath!)

Step 3: Decorate the metal lids and can (optional)