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Elf idea: Toys to share box

The elf has left an empty box with a note asking the kids to fill it with toys to pass on. It takes about 5 minutes and hardly any effort; you need a cardboard box, shoebox or empty tissue box, paper, card and envelopes, felt tips, crayons and a marker pen.

Time
5 minutes
Effort
Easy (1 of 3)
Mess
Low
Ages
3 and up
What you need
  • A cardboard box, shoebox or empty tissue box
  • Paper, card and envelopes
  • Felt tips, crayons and a marker pen

How to do it

  1. Put an empty box in the living room.
  2. Write 'Toys to pass on to someone who'll love them. Can you fill me?' on the side.
  3. Sit the elf inside holding a toy as the first donation.

Photo tip

Shoot the box with the writing readable and the elf's head poking out.

A morning line from your elf

Box for toys you've outgrown. Fill it and it goes to a kid who'll love them. Big elf points.

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