For months & months I have been saving large lids to jars, cans & containers. Different colors and sizes. I knew this is something my baby would enjoy playing with. Sure enough she did!
She enjoyed putting them in & out of a large bowl
I made sure they were large so if by chance she put them in her mouth she wouldn’t swallow or choke, also I cleaned them all in the dishwasher so that they were clean, plus since they are from food jars they at #5 plastic which is safe!
WAYS TO USE THEM:
Let your child put in & out of a bowl or container
Sort by color
Sort by size
They could play with them in water to see which ones float (some maybe a little thicker & not float – like peanut butter lids)
You could even write on them: numbers, letters shapes
Sequence patterns
It could be endless how you use them! It’s a great way to recycle, re-use & saving money!
I will continue to collect them so that we have every color & more of a variety of sizes for her and my toddler to enjoy!
great idea – i think i will begin saving – especially great since our curbside recycling doesn’t accept lids!
Actually, I do save lids (I believe hubby thinks I have too many). lol Cute pictures!
What a great idea! I will be saving lids from now on!
I’ve used them to make Memory games. Love lids. My husband hates that I save them all, but that’s another story.
Great idea – it looks like she is having a lot of fun!
Love this! I get my MIL to collect hers too and we have a gigantic pile of them! Do you have any older kid ideas for them? I am going to use some for sequencing after reading this wonderful idea!! Thanks!
Your so great! Great idea!
I am also a keeper of all lids as they do come in handy for so many toddler activities.
You captured such sweet pictures of your little girl exploring her collection of lids.
I’ve been saving lids for awhile too, but my youngest is 2. I’d love to find some ideas of what to do with them!