Every few months I head to social media and ask for suggestions for future themes. I love doing this and getting an idea of the types of themes you guys want to see. Each time I ask, this theme is requested. It was a bit of a challenge to create a gentle knights and dragons theme, but I love the way it turned out and the reviews are coming in that our Broccolinis are loving it too!
“They were so excited! They love them! DRAGONS!
I could just squeal along with them to hear their joy!
Thank you for bringing that joy to them!" - Margy B., Broccolini
and
"The kids loved this month’s box!" - Ariel S., Broccolini
|
|
We started this kit with the book The Knight and the Dragon by Tomie dePaola. Tomie dePaola wrote more than 260 children’s books during his life and in 2011 was awarded the Children's Literature Legacy Award for his lifetime contribution to American children's literature.
The Knight and the Dragon is the story of what happens when “a sheepish knight and a not-so-fierce dragon fight for the first time”. The story has many wonderfully, unexpected elements that it’s sure to delight and bring a smile to everyone in your house.
I love how this story teaches that things aren’t always as they seem and that often collaboration is better than confrontation.
|
|
|
| The base for this box includes purple lavender and lemon scented rice. The rice contains multiple shades of purple, organic dried lavender, and lemon essential oil for a beautiful and fantastic smelling base. |
|
 |
For this kit, I wanted to include metal to mimic the look of armor. So, for the fine motor tools this kit includes a sterling silver scoop and small cup. Including these items allows for children to compare the look and feel of the shiny metal to the hard stones, soft and squishy poms, and the hard but flexible plastic of the knights and the dragon. |
 |
The Knights and Dragons sensory kit also includes many fun accessories for kids to explore and play with including knights from Safari Ltd and a dragon as well as curled chenille stems, poms, and rocks. These fun elements will inspire lots of imaginative play for all ages. |
 |
No Knights and Dragons sensory play would be complete without a castle. So, we created a custom laser-cut castle that subscribers had the option to have personalized with their child’s name. |
 |
The 8-page parent guide that accompanies the Knights and Dragons Sensory Kit includes many ideas to spark simple, educational play and conversations with your kids. These suggestions will encourage your children to think, discuss, and explore. |
| Interested in receiving engaging, educational sensory play inspired by children's litereature right to your door with no prep required, so you can spend more time playing and learning and less time searching for ideas and preparing them the night before?? If so, subscribe now and become a Broccolini and you'll receive fresh, fun new themes each month! |
 
|
We love it when you share pics of your family playing and having fun with their Broccoli Boxes! Find us on Facebook or Instagram, don’t forget to tag us in your posts! (@broccoliboxes)
P.S. Make sure to follow Broccoli Boxes on Facebook and Instagram!
