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Busy Bags


Have some downtime in class? A lesson took less time than anticipated? Need a morning work activity? Busy bags are the way to go!!

Busy bags can do more than just be a time filler. They can be used for individual work tasks or IEP goals.They can even be used to entertain your own child or children! I use them to keep my 2.5 year old occupied while I feed his twin siblings or get a simple chore done at home. He loves them!

So what is exactly is a busy bag??

- Busy bags can be a small craft, fine motor activity, following directions activity, or quick work task. I am going to share some busy bags that were made for me and some I have purchased off of Teachers Pay Teachers. These are simple and cheap to re-create. Plus, you get to use your laminator and velcro...if you want! Who doesn't love that?!



The Busy Bags pictured above have the following activities in them. All items were purchased at the Dollar Tree or local craft store. These busy bags pictured were a gift given to me! I have made more since then!

  1. Match the letters to the spelled words
  2. Sew the yarn through the shapes
  3. Make a felt snake with buttons
  4. Count the pom poms on number sticks
  5. Thread and count beads and bells
  6. Bed the pipe cleaners to match the shape outlines
  7. Build a monster
  8. Match the street signs to their outlines
  9. Match the colors and count the pom poms
  10. Thread the pipe cleaners and wrap around shapes
  11. Thread and count the buttons
  12. Match the colors and puzzle pieces
If you are looking for more re-usable busy bag tasks, these TPT authors have some great ones I would recommend checking out! As I find more I will continue to add them to this blog post. In the classroom, I love using these photo boxes to store my work tasks in. Keep your eye out for coupons and sales! They can be priced as low as $10!!

Adaptation Station - Color Task Bags 

Reaching Exceptional Learners - Basic Skill Grab Bags

Teaching Special Thinkers - Clothes pin tasks

Especially Education - Task Boxes

What busy bags do you use in your classroom?!








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