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Ornament scoop bin

Big shatterproof ornaments floating in a water bin, ready to scoop, chase and pour.

Ornament scoop bin
LevelBeginner
AgesAges 1 to 3
Time25 minutes
Cost$5 to $10
ChristmasRainy day

What you'll need

Materials

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Tools

How to make it

Safety

Use only shatterproof ornaments and remove or glue the caps and hooks. Stay within arm's reach of the water.

  1. Step 1: Glue the caps
    1

    Glue the caps

    Grown-up step: Glue each metal cap on, or pull the caps off and toss them. Let glue set overnight.

  2. Step 2: Fill the bin
    2

    Fill the bin

    Add a few inches of warm water. Lay towels under it.

  3. Step 3: Float the ornaments
    3

    Float the ornaments

    Let your toddler drop them in and watch them bob.

  4. Step 4: Scoop them up
    4

    Scoop them up

    Hand over the ladle and strainer. Fish them out.

  5. Step 5: Count the catch
    5

    Count the catch

    Count each ornament as it lands in a bowl.

Edie's tip

Add a drop of green coloring to the water. It looks like a Christmas pond.

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