Award-winning and DSDC (University of Stirling) accredited the Curiosity Box is designed to encourage interest with a high-quality, vintage-style box.
- Inside, the contents are chosen for their familiarity or interest value with strong, contrasting colours to aid identification.
- Objects are chosen to be interactive, such as buttons that can be threaded onto a string or placed in a purse.
- Nature-themed tea cards can encourage conversations.
- The box can promote user-initiated interaction if left available for users, fostering empowerment and potentially distracting from difficult behaviours.
- It blends into domestic settings with dignity and can be supplemented with additional non-precious items.
- In care homes, it encourages independent interaction and item swapping among residents, promoting social engagement and independence.
- Please see our other products, Mindful Colouring Book and Sentimental Seaside Puzzle
Simple hints and tips for using a Timeless Presents product:
- Do – commit to participating in this activity, the aim is to spend time engaging with each other.
- Do – communicate on an adult level while offering praise and encouragement.
- Avoid – questions that start ‘Do you remember’. Try ‘do you like…’ instead.
- If possible – let them lead, there’s no ‘wrong way’ to explore, so avoid directions and criticism.
- Do – have fun!
Included in the traditional box:
- Twisting blocks that bend and snap into endless shapes.
- The large buttons can be stacked, counted, or;
- be popped in the purse or;
- threaded on the lace.
- The study wooden spinning top is comfortingly vintage style.
- A large wooden dice is easy to handle and see the dots.
- A small pack of 6 replica tea cards with beautiful pictures of nature to look at and discuss.
- A tote carry bag for the Curiosity Box is included.
Box size:
- 23cm (L) x 16.5cm (W) x 7.5cm (D)