In preparing to lead your cub scout den, it’s a good idea to assemble a “Busy Box” so that you will be ready for anything. I actually have two busy boxes — one for essential items, and one for everything else. The essential items are things like paper, markers, scissors, and tape — things that you might need at any meeting.
Busy boxes can be a life saver when you need a gathering activity or something to keep the scouts occupied when other ideas just don’t pan out. Sometimes, I will just dump out the contents of a box and have the scouts come up with an invention or a game. These have led to some of the most fun times we have had as a den, as the scouts get to stretch their creative muscles and run the show.
Here are some items to include in your busy box:
- pencils and pens
- scissors
- glue
- crayons
- markers
- paper
- duct tape
- scotch tape
- glue sticks
- pie pan
- magnets
- paper clips
- pipe cleaners
- popsicle sticks
- paper towel tubes
- coins
- cloth strips
- clothespins
- plastic lids
- wooden dowels
- buttons
- string
- tape measure
- rope
- tennis balls
- marbles
- paper plates
- plastic cups
- pulleys
- combination locks
- plastic containers
- ping pong balls
What do you have in your busy box? Add a comment below!
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