Top Kits

Another idea I found for the shoeboxes was DIY tops.  Since boys love to make things (my 5-year old has already made one for everyone in our family, plus one for his best friend), I thought it would be a great idea to make top kits to put in the boxes of boys 5-9 and 10-14.  A bonus is since it's flat, it's easier to pack :)  I ordered bulk wood toy wheels from ebay (1.5" diameter, 0.25" hole) and picked up some .25" diameter dowel rods.  Cut the dowels into 2.5" sections, cut some squares of sandpaper to include, and put it all in mini bags that you can find 100 for $1 or $2 at the craft store, along with the instructions and a pencil sharpener.  I've created a google doc that you can use here.

I like to put in more than one, so they can share with siblings or friends.  If I have space I like to include enough materials for 4 tops :)