SHOEBOX GIFT SUGGESTIONS

Girl Age 2-4

A “WOW” ITEM CRAFTS & ACTIVITIES

• Doll • Pencils
• Soccer ball (Make sure to • Small manual
include a manual air pump.) pencil sharpener
• Stuffed animal • Colored pencils
• An outfit of clothing to wear • Pencil case
• Small musical instrument • Crayons
(such as a harmonica or • Markers
woodwind recorder) • Pens
• Coloring pads
• Coloring books
• Picture book
• Notebooks
• Glue stick (Do not include liquid glue.)
PERSONAL CARE ITEMS • Small adhesive tape
• Comb • Watercolor set
• Hairbrush [Finger paint palette/crayons/markers
• Toothbrush (non-liquid containers), paint brushes,
• Washcloth canvas or paper]
• Adhesive bandages (Colorful ones can help a child be • Make-it-yourself craft items or kit
more willing to wear a bandage. Do not include liquid • Playdough (Consider adding plastic
antibiotic ointment.) cookie cutters as non-sharp utensils the
• Reusable plastic containers: cup, water bottle, plate, bowl, child can use with the playdough.)
blunt-edged utensils (Consider filling an empty container • Stickers
with non-liquid items such as hair bows, bracelets, • Skipping rope/Jump rope
sunglasses, or washcloths to maximize the space.)
• Blanket

CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES

• Shirts and pants
• Pillowcase dress (loose-fitting sundress) TOYS
• Underwear • Foam ball
• Shoes and socks • Kickball (Make sure to include a manual air pump.)
• Flip-flops • Finger puppets
• Hat/scarf/mittens • Slinky
• Sunglasses • Small kite
• Tote bag/purse • Etch a Sketch®
• Hair bows • Interactive toys that include
• Friendship bracelets push buttons, lights, noise
(woven with yarn or embroidery thread) (include extra batteries)

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 SHOEBOX GIFT SUGGESTIONS
Boy Age 2-4

A “WOW” ITEM CRAFTS & ACTIVITIES

• Soccer ball (Make sure to • Pencils
include a manual air pump.) • Small manual
• Stuffed animal pencil sharpener
• An outfit of clothing to wear • Colored pencils
• Small musical instrument • Pencil case
(such as a harmonica or • Crayons
woodwind recorder) • Markers
• Pens
• Coloring pads
• Coloring books
• Picture book
• Notebooks
• Glue stick (Do not include liquid glue.)
• Small adhesive tape
• Watercolor set
PERSONAL CARE ITEMS
[Finger paint palette/crayons/markers
• Comb (non-liquid containers), paint brushes,
• Hairbrush
canvas or paper]
• Toothbrush
• Make-it-yourself craft items or kit
• Washcloth
• Playdough (Consider adding plastic
• Adhesive bandages (Colorful ones can help a child be
cookie cutters as non-sharp utensils the
more willing to wear a bandage. Do not include liquid
child can use with the playdough.)
antibiotic ointment.)
• Stickers
• Reusable plastic containers: cup, water bottle, plate, bowl,
• Building blocks
blunt-edged utensils (Consider filling an empty container
with non-liquid items such as combs, markers,
sunglasses, or washcloths to maximize the space.)
• Blanket
TOYS
• Foam ball
• Kickball (Make sure to include a
manual air pump so that the ball
can be reinflated.)
• Tennis ball
• Finger puppets
• Slinky
CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES • Etch A Sketch®
• Shirts and pants • Play cars/trucks/boats
• Underwear • Plastic tools
• Shoes and socks • Plastic dinosaurs
• Flip-flops • Interactive toys that include
• Hat/scarf/mittens push buttons, lights, noise
• Sunglasses (include extra batteries)

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 SHOEBOX GIFT SUGGESTIONS
Girl Age 5-9
A “WOW” ITEM CRAFTS & ACTIVITIES
• Doll • Coloring Books
• Soccer ball (Make sure to include a manual air pump.) • Watercolor Set [Finger paint palette/crayons/markers
• Stuffed animal (non-liquid containers), paint brushes, canvas or paper]
• An outfit of clothing to wear • Make-it-yourself craft items or kit
• Small musical instrument (such as • Puzzles
a harmonica or woodwind recorder) • Playdough (Consider adding plastic cookie
• Backpack cutters as non-sharp utensils the child can use
with the playdough.)
• Stickers
• Chalkboard and chalk
• Binoculars
PERSONAL CARE ITEMS • Skipping rope/Jump rope
• Comb
• Hairbrush
• Toothbrush SCHOOL SUPPLIES
• Washcloth
• Pencils
• Adhesive bandages (Colorful ones can help a child be
• Small manual pencil sharpener
more willing to wear a bandage. Do not include liquid
• Erasers
antibiotic ointment.)
• Colored pencils
• Reusable plastic containers: cup, water bottle, plate, bowl,
• Pencil case
blunt-edged utensils (Consider filling an empty container
• Pens
with non-liquid items such as hair bows, bracelets,
• Crayons
sunglasses, or washcloths to maximize the space.)
• Markers
• Blanket
• Notebooks
• Non-liquid lip balm
• Blank index cards
• Flashlight (solar-powered or hand-crank;
• Solar-powered calculator
if battery operated, be sure to include
• Safety (blunt tip) scissors
extra batteries)
• Ruler
• Protractor
• Glue stick (Do not include liquid glue.)
• Small adhesive tape

CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES

• Shirts and pants
• Pillowcase dress (loose-fitting sundress) TOYS
• Underwear • Foam ball
• Shoes and socks • Kickball (Make sure to include a manual air pump so
• Flip-flops that the ball can be reinflated.)
• Hat/scarf/mittens • Costume items to play dress-up, such as crowns
• Wrist watch and costume jewelry
• Sunglasses • Plastic toy figures
• Tote bag/purse • Yo-yo
• Hair bows • Small Frisbee
• Friendship bracelets (woven with yarn • Small kite
or embroidery thread) • Etch A Sketch®

To learn how to pack a shoebox, get the latest resources, and receive Follow Your Box labels, visit
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 SHOEBOX GIFT SUGGESTIONS
Boy Age 5-9
A “WOW” ITEM CRAFTS & ACTIVITIES
• Soccer ball (Make sure to include a manual air pump.) • Puzzles
• Toy truck or boat • Binoculars
• Stuffed animal • Compass
• An outfit of clothing to wear • Chalkboard and chalk
• Small musical instrument • Tool set with work gloves
(such as a harmonica or • Fishing kit
woodwind recorder) • Brightly colored rope or twine
• Backpack • Gardening kit with gloves and trowel (no seeds)
• Magnets
• Kaleidoscope
• Skipping rope/Jump rope
• Playing cards
• Marbles

PERSONAL CARE ITEMS

SCHOOL SUPPLIES
• Comb
• Pencils
• Hairbrush
• Small manual pencil sharpener
• Toothbrush
• Erasers
• Washcloth
• Colored pencils
• Adhesive bandages (Colorful ones can help a child be
• Pencil case
more willing to wear a bandage. Do not include liquid
• Pens
antibiotic ointment.)
• Crayons
• Reusable plastic containers: cup, water bottle, plate, bowl,
• Markers
blunt-edged utensils (Consider filling an empty container
• Notebooks
with non-liquid items such as combs, markers,
• Blank index cards
sunglasses, or washcloths to maximize the space.)
• Solar-powered calculator
• Blanket
• Safety (blunt tip) scissors
• Non-liquid lip balm
• Ruler
• Flashlight (solar-powered or hand-crank;
• Protractor
if battery operated, be sure to include
• Glue stick (Do not include liquid glue.)
extra batteries)
• Small adhesive tape

TOYS
• Foam ball
• Kickball (Make sure to include a manual
air pump so that the ball can be reinflated.)
CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES • Baseball and mitt
• Shirts and pants • Tennis ball
• Underwear • Yo-yo
• Shoes and socks • Small Frisbee
• Flip-flops • Small kite
• Hat/scarf/mittens • Hacky sack
• Wrist watch • Toy cars
• Sunglasses • Etch a Sketch®

To learn how to pack a shoebox, get the latest resources, and receive Follow Your Box labels, visit
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 SHOEBOX GIFT SUGGESTIONS
Girl Age 10-14
A “WOW” ITEM CRAFTS & ACTIVITIES
• Doll • Puzzles
• Soccer ball (Make sure to include a manual air pump.) • Binoculars
• Stuffed animal • Compass
• An outfit of clothing to wear • Chalkboard and chalk
• Small musical instrument (such as • Sewing kit, fabric (1-2 yards), and ribbon
a harmonica or woodwind recorder) • Laminated decorative pictures with looped ribbon
• Backpack attached as a picture hanger
• Gardening kit with gloves and trowel hand tool
(Do not include gardening seeds.)
• Playing cards
PERSONAL CARE ITEMS • Skipping rope/Jump rope
• Comb
• Hairbrush
• Toothbrush
• Washcloth SCHOOL SUPPLIES
• Adhesive bandages (Colorful ones can help a child be
• Pencils
more willing to wear a bandage. Do not include liquid
• Small manual pencil sharpener
antibiotic ointment.)
• Erasers
• Reusable plastic containers: cup, water bottle, plate, bowl,
• Colored pencils
blunt-edged utensils (Consider filling an empty container
• Pencil case
with non-liquid items such as hair bows, bracelets,
• Pens
sunglasses, or washcloths to maximize the space.)
• Crayons
• Non-liquid lip balm
• Markers
• Flashlight (solar-powered or hand-crank; if battery
• Notebooks
operated, be sure to include extra batteries)
• Blank index cards
• Compact mirror
• Solar-powered calculator
• Nail clipper and file
• Safety (blunt tip) scissors
• Stick deodorant
• Ruler
• Washable/reusable cloth menstrual pads
• Protractor
• Glue stick (Do not include liquid glue.)
• Small adhesive tape

CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES

• Shirts and pants
• Pillowcase dress (loose-fitting sundress)
• Underwear TOYS
• Shoes and socks • Foam ball
• Flip-flops • Kickball (Make sure to include a manual air pump.)
• Hat/scarf/mittens • Yo-yo
• Wrist watch • Small Frisbee
• Sunglasses • Small kite
• Tote bag/purse • Etch a Sketch®
• Bead jewelry/bead kit • Kaleidoscope
• Hair accessories (clips, ribbons, elastic hair bands, etc.) • Marbles

To learn how to pack a shoebox, get the latest resources, and receive Follow Your Box labels, visit
samaritanspurse.org/occ
 SHOEBOX GIFT SUGGESTIONS
Boy Age 10-14
A “WOW” ITEM CRAFTS & ACTIVITIES
• Soccer ball/football (Make sure to include a manual • Puzzles
air pump so that the ball can be reinflated.) • Binoculars
• Toy truck or boat • Compass
• Stuffed animal • Chalkboard and chalk
• An outfit of clothing to wear • Tool set with work gloves
• Small musical instrument (such as a • Fishing kit
harmonica or woodwind recorder) • Brightly colored rope or twine
• Backpack • Gardening kit with gloves and trowel (no seeds)
• Magnets
• Kaleidoscope
• Skipping rope/Jump rope
• Playing cards
• Marbles
PERSONAL CARE ITEMS
• Comb
• Hairbrush SCHOOL SUPPLIES
• Toothbrush • Pencils
• Washcloth • Small manual pencil sharpener
• Adhesive bandages (Colorful ones can help a child be • Erasers
more willing to wear a bandage. Do not include liquid • Colored pencils
antibiotic ointment.) • Pencil case
• Reusable plastic containers: cup, water bottle, plate, • Pens
bowl, blunt-edged utensils (Consider filling an empty • Crayons
container with non-liquid items such as combs, markers, • Markers
sunglasses, or washcloths to maximize the space.) • Notebooks
• Blanket • Blank index cards
• Non-liquid lip balm • Solar-powered calculator
• Flashlight (solar-powered or hand-crank; if battery • Safety (blunt tip) scissors
operated, be sure to include extra batteries) • Ruler
• Nail clipper and file • Protractor
• Stick deodorant • Glue stick (Do not include liquid glue.)
• Small adhesive tape

TOYS
• Foam ball
CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES • Kickball (Make sure to include a manual air pump.)
• Shirts and pants • Baseball and mitt
• Underwear
• Tennis ball
• Shoes and socks
• Yo-yo
• Flip-flops
• Wrist watch • Small Frisbee
• Hat/scarf/mittens • Small kite
• Sunglasses • Hacky sack
• Bandana • Toy cars

To learn how to pack a shoebox, get the latest resources, and receive Follow Your Box labels, visit
samaritanspurse.org/occ