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Recycled · Valentine's Day · Preschoolers

Tissue box Valentine mailbox

An empty tissue box dressed in paper hearts becomes the mailbox for every class Valentine.

Tissue box Valentine mailbox
LevelIntermediate
AgesAges 3 to 5
Time45 minutes
Cost$1 to $5

What you'll need

Materials

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How to make it

  1. Step 1: Pull out the plastic
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    Pull out the plastic

    Peel the plastic film out of the tissue box opening.

  2. Step 2: Cover the box
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    Cover the box

    Grown-up wraps the sides in colored paper like a present, leaving the top hole open.

  3. Step 3: Cut hearts
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    Cut hearts

    Have your child cut hearts from scrap paper. Fold the paper first for matching sides.

  4. Step 4: Decorate
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    Decorate

    Let them glue hearts and press stickers all over.

  5. Step 5: Add their name
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    Add their name

    Write their name big on the front so they can find it at the class party.

Edie's tip

Cover the box before your child starts. Wrapping corners is frustrating for small hands.

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