Hobson at Home

Check out this Hobson-approved activity and try it out at home!

The Wrapping Station
In December we introduce the children to “wrapping” boxes.  The teachers set up a station complete with wrapping or newsprint packing paper, scotch tape, scissors, markers, and empty boxes. The children are eager to explore the materials and the teachers model wrapping and gently share tips...

“When I wrap, I fold the paper like this,” showing children how to do it themselves, while also being careful not to take-over the process. 

Once they get the hang of it, children work diligently and with great focus to wrap boxes of all sizes. It doesn’t matter if it is a Wheat Thins box, or an old jewelry box, any old box will do!  Some children choose to put things inside the boxes, but most are satisfied with an empty box and they are filled with pride when they finish their wrapping.

How to make your own WRAPPING STATION
at home!

Provide the following materials...

• Variety of wrapping paper of any kind OR...
  • 18X24 newsprint paper (your child can color / draw / paint on the paper first, and then use it to wrap)
• Child size scissors, that cut well
• Scotch Magic Tape (we recommend this brand because it is easier for children to tear off)

• Recycled boxes of all shapes and sizes

• Markers, crayons or colored pencils