Operation Christmas Child Ideas

This is the week to be preparing Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes.  Boxes should be turned in Sunday November 18 to be delivered to the local collection site.  Here are some ideas to pack the boxes:

Operation Christmas Child Ideas for Boxes

These Operation Christmas Child ideas for boxes are going to work for either gender and most ages.

1. Hard candy, gum (Please remember to double bag all candy!)
2. Pencils, colored pencils, and sharpener
3. Erasers
4. Pencil case
5. Crayons
6. Pens
7. A personal letter and photo (Find tips for writing a letter HERE.)
8. About Me page (Free coloring printables for younger children are HERE.)
9. Ruler
10. Glue stick
11. Safety scissors
12. Coloring book
13. Markers
14. Notepads
15. Stickers
16. Self-inking stamp
17. Tennis shoes
18. Socks
19. Water shoes
20. Flip flops
21. Hand held toys
22. Plush small animals
23. Balls: Tennis balls, bouncy balls, Wiffle balls
24. Jigsaw puzzle
25. Finger puppets
26. Silly Putty
27. Silly Bands
28. Sunglasses
29. Scarves
30. Bandanas
31. Gloves
32. Small flannel throw (Roll it up! It will fit!)
33. Necklace
34. Watch
35. Hat
36. Shoelaces
37. Bean bag
38. Hacky sack
39. Small dry erase board and markers
40. Teddy bear
41. Unopened Happy Meal toy
42. Toy binoculars
43. Inflatable balls
44. Legos
45. Solar-powered flashlight
46. Harmonicas
47. Recorder
48. Tambourine
49. Jump rope
50. Paddle ball
51. Yo yo’s
52. Handheld Etch A Sketch
53. Small board books
54. Slinky
55. Flash cards
56. Miniature checkerboard and checkers
57. T-shirts
58. Plastic poncho in packet
59. Drawstring bag
60. Balloons
61. Crafting kit (beads, etc)
62. Toy toolkit set (Thanks, Jenia!)
63. Plastic eating utensils
64. Sippy cup/cup with a lid

Grooming and Hygiene Items for Christmas Shoeboxes

These grooming and hygiene items for Christmas shoeboxes are always welcomed by the children and their families.
65. Comb
66. Brush
67 Dental floss
68. Mild soap (Please put in plastic bag or travel container.)
69. Toothpaste (This too! Be sure it’s in a plastic bag.)
70. Toothbrush
71. Colorful bandages
72. Hand wipes
73. Small pack colorful tissues
74. Lip balm
75. Emery board/nail clippers

Don’t forget your Operation Christmas Child Shoebox labels HERE!

Operation Christmas Child Ideas for Girls

These are some Operation Christmas Child ideas for girls, if you are packing a girl box.
76. Package of multi-colored Sharpies (Thanks, Rachel!)
77. Travel sewing kit (10-14 girl)
78. Fat Quarter bundles (10-14 girl) (Thanks, Stephani!)
79. Hair ribbons
80. Ponytail holders
81. Barrettes
82. Small pots/pans with spatula
83. Bangle bracelets
84. Clip-on earrings
85. Doll
86. Pom poms (like the ones used at football games)
87. Purse
88. Hand mirror (unbreakable)

Operation Christmas Child Box Ideas for Boys

Below are some more tips for Operation Christmas Child box ideas for boys.
89. Ball cap
90. Soccer ball with pump
91. Cars
92. Trucks
93. Kazoos
94. Compass
95. Hammer (10-14 boy, must be in original packaging) (Thanks, Jennifer!)
96. Nails (10-14 boy, must be in original packaging + zipper bag)
97. Screwdriver (10-14 boy, must be in original packaging)
98. Screws (10-14 boy, must be in original packaging + zipper bag)
99. LED keychain (10-14 boy)
100. Duct tape (10-14 boy)
101. Tape measure (10-14 boy)

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