Preschool Busy Bag Swap

A couple years ago, I hosted a toddler busy bag swap and it was a hit. The girls still play with some of those old busy bags. So it was time to do another one for the preschool age with moms from my local MoM (Moms of Multiples) group. We swapped last night and the girls spent all morning testing out some of the busy bags. I am so excited to have 18 fun new activities to pull out when we are stuck inside this winter. 

Zara and the felt cupcakes

Lexi

The swap loot

Zara and the number wheel, Lexi and the block puzzles and plenty of bedhead to spare. 

In case anyone is interested, the table below shows the busy bags our group made and the links to the idea. If you ever have the chance to participate in this type of swap, do it!

Suggested Activities	Link
Number Wheel	http://moneysavingmom.com/2011/08/busy-bag-idea-number-wheel.html
Bean sorting	http://www.walkingbytheway.com/blog/bean-sorting/
Bead stringing (pasta/foam/plastic)	http://www.mynameissnickerdoodle.com/2010/02/colors.html
Double Trouble Shapes	http://www.walkingbytheway.com/blog/preschool-activity-bag-double-trouble-shapes/
A-Z Clothespin Matchup	http://www.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/blog/2010/06/z-review-clothespin-match-up.html
Felt cupcake kit	http://moneysavingmom.com/2011/07/free-cupcake-busy-bag-instructions-and-pattern-download.html
Magnetic paper clip sorting	http://calminthemidstofcrazy.blogspot.ca/2013/07/preschool-busy-bag-swap.html?m=1
Homemade playdough w/ activity mats	http://planetoftheapels.blogspot.com/2011/09/busy-bag-swap-day-5-playdough-mats_05.html
Lacing Cards	http://chezbeeperbebe.blogspot.com/2009/06/tutorial-dozen-animal-sewing-cards.html
Felt Fishing	http://calminthemidstofcrazy.blogspot.ca/2013/07/preschool-busy-bag-swap.html?m=1
Paint sample card matching	http://totschool.shannons.org/matching-color-shades/
Block puzzles	http://allourdays.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Block-Puzzles-Busy-Bag.pdf
Geo Links	http://www.walkingbytheway.com/blog/geo-links-preschool-busy-bag/
Texture card match-up	http://mysmallpotatoes.com/2012/07/21/a-busy-bag-round-up/
Popsicle stick shapes	http://totschool.shannons.org/popsicle-stick-shapes/
Pattern caterpillars	http://www.growinginprek.com/mathcenter.htm