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10 Inexpensive Busy Bags to Make for Kids

June 14, 2018 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

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10 awesome busy bags to make for kids that are both simple to put together and inexpensive to make. Great as boredom busters and unplugged quiet time.


 

Busy bags are awesome to have on hand. They are great for unplugged quiet time, perfect for summer down-time,  and super handy for waiting rooms, airplanes, etc. If you don’t have a stash yet, you need one!

10 awesome busy bags to make for kids that are both simple to put together and inexpensive to make. Great as boredom busters and unplugged quiet time. #busybags #boredombusters #kidsactivities #simplekidsideas #summeractivities

10 Simple and Inexpensive Busy Bags

I love to make busy bags out of felt. Felt and craft foam is inexpensive to buy and are both durable for little hands. Plus, the opportunities for play are endless! Here are 10 busy bags for kids that are simple to make and great to have on hand.

 

Valentines Day foam busy bag square

This was perfect for Valentine’s Day, but I know some kiddos who would love sparkly hearts all year long!

Tic-Tac-Toe Foam Busy Bag

pancake felt busy bag square

Set up a pretend pancake shop with this one! What will you top your pancakes with?

If You Give a Pig a Pancake Felt Pancake Busy Bag

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On the back of your pancakes from above, make some cookies!

Felt Cookie Busy Bag for If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

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I don’t know a big kid that can resist an emoji. Make your favorite face!

Felt Emoji Busy Bag


i spy busy bag square

Perfect for travel as you don’t even have to open the bag to use! Simply look through the clear window and see what you can find.

Bug I-Spy Busy Bag

3 Ice Cream 3

Early readers will get a kick out of all the words they can make with this one!

Word Family Games Busy Bag for Big Kids

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Grab this free printable in the post below, and get playing!

Spring Bugs Tic Tac Toe and Busy Bag (free printable)


Counting Chicks square fb

Counting has never been so cute!

Counting Chicks Busy Bag for Preschoolers with Peep and Egg

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Who doesn’t love rainbows? These rainbow busy bags are super cheap to make, and are SO fun!

3 Rainbow Busy Bags Made from Craft Foam

Counting Money busy bag

My big kid loves to find different ways to make a dollar. The clothespins also give his little fingers a little fine motor workout. Win win!

Counting Money Busy Bag for Big Kids

 

Whip up a handful of these busy bags and keep your big kids busy all summer long! Have toddlers? These are perfect for unplugged quiet time. Which is your favorite?

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Pin these busy bags!

10 awesome busy bags to make for kids that are both simple to put together and inexpensive to make. Great as boredom busters and unplugged quiet time. #busybags #boredombusters #kidsactivities #simplekidsideas #summeractivities


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