Play
fine motor
DIY Slot-It-In Box
Best Age
Best Age
wk 39–60
Category
Play
Audio Track & Sing-Along Available in BabyNook
Listen to the full song, vocal melody, and soothing instrumental tracks directly in the BabyNook app.
About this play
Cutting a single slot in a shoebox or tin lid turns a piece of recycling into one of the best fine-motor toys around. Posting flat objects like old gift cards or jar lids through the slot demands precise hand-eye coordination and teaches persistence — a puzzle a baby can solve entirely on their own.
How to do it (Step by step)
- Cut a single straight slot into a box lid or shoebox.
- Gather a few flat, safe objects like old cards or lids.
- Show baby how to post one through, then let them keep going.