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Alphabet I-Spy Jar {Keepin ’em Occupied}

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What is this? Well, it is a surefire way to occupy your kiddos (as long as they can identify their ABCs). I got the idea of an I-Spy jar from here, but I took it a step further. I have had these little alphabet letters sitting around in one of my craft boxes…just waiting to be used. So, I created the Alphabet I-Spy jar. I took a clean, empty peanut butter jar and filled it about 2/3 of the way with rice. Then I added in all of the letters, being sure to include all 26. Finally I used some glue to glue the lid on and let it dry. The babies love the original version that I made using the link above, but I find that my ABC version even keeps the bigger kids occupied, because they have to find all 26 letters…in order! {smile} Not only are they occupied, but it reinforces their knowledge of their ABCs!

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Be sure to check out Picnic Table Talk over at ABC & 123 for more great ideas to keep your kiddos occupied! While you are at it, be sure to stop over to Carisa’s blog for more great tools for tots!


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  1. Mama Jenn

    August 21, 2013 at 2:44 am

    Jenn, thanks for visiting! Glad you like the I-Spy idea!

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  2. A Mom After God's Own Heart

    March 2, 2010 at 12:00 am

    Great idea! I love your blog and am now following!

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  3. Angie

    June 21, 2009 at 3:54 am

    What a fantastic idea! I’m definitely going to have to do this! Love it!

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  4. Michelle

    June 19, 2009 at 5:23 am

    I have GOT to make one of these! Thanks for sharing. 🙂

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  5. Jenny

    June 19, 2009 at 3:27 am

    Awesome! I save our PB jars and have so many that are just waiting for this project!

    I can’t wait to make some and surprise the kids with them on our next trip.

    Thanks!

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  6. Kim

    June 19, 2009 at 1:42 am

    What a great idea! It’s like the alphabet game we used to play with signs. Your jar is a much better way for everyone to play on their own. Thanks for the idea!!!

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  7. Katie, Kevin and kids

    June 18, 2009 at 8:18 pm

    Our kids also enjoy the eye spy jars. I like your idea of using a wider topped container. I used empty water bottles, but they were a little difficult to fill w/o spilling all my rice on the floor:)

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  8. Diana

    June 18, 2009 at 5:36 pm

    The I Spy items seem to be very popular at the picnic. I did something very similar for my kids. It’s a favorite. I love the link for tools for tots and have bookmarked it for future use. Thanks!

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  9. Mama Jenn

    June 18, 2009 at 5:10 pm

    DairyQueen,

    Thanks for the idea. I did not even think of using shapes and numbers….I guess b/c I didn’t have any of those in my craft box! {smile}

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  10. Mama Jenn

    June 18, 2009 at 5:09 pm

    Susana,

    I used a Kirkland brand PB jar from Costco.

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  11. DairyQueen

    June 18, 2009 at 5:06 pm

    I love that idea! That will be perfect for my little tot – I could do numbers and shapes too! Thanks for passing that along!

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  12. MaryAnne

    June 18, 2009 at 4:22 pm

    I think my 3.5yo would really enjoy this kind of an I-spy bottle, thanks for sharing!

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  13. Susana

    June 18, 2009 at 4:20 pm

    Looks like this is really popular! I love the style jar you’ve used. I’ll have to try that one next time instead. Thanks for sharing!

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  14. Annette

    June 18, 2009 at 3:40 pm

    Maybe your idea would be better accepted than the I spy bottle I made. Definitely sturdier! Meghan’s not ready for the ABC’s in order…yet. 🙂

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  15. Queen Mumma

    June 18, 2009 at 7:09 am

    Great idea!

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  16. Helene

    June 18, 2009 at 4:37 am

    That is such an awesome idea!!! I think my older twins would love that!

    I just checked out that link and it’s full of wonderful activities…I’ve bookmarked it so I can refer back to it. I think it just might be my saving grace this summer!

    Reply

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