What Goes in My Shoebox?

SCHOOL SUPPLIES

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• Pencils

• Child-friendly pencil sharpener

• Ruler

• Eraser

• Coloured pencils

• Pencil Case

• Crayons

• Felt Pens

• Colouring pads

• Colouring books

• Picture book

• Notebooks

• Glue stick (Do not include liquid glue)

• Small adhesive tape

• Watercolour paint set (Finger paint palette, paint brushes, paper)

• Pre-inked Stampers

HYGIENE ITEMS

Due to more stringent import regulations, toothpaste can no longer be included in shoeboxes.

• Comb

• Hairbrush

• Toothbrush

• Flannel

• Bar soap (packaged and/or in a container)

• Reusable plastic containers: cup, water bottle, plate, bowl, blunt-edged utensils (Consider filling an empty container with non-liquid items such as hair bows, bracelets, sunglasses, or flannel to make use of the space)

DO NOT INCLUDE

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Used or damaged items, war-related items such as toy guns, play soldiers or knives; chocolate, sweets or other food items; toothpaste, liquids or lotions of any type including bubbles; medicines; hand-made or knitted stuffed toys; anything of a political, racial or religious nature; sharp objects; glass containers, mirrors or fragile items; playing cards of the 4-suit variety; clothing other than as listed above.

Items packed from this list will be removed from shoeboxes.

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