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How To
Make a "Lights Out" Box
This is a great
box of easy and fun activities to have on
hand when your electricity goes
out.
This will help the children from being scared and being
bored. You
can use anything you have on hand for the container. It might be a shoe box,
plastic container, coffee can, etc. You can decorate it or let the kids decorate
it. Find things to put in it that will be easy but also keep the kids occupied.
Here
are some ideas:
Crayons
Markers
Books
Coloring Books
Have them make a list of things they can't do without
electricity.
Make up a story - each person makes up a sentence and then the next person
adds to it and on down the line.
Have each child a flashlight or mini
lantern.
Some snacks that will last awhile.
Small battery powered radio
(Don't forget the batteries)
Travel type Mini Games ( Bingo, checkers,etc)
You might want to
keep this close to where you keep the power outage supplies such as candles,
flashlights,etc.
Only use the "Lights Out" box when you are having a power
outage. It makes it more fun. When the lights are back on you can put at least
one different item in for the next power outage. Add items that your own family
will enjoy and have fun!
Angela Billings
is the founder of Home and Family Ezine
and offers
recipes and tips for better living.
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