WHAT TO PACK IN A SHOEBOX

 A WOW ITEM!

• Doll
• Soccer ball (Make sure to include a manual air pump so that the ball can be reinflated.)
• Stuffed animal
• An outfit of clothing to wear
• Small musical instrument (such as a harmonica or woodwind recorder)

​  PERSONAL CARE ITEM

• Comb
• Hairbrush
• Toothbrush
• Washcloth​
• Adhesive bandages
  (Colorful ones can help a child be more willing to wear a bandage. Do not include liquid antibiotic ointment.)
• Reusable plastic containers: cup, water bottle, plate, bowl, blunt-edged utensils
  (Consider filling an empty container with non-liquid items such as hair bows, bracelets, sunglasses, or washcloths to maximize the space.)
• Blanket

​  CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES

• Shirts and pants
• Pillowcase dress (loose-fitting sundress)
• Underwear
• Shoes and socks
• Flip-flops
• Hat/scarf/mittens
• Sunglasses
• Tote bag/purse
• Hair bows
• Friendship bracelets (woven with yarn or embroidery thread)

 CRAFTS & ACTIVITIES

• Pencils
• Small manual pencil sharpener
• Colored pencils
• Pencil case
• Crayons
• Markers
• Pens
• Coloring pads
• Coloring books
• Picture book
• Notebooks
• Glue stick (Do not include liquid glue.)
• Small adhesive tape
• Watercolor set 
  [paint palette/crayons/markers (non-liquid containers), paint brushes, canvas or paper]
• Playdough 
  (Consider adding plastic cookie cutters as non-sharp utensils the child can use with the playdough.)
• Stickers
• Skipping rope/Jump rope
• Make your own items such as hair bows, finger puppets, and friendship bracelets. 

   TOYS

• Foam ball
• Kickball (Make sure to include a manual air pump so that the ball can be reinflated)
• Finger puppets
• Slinky
• Etch A Sketch
• Interactive toys that include push buttons, lights, noise (include extra batteries)

​PERSONAL NOTE

• You may enclose a note to the child and a photo of yourself, your family, or group. If you include your name and an address, the child may be able to write back.  ​