101 Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Ideas

Operation Christmas Child Ideas for Boxes
thanks to http://faithfulprovisions.com/2012/10/01/101-operation-christmas-child-shoebox-ideas/

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

Hard candy (Please remember to double bag all candy!)
Chewing gum
Pencils, colored pencils, and sharpener
Erasers
Pencil case
Crayons
Pens
A personal letter and photo (Find tips for writing a letter HERE.)
About Me page (Free coloring printables for younger children are HERE.)
Ruler
Glue stick
Safety scissors
Coloring book
Markers
Notepads
Stickers
Self-inking stamp
Tennis shoes
Socks
Water shoes
Flip flops
Hand held toys
Plush small animals
Balls: Tennis balls, bouncy balls, Wiffle balls
Set of jacks
Jigsaw puzzle
Finger puppets
Silly Putty
Silly Bands
Sunglasses
Scarves
Bandanas
Gloves
Small flannel throw (Roll it up! It will fit!)
Necklace
Watch
Hat
Bean bag
Hacky sack
Small dry erase board and markers
Teddy bear
Unopened Happy Meal toy
Toy binoculars
Playing cards
Inflatable balls
Legos
Solar-powered flashlight
Harmonicas
Recorder
Tambourine
Jump rope
Paddle ball
Yo yo’s
Handheld Etch A Sketch
Small board books
Slinky
Flash cards
Miniature checkerboard and checkers
Toy binoculars
T-shirts
Plastic poncho in packet
Drawstring bag
Balloons
Crafting kit (beads, etc)
Toy toolkit set (Thanks, Jenia!)

Grooming and Hygiene Items for Christmas Shoeboxes

These grooming and hygiene items for Christmas shoeboxes are always welcomed by the children and their families.

66. Comb
67. Brush
68. Washcloth
69. Mild soap (Please put in plastic bag or travel container.)
70. Toothpaste (This too! Be sure it’s in a plastic bag.)
71. Toothbrush
72. Colorful bandages
73. Hand wipes
74. Small pack colorful tissues
75. Lip balm
76. 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.

77. Package of multi-colored Sharpies (Thanks, Rachel!)
78. Travel sewing kit (10-14 girl)
79. Fat Quarter bundles (10-14 girl) (Thanks, Stephani!)
80. Hair ribbons
81. Ponytail holders
82. Barrettes
83. Clip-on earrings
84. Bangle bracelets
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. Ball glove
91. Cars
92. Trucks
93. Kazoos
94. Compass
95. Hammer (10-14 boy) (Thanks, Jennifer!)
96. Nails (10-14 boy)
97. Screwdriver (10-14 boy)
98. Screws (10-14 boy)
99. LED keychain (10-14 boy)
100. Duct tape (10-14 boy)
101. Tape measure (10-14 boy)