A DIY drop box game that my students love!

A DIY drop box game is a great way to build teamwork and critical thinking!

I shared the sweetest, individual-sized, DIY drop box game on my Facebook page and decided it would be perfect for my preschool and prekindergarten age students if I could find a bigger box.

DIY Drop Box Game

It just so happened I had saved two long boxes over the summer. I can’t remember what actually came in the boxes but I knew that I should hold onto them. I love to use boxes like these for partner or group activities. All I needed to do was wait for a fun idea to come along and I would be all ready to go. The only scary part was cutting the holes in the boxes because once I cut those holes, there would be no going back to using the boxes for a different plan. I decided to go for it and it ended up being a very good decision.

DIY Box Game for Preschool and Prek

Preparing the Game

In one of our boxes I cut three holes straight down the middle. In the other box, I cut three holes diagonally across the box.  I wasn’t sure whether to cut one, three, or more holes but three worked perfectly for my students. I think more than three holes would have made the process too easy and one hole might have been a little too challenging.

DFIY Drop Box Game

Promoting Teamwork

These types of games are such a great way to promote working together as a team.  It took a few tries for some of my students to realize how to work together to make the ball head to one hole over another.

DIY Drop Box Game

Using Trial and Error

A few of my students enjoyed giving the game a try on their own too!

DIY Drop Box Game

See our DIY Drop Box Game in Action

I thought you might enjoy seeing this game in action so check out this video of my students playing our DIY Drop Box Game!

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Deborah J Stewart

Deborah J Stewart

Every time I think I know everything I need to know about teaching young children, God says, "Hold on a minute!" and gives me a new challenge.

Let me tell ya...

With each new challenge that you overcome, you will find yourself better equipped and more passionate about teaching young children.

God didn't call wimps to lead, teach, or care for His children. Nope, he has high expectations, so get ready. You will have to give your very best but after teaching for over 30 years, I can tell you that it is a wonderful and rewarding journey.

Whenever your calling feels hard, just remember, 'He who began a good work in you (and in the children you serve) will be faithful to complete it.'

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