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Frequently Asked Questions
- How does it work?
Each child finds and decorates a shoebox in
any way he or she likes - typically they are wrapped in some fashion - cover
separate from base. Then the child thinks about to whom they wish to send
the box - boy or girl - age ranges 2-4, 5-8, 9-11. They choose a tag and
indicate the category chosen.
The box is then filled with small new gift items and the lid and label
are placed on top and secured with an elastic band. The boxes are to
be brought to the collection area at your school by Wednesday, February 1st.
- What kinds of things should I put in the box?
Think small, light and age-appropriate. Some suggested new items are:
Pens, pencils, crayons, art supplies, small ball or game playing cards or a
book Stickers or a picture book A cuddly toy, a jigsaw puzzle Hair
accessories for girls A small picture frame A toothbrush . . . other
trinkets your receiving child might like – be as creative as you can!
- Can I enclose a note to the child who receives the box?
A note or drawing is a terrific, personal addition to the items in the box.
You may also enclose a photo of yourself or you family and a stamped
notecard or envelope - addressed to your first name and grade and your
school's street address. The child who receives the package may
actually write back and you can share their letter with your class!
- Can I make more than one box if I want to?
We would be delighted to receive and ship any boxes you are willing to make
and fill. Perhaps a younger sibling would like to help design his or
her own box.
- Is this an in-school project?
Love In a Box is designed to be a school-to-home / home-to-school project.
Elements such as the note or picture to enclose could be done in the
classroom as part of many differing curriculum elements, but the actual box
decorating is intended to be done at home. A letter is going home to explain
the program, as well.
- What shouldn’t we put inside?
There are things that are not appropriate to send – glass or fragile items,
liquids, sharp objects, small things little ones might choke on, medicines,
toys that need batteries (unless you send the batteries, too), items related
to war, politics, race or religion, food items that might spoil or a child
might be allergic to.
- Why is it called “Love In a Box”?
The program is called Love In a Box because love is something that
everyone needs and everyone can give. When you care enough to consider
someone else and let them know you are thinking of them, that is a loving
thing.
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