K ids Ni ght I n Box
Hey there kiddos! We are s o exc i t ed f o r yo u to e xp e r i e nc e thi s Ki ds N i ght In Box. We know sometimes pl ans can b e r u i n ed b y a r a i ny d a y or thi ngs tha t we c a nno t control. I n this box you wi l l le arn t h er e i s a l w a ys a wa y to m a ke the be st out of a rainy day or unwanted c ircum s t a n c es . G et r ea d y to ha ve som e f un! Ad ul t s , p le a s e r e a d t h e fol l ow i n g i n stru cti on s i n ten ded specifically for you: We lcom e ! W e a r e s u p er e xc i te d f or y ou to c om pl e te thi s Kids Night I n Box with your l i t t l e one ( s ) . T h i s b o x i s al l a b out e nc our a gi ng l i ttl e one s t o make the best out of u nw ant e d c i r c u ms t a n c es . We hop e to e nc our a ge y our l i ttl e one(s) to see there is a lw ay s a w a y t o h a ve f u n whe ne ve r y ou ha ve the r i ght m i n dset. We also hope that t his Ki d s Ni g h t I n B o x exp e r i e nc e wi l l he l p y ou a nd y our l ittle one(s) make valuable me m ories t o g et h er . E ac h m on t h , w e g i ve a w a y a F R E E Ki d s N i ght In Box or S e n sory Kit to someone who s nap s a p i c t u r e o f t he i r l i ttl e one (s) e nj oy i ng tha t m onth’s experience. T o quali f y , s i mp l y p o s t yo u r photo on Insta gr a m or F a c e book using the hashtag #Ki d s N ig h t I n B o x. L oc at e an y i t ems yo u ma y ne e d a t ki dsn i gh ti n box .com / rainy-day . Feel free to reach o ut t o cu s t o mer s er vi c e@ni ghti nb oxe s. c om i f y ou ha ve a ny questions or concerns.
Grilled Cheese
Hi, k id d o s ! I n yo u r Ki ds Ni ght In Box you are h avin g all k in d s o f rai ny day fun. We t hought s o me h o memad e chi c ke n noodl e soup wi t h a g r illed ch ees e s an d wi c h woul d be t he pe rfe c t meal f o r a r ain y d ay . Have fun and we hope you en jo y!
sa l t pepp e rs k ille t . com T ot al t i me: 7 mi n u t es
INGRE DIE NTS •
2 sl i c e s Whi te or Sourdough Bread (1/2” thick)
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2 Tbsp Ma y onna ise
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1 to 2 sl i c e s Che ddar or A merican C heese
DIRE CTIONS 1.
Preheat a skillet on medium heat.
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Evenly spread a thin layer of Mayonnaise on the outside of the bread and place the cheese slices in the middle.
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Heat the sandwich until it is golden brown on both sides and the cheese is melted, about 4 minutes. Give it a press into the skillet to encourage crisping.
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Slice the grilled cheese in half on the diagonal and enjoy immediately.
ING R ED I EN T S •
2 Tab l es p o o n s o l i ve o i l
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1 cup c a r r o t s , p eel ed a nd sl i c e d t hi n (abo u t 1-2 l a r g e c a r r ots)
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1 cup c el er y, s l i c ed t h i n (a b out 2 s t alk s )
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1 cup s w eet vi d a l i a o r y e l l ow onion, p eel ed a n d d i c ed sm a l l (ab out 1 med i u m o n i o n)
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2 g arl i c c l o ves , mi n c ed
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6 4 oun c es l o w -s o d i u m c hi c ke n b rot h
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2 b ay l ea ves
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1 t e as p o o n fr es h t h yme (or 1 / 2 t e as p oo n d r i ed t h yme)
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1 /2 t e a s p o o n d r i ed o r e ga no
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1 t e as p o o n p ep p er
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1 2 oun c es w i d e eg g n o od l e s (or y our f a vo r i t e n o o d l es o r pa sta )
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2 cup s s h r ed d ed c o o k ed c hi c ke n (us e s t o r e b o u g h t r o t i sse r i e chick e n t o s a ve t i me; o r r oa st or cook y o u r o w n c h i c k en i n a ski l l e t)
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3 t o 4 T a b l es p o o n s fr esh f l a t- l e a f p ars l e y l ea ves , fi n el y c h oppe d
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1 Tab l es p o o n l emo n j u i c e , opti ona l
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Salt t o t a s t e
Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup Re ci p e by www.av eriec ooks .c om To tal time: 30 minutes
DIR EC T I ON S 1.
A d d t h e o i l t o a l a r g e pot a nd he a t ove r m e di um - hi gh heat to warm.
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A d d t h e c a r r o t s , c el er y , a nd oni on a nd sa uté f or a b out 7 minutes or until vegetables b e g in t o s o f t en . S t i r i n t e r m i tte ntl y . Ad d the ga r l i c a nd sauté for another 1 to 2 m inut e s .
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A d d t h e c h i c k en b r o t h , ba y l e a ve s, thy m e , or e ga no, a nd pepper and bring to a b oi l . Al l o w mi xt u r e t o b oi l ge ntl y f or a bout 5 m i nute s or until vegetables are forkt e nd e r . ( No t e – I f yo u l i ke b r othi e r soup , a d d a ddi ti ona l broth, possibly as much as an ad d i t i o n a l 64 o u n c e s be c a use a s ti m e p a sse s the noo dles will continue to absorb b rot h.)
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A d d t h e eg g n o o d l es a nd b oi l m i xtur e f or a bout 1 0 m i nu tes or until noodles are soft and co o k ed t h r o u g h . A t a ny ti m e whi l e m a ki ng the soup, if the overall liquid level is l ow e r t h a n yo u l i k e a n d y ou pr e f e r m or e b r oth, a ddi ng a cup or two of water is okay. You w i l l a d j u s t t h e s a l t l e ve l a t the e nd .
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A d d t h e c h i c k en , p a r s l ey , a nd op ti ona l l e m on j ui c e (br i ghtens up the flavor), and boil 1 t o 2 mi n u t es o r u n t i l c hi c ke n i s wa r m e d thr ough. Ta st e soup and add salt to taste. I ad d e d a b o u t 1 T a b l es p oon b ut thi s wi l l va r y b a se d on how salty the brand of chicken b rot h u s ed i s , h o w s a l ty the r oti sse r i e c hi c ke n i s, a nd p ersonal preference. Make any ne ce s sa r y s ea s o n i n g a dj ustm e nts (i . e . m or e sa l t, p e pper, herbs, etc.), remove the bay l e av e s , a n d s er ve i mmedi a te l y .
R AI NY DAYS
activity one
Time Allotted: 4/5
Messiness: 4/5 Objective:
Re a d a b o o k a b o u t how a p up tur ne d a gl oom y d a y i nto something amazing
Materials: Book
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Fo rt Building In ord e r t o ma k e t h i s ‘ Ra i ny Da y ’ m or e e xc i ti ng we d e c i ded to host a fort building cont e st ! U s e p i l l o w s , f ur ni tur e , bl a nke ts, or wha te ve r e lse you can find around y our ho u s e t o b u i l d a t ota l l y a we som e f or t. U p f or g r a b s i s a mo vi e p r oj e c tor ! To e nt er , s n a p a p h o t o or vi de o of y our f o r t a n d s h a r e o n F a c e b ook or Ins t a g r a m. M a k e s u re to use # Ki d s Ni g h t I n B o x a n d t a g us f or a chance t o w i n t h i s a w esom e p r i ze ! W e al s o s u g g es t c h a n g ing i nto y our p aj am a s o r c o mf y c l o t he s a nd p utti ng on y ou r c u s t o m R a i n y D a y pl a y l i st by he ad i n g t o k id s n ig h t inbox .com / r ai n yd ay .
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Let’ s Read Locat e yo u r i n c l u d ed b ook a nd ge t c om f y i nsi de y our f ort. Allow your little one(s) t o re ad t h e s t o r y t o yo u or vi c e ve r sa . Y ou c a n a l so ta ke turns reading to each ot he r.
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Let’ s D is c us s Tak e t h i s t i me t o a s k your l i ttl e one (s) the f ol l owi ng q uestions to dive deeper into t he s t o r y: 1 . 2 . 3 . 4 .
W h y i s No o d l es ( t he dog) up se t a t the be gi nni ng of the story? H o w d o es No o d l es f e e l a t the e nd of the stor y ? W h a t ma k es h i m c h a nge hi s m i nd? Do yo u l i k e r a i n y d a y s? Why or why not?
M AKING RAI NBO W S
activity two
Time Allotted: 5/5
Messiness: 3/5
Objective : Ta l k a b o u t ma k i n g r a i nbows out of r a i n whi l e l e a r ning about the science b e hi nd a r a i nb ow
Materials Ra i nbow pr i nta bl e | R a i nbow c r a f t kit Pl a sti c j a r | S ti c ky note s
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Ra i nbow Sc ie nc e W he n yo u t h i n k o f a r a i ny d a y y ou m a y thi nk of rai nb o w s . R a i n b o w s a p pe a r i n the sky som e ti m e s af t e r i t r a i n s . I n o r d er f or a r a i nbow to ha ppe n t he re mu s t b e t w o t h i n gs: wa te r a nd l i ght. He a d t o ki d s n ig h t in b o x . c o m/ r ai n y- day a nd wa tc h the “H ow a r e r a i n b o w s mad e ” vi de o to l e a r n m or e ab out w h a t a r a i n b o w i s. Once yo u w a t c h t h e vi d e o, pul l out y our r a i nbow p ri nt a b l e s h eet a n d i n c l ude d c r a y ons. Col or y our s he e t t o ma k e i t l o o k li ke a r e a l r a i nb ow!
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Ra i nbows out of Rain You ju s t l ea r n ed t h a t in or de r f or a r a i nb ow to b e m a d e you have to have rain! In order t o s ee t h i s b e a uti f ul thi ng of na tur e we ha ve to experience some rainy, g l oomy d a ys . D i d yo u know thi s ha p pe ns i n our l i ve s so metimes too? Som e t i mes w e mu s t g o thr ough thi ngs tha t a r e n’t so f u n, but we have the power t o t urn i t i n t o s o met h i ng gr e a t! We wa nt to e nc our a ge you to make rainbows out of any r a i n i n yo u r l i fe . Thi s m e a ns i f som e thi ng i sn’t going the way you wanted or p lan n ed , d o n ’ t g et upse t. Inste a d , f i nd a wa y to m a ke it exciting! P ull ou t yo u r i n c l u d ed r a i nbow c r a f t ki t a nd wor k toge ther to lace all the colors t hrough yo u r r a i n b o w . Onc e y ou c om p l e te the c r a f t, hang it up somewhere to re m i nd yo u r s el f t h a t t h e r e i s a l wa y s a wa y to tur n a gl o omy situation around.
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Ra i nbow Jar N ow yo u a r e g o i n g t o cr e a te a r a i nb ow j a r ! Loc a te y our included plastic jar, sticky not e s , a n d a w r i t i n g u t e nsi l . Wor k toge the r to c om e up with ideas that you can do on a r a i n y o r g l o o my da y . M a ke y our i de a s f un but r e a listic! O nce you think you hav e en o u g h , p u t yo u r j a r up som e whe r e sa f e a nd p ul l it out whenever you need it.
RAINY DA Y GAMES
activity three
Messiness: 4/5
Time Allotted: 4/5
Objective Pl a y som e f un i nd oor ga m e s
Materials: Kids Night In Box - unfolded Permanent Marker | Sticker Sheet Toy Cars | Dominoes
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Th e F loor is Lav a The f i rs t r a i n y d a y g a me we ha ve f or y ou i s a c l a ssi c ! The floor is lava! T his means y ou c an n o t t o u c h t h e fl oor or y ou a r e OUT! In a cl ea r s p a c e, s p r ea d out thi ngs suc h a s p i l l ows, b ooks, blankets, furniture, e t c. J ump f r o m i t em t o i te m WITHOUT touc hi ng the f l oor. After a few minutes of p l ay ing, t a k e o n e i t em a wa y to m a ke i t m or e c ha l l e ngi ng. C ontinue taking one i t e m aw a y ever y few mi nute s unti l y ou touc h the l a va . If y ou w a n t , s et t h e i t ems up a ga i n (m a y be i n a di f f e r e nt way) and play again!
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Pretend Play For t he n ext g a me, yo u a r e goi ng to c r e a te a town out of your Kids Night I n Box! U nf ol d t h e b o x b y p o p pi ng out the two si d e s tha t a r e f o lded into the inside of the b ox . On c e t h e b o x i s u nf ol de d, use a f e w thi ngs, i f ne e ded, to keep the box laying d ow n f l a t . N e x t , u s e yo u r p er ma n e nt m a r ke r , c r a y ons, sti c ke r s, a nd anything from your hom e t o c r ea t e yo u r ve r y own town! Onc e y ou a r e ha ppy with your town, use y our t o y c a r s ( a n d a n y othe r toy s y ou ha ve on ha nd) to enjoy some pretend play.
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Dom ino F un D O M I N O T O W ER W ork t o g et h er t o s t a c k the dom i noe s to b ui l d a d om i no tower! Stack the d om i no es ver y c a r efu l l y. S e e how hi gh y ou c a n m a ke y o ur tower. I f you are up for s om e f r i en d l y c o mp et i t i on, sp l i t the dom i noe s i n ha l f a n d see who can stack their t ow e r t h e h i g h es t .
L I NE ‘ EM U P & W A T C H ‘EM F ALL For t hi s g a me, yo u a r e goi ng to c r e a te a l i ne out of y our dominoes while they are s t and in g s t r a i g h t u p ! B e sur e the d om i noe s a r e c l ose to gether. O nce your line is f i nis he d , k n o c k d o w n t he f i r st dom i no i n the l i ne a nd watch them all fall! Try m ak i n g t h e d o mi n o l i ne i n d i f f e r e nt a r e a s or i n d i f f erent ways. Have fun and g e t s i l l y w a t c h i n g yo u r dom i noe s f a l l .
MUSI C & MOV I E
activity four
Time Allotted: 5/5
Messiness: 1/5 Objective:
H a ve s o me fu n wi th m usi c a nd the n e nj oy a m ovie and popcorn
Materials Inf l a ta b l e gui ta r | Da nc e c a r ds Pop c or n
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Let’ s D ance A g re a t w a y t o g et en ergy out on a r a i ny da y i s b y d an c i n g ! G et r ea d y t o da nc e y our he a r t out. Fi nd a c l ea r s p a c e a n d l a y y our d a nc e c a r ds a l l f ac e d o w n i n a b i g c i r c l e . Tur n on y our R a i ny Day s p o t i fy p l a yl i s t a n d sta r t da nc i ng a r ound t he ci r c l e o f c a r d s . W h e n the a dul t wi th y ou p aus e s t h e mu s i c , s t o p d a nc i ng a nd p i c k up t he car d i n fr o n t o f yo u. Onc e y ou unde r sta nd t he d a n c e mo ve, p l a c e the c a r d to the si d e and ma k e t h e c i r c l e a li ttl e sm a l l e r . Pl a y the m us i c a g a i n . K eep d a n c i ng a r ound the c i r c l e w hil e i mi t a t i n g t h e d a nc e m ove on the c a r d y ou p i ck e d u p . T r y t o c o n t i n ue thi s pr oc e ss unti l y ou hav e d o n e a l l t h e d a n c e m ove s.
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Free s t yle N ow i t ’ s t i me fo r yo u t o show of f y our or i gi na l da nc e m oves. Blow up your i nc l ud e d a i r g u i t a r a n d tur n on som e j a m s. Do y our be st freestyle dance moves w hil e p l a yi n g yo u r g u i t a r . Put on a show a nd ha ve f un!
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Mo vie Tim e W e are g o i n g t o en d t h i s R a i ny Da y Ki d s N i ght In Box with popcorn and a movie! P ull ou t yo u r i n c l u d ed whi te c he dda r p opc or n a nd p i c k out your favorite movie. W at c h i t f r o m i n s i d e yo ur f or t i f p ossi bl e . A s w e c l o s e o u t , w e w a nt to e nc our a ge y ou to r e m e m ber this ‘rainy day’ any time y our p l a n s g et c h a n g ed or the we a the r i sn’t a gr e e i ng w ith you. Remember that t he re i s a l w a ys a w a y to c r e a te a r a i nbow out of the r a i n!
Ways to Continue Keep yo ur li ttl e o ne ( s ) e ngag e d and i nter e s t e d i n r ainy day a c ti vi ti e s af te r yo u c o m p l e te y o u r K i d s Night In Bo x. •
Check o ut the s e f un m o vi e s : S o u l, O n w a r d , Si n g , Zootopia , and I n sid e o ut
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Pla y dr e s s up
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Crea te a n i nd o o r s c ave ng e r hunt
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Pla y bo a rd g am e s
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Ma ke pl ayd o ug h
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Hav e a te a p arty
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