How to Make a Writing Box
Instructions and Materials

Use an ordinary cardboard box and cover it with wrapping paper, newspaper comics, craft paper or even aluminum foil.  Then, decorate the box with stickers, jewels, pompoms, stamps or any other items that your child would like to use.  Most of all, have fun!

Be sure that your box is a good size to hold all of the material that you will include.  If it is too big or small the box will become messy, difficult to use and used less often.  Also, be sure that the materials are appropriate for the age of your child.  Small packs of crayons, my son loved the non-rolling ones, and wide lined paper is a must for young children.

• Pencils - An obvious writing tool
• Pencil Sharpener - It is essential to have a sharpener in the box.  You want it to be right on hand when it is necessary.
• Drawing Paper - Drawing and writing go hand in hand.  The paper does not need to be fancy.  Below, I suggest a budget friendly paper.
• Story Paper - Story paper allows your child to easily write and illustrate a story.  It also give pre-writers the ability to draw pictures and have you record their story.
• Writing Notebook - An older child may enjoy having their stories in one bound notebook rather that separate pieces of paper.
• Crayons, Markers, Colored Pencils - I highly recommend smaller sets of these items.  Too many pencils and crayons and your child may become overwhelmed with cleaning it all up properly.

Fun Smiley Pencil Sharpeners

Manila Drawing Paper

Story Paper

Quality Pencils

Anti-Roll Crayons

Erasable Colored Pencils