December 25, 2013
Playing in and with boxes is great fun for kids, and it's also a learning opportunity. It's empowering because the child gets to decide what the box is going to be, exercising her ingenuity, problem-solving skills, and spatial ability.
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Additional Resources:
What Cardboard Boxes Can Teach Kids (Moving Smart)
Funny Cuz It's True: Kids Prefer Cardboard Boxes to Flashy Toys (Or, How We Free Play) (Parenting)
Classroom Toys Replaced with Cardboard Boxes (Parenting)