What Goes in My Shoebox?
"Wow" Item
Include a toy that a child will immediately love as soon as they open the box.
Ideas include: Stuffed animal, deflated football & pump, a toy truck, doll (baby, Barbie etc), musical instruments.
Why not include a personal note or photo of you or your family?
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Show Your Support
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)
