DIY Light box

Here is fun way to engage your little people in a visual learning experience. Make your own light box!

To do this on a budget all you need is a plastic bin with a clear top. I used a Sterelite bin from Walmart.

I lined the inside walls of the bin with a heavy duty foil. On the inside of the lid, I taped wax paper. The wax paper acts as a light filter.

Then, I put white Christmas lights inside. You can also use the white tube lights.

 The closure on our bin snaps on the sides but allows enough room for the cord to still come out. You may need to drill a small hole to feed the cord through to the outlet depending on your bin.

Turn off the lights and. Place toys which allow light to pass through. You can work on things like building, stacking, sorting and exploring.

Be careful to watch for the heat build up inside your container....you may want to drill or poke a few holes in the back of the bin to allow some air to pass through. Do not make them too big because the light will shine through and ruin the effect. Enjoy! :)