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February 7, 2016 by: Jennifer

Inventory Exploration Boxes Freebie

Inventory Exploration Boxes Freebie

Inventory Boxes Exploration

Inventory Exploration Boxes Freebie:  Play is so important in the early childhood classroom.  Play isn’t just play, it’s the way kids learn best! My friend Vickie at Primary Press has a great post {HERE} about how she uses exploration boxes as an alternative to morning work.  I decided to give them a try but not necessarily for morning work.   I use them during the day, during math small groups or as a transition activity.  I chose to combine the boxes into stacking sets of containers that are for each table instead of individual boxes.  I will try and let the pictures do the explaining:

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Each box has three levels, with he top level having 6 compartments.  I got the containers at Target.  IMG_3335

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Here are pictures of the contents of each box set:

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I also decided to add optional response sheets (you can find them HERE).  There are a variety of pages and I don’t feel they take away from the exploration/free play of the boxes.  Kids can use them to write a question, share a pattern, wonder why, record their counting, etc.   Here are some photos of how my kids use the pages:

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I hope you can find a way to use these in your class.  Find the FREEBIE {HERE} on TpT!

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  1. Olga Parker says

    February 29, 2016 at 12:22 pm

    Super ideas, these develop not only intellect of kids but also their fine motor skills and creativity. Thanks for sharing!

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  2. Stephanie says

    September 20, 2016 at 4:50 pm

    Hi there! Do you change these out? I find it so hard to come up with new things to put in these kinds of tubs. I love the recording sheets. My district is a stickler for that!

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    • Jennifer says

      September 21, 2016 at 7:36 am

      The tubs are So full of things, generally the kids don’t get bored. The tubs rotate which helps, too. I might add things or change things occasionally, but only if I get something that will work and I want to add it. I am very explicit with my kids that if they complain or get “bored” then maybe we’ll have to do some “work.” After that, they’re happy to play and I hear very few complaints! lol #meanteacher

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