It used to be that kids would create something from nothing. It was a time when there were no gadgets so kids were made to think outside the box and actually use their creativity and imagination. Today, kids are usually armed with gadget in hand which usually already provide scenarios, steps, and creative options. I have to say, sadly this generation’s kids will most likely be a lazy one, creativity wise. It’s not all the kids’ fault I guess because gadgets make a parent’s life easier as well. I don’t claim any innocence but I do encourage play, creative play at that so I wholly support initiatives such as Oli’s Boxship which gives kids the chance to explore creativity in a subscription box that provides the materials they would need to get their mind and hands working. Now as I write that sentence I can already imagine that there is someone out there that will say gadgets and games also make kids think but practical application can never be beaten. Trust me.
I was lucky to have had a childhood where I played outside, rode my bike, ran as fast as as could as far as I could. Even my teens had that kind of childhood because gadgets came later in their life. However, Jael was already born into a childhood of gadgets, games, and Netflix. Netflix isn’t so bad. I actually allow it provided he watches movies and shows that he can learn from. There’s always a lesson to be taken away from watching shows like The Magic School Bus or movies like Jumanji (the original one) which he recently watched.
But and yes there’s a big but… working double time as a single parent of 3 has been hard because I don’t have as much time as I’d like to get into creative play with Jael. Not like the time I had with my teens. Our play is scheduled and limited which is sad in itself, isn’t it? So activities such as the one in Oli’s Boxship are excellent. Plus his Ate Kianna was on hand to help.
Oli’s Boxship is a curated subscription box filled with fun filled learning activities. All the materials needed to make the inventions, etc are provided down to the scissors which is pretty awesome and helpful.
Ideal for kids 4 years old and above, kids will be introduced to creative play every month through a craftivity, funcycle, and a storybook. Jael had 2 activities and a bonus one to make. I like how the included play magazine with instructions gives you an idea of the level of difficulty, what they will refine and learn, and it even has a messy meter.
A Balloon Powered Car
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Propeller Raft
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This is one of the best subscription boxes I have seen for kids! I also am one for letting kids tinker with things than use gadgets. And my six year old will absolutely enjoy this too. I like the balloon powered car!
We love the balloon powered car!! As we watched it with my son and daughter, its amazing!! Unplugged childhood and have some fun filled activities.. Good thing theres a curated box of Oli’s box..
My kids will definitely love and enjoy the balloon powered car… They really enjoy watching the unboxing video, how much more if they have it… Looking forward to see my kids enjoying these toys..
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The best way to unplugged kids and parents for quite sometime from their gadgets.
Bonding Time.
I am like the Propeller Raft. Kids and parents should know how to build one for survival. You can also put up a mini Gallery at home showcasing this craft to friends and family. Just paint it of with nice colors.
The best way to unplugged kids and their parents sometime from their gadgets. Thank you for sharing this Oli’s Boxship. I really like the Propeller Raft. I dream to have my handmade raft that we can show to our friends so they can do one too!
I didnt know na may ganitong subscription box where kids can play and create a lot from the box. Instead of killing time in front of gadgets mas ma-enhance pa sila dito. So timely that my eldest topic in Science recently is about a balloon powered car and they are going to make an experiment nextweek grabe mas naexcite din ako dito. Thanks for the chance mommy. Btw, magaling magsalita si kiddo mo #
The activity that I love my daughter to try from Jael’s Boxship is the ‘A Balloon Powered Car’. She loves balloon and creating an activity like this will for sure make her excited because it has car that will move because of the balloon. I know that she will be in awe and at the same time it will ignite the creativity in her. I am happy that there is a creative-play-in-a-box like this where my daughter can enjoy doing and at the same time make her learn more and be creative.
I agree that today’s kids are not like us when we can freely play outside, run as fast as we could, climb trees, and many others. There are lots of factors to consider now before letting them do and explore the kind of world we have before. I am glad that there is an activity like in Jael’s Boxship where a child can explore and be creative. Like Jael, I want my daughter to have a learning activities far away from gadgets and other destructions.
What I love her to try is the ‘Propeler Raft’. I am sure that she will love to tie together the sticks and make a raft and decorate it. We can play it in our bathroom and we can also bring this along if we will go for a swim.
Me as a mom is so excited for this boxship and I am 100% percent sure that my daughter will love this and enjoy it too! I can’t wait to see her being creative and enjoying a new world of creativity and fun!
Yes, kids need more time creating stuffs than being in front of tablets, smartphone, or TV. Experts have proven that imaginative play has played vital role in a child’s mental and physical development.