I spy with my little eye…a remarkably simple and entertaining craft! You can create this craft with discarded objects from around the house. All you need is an empty plastic bottle, some uncooked beans or rice and an array of unused trinkets. When complete, the “I spy bottle” can be interactive, with you and your child searching for and talking about the contents. It can also be a thought-provoking toy for kids to play with on their own.
Here’s how to make the “I spy bottle” in 6 simple steps.
1. Clean a clear plastic bottle and lid.
2. Gather small toys and trinkets. For example, you can add
pom poms, charms, birthday candles, paper clips, buttons,
coins or even old keys.
3. Take a photo or make a list of the items you plan to “hide” in the bottle.
4. Add the items to the dry bottle.
5. Add beans or rice to cover the items. (You may need a funnel.)
6. Screw on the cap and hot glue the bottle shut.
Your “I spy bottle” is now complete, and it’s time to play! Together, you and a child can spy for items. Some examples are-
- Something red
- Four pennies
- An animal that roars.
- A letter from their name.
You can switch it up by counting as many items of one color as possible or by making up a silly story about the objects in the bottle.
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