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Time Out Glitter Bottles

By Racquel Bregg in Activities for Kids

preschool

I have three little boys and sometimes it can get a bit crazy, especially when they start fighting among themselves.

Last week, my boys started bickering and I overheard one telling the other to go into “time out.” It was hilarious to hear! Needless to say, regular time outs are not so effective in our house these days!   

That’s where our new Time Out Glitter Bottles, otherwise known as Calm Down Bottles, come in handy. When the boys are upset or need a minute to calm down, I now hand them a glitter bottle. They shake the bottle hard then quietly watch the glitter settle, repeating as necessary until they’re completely calmed down. It’s amazingly effective. 

DIY Time Out Glitter Bottles are so easy to make, you can make one for each child with their favorite colors. Plus they’re great for quiet time too! this idea now...

And they’re not just for calming kids down. Time Out Glitter Bottles are great for encouraging quiet time too. That’s something everyone needs, including Mom!

One of the best things? Time Out Glitter Bottles are so easy to make, you can make one for each child, using their favorite color! 

DIY Time Out Glitter Bottles are so easy to make, you can make one for each child with their favorite colors. Plus they’re great for quiet time too!

Time Out Glitter Bottles

Supplies:

  • empty plastic bottles – you could use water bottles or many other shapes and sizes
  • 2-3oz bottle glitter glue
  • glitter
  • warm water
  • glue gun and hot glue

Instructions:

Fill the water bottle with very warm water stopping approximately 2″ from the top. 

Pour in about 2/3 of a bottle of glitter glue. 

DIY Time Out Glitter Bottles are so easy to make, you can make one for each child with their favorite colors. Plus they’re great for quiet time too!

Shake the bottle to help dissolve the glue.  It may look clumpy at first but will dissolve as it’s shaken. 

DIY Time Out Glitter Bottles are so easy to make, you can make one for each child with their favorite colors. Plus they’re great for quiet time too!

Next pour in some loose glitter.  You can use as little or as much as you’d like.  Get creative with colors or make a personalized bottle for each child using favorite colors. 

DIY Time Out Glitter Bottles are so easy to make, you can make one for each child with their favorite colors. Plus they’re great for quiet time too!

Use the hot glue gun to glue the lid to the bottle so that it is less likely to come apart when a child is using it. You want it to be durable, just in case your little one is upset or angry when given their glitter bottle.

Once the lid is glued on shake the bottle until the contents are mixed and swirling around.  Set the bottle down and watch the glitter settle.  

DIY Time Out Glitter Bottles are so easy to make, you can make one for each child with their favorite colors. Plus they’re great for quiet time too!

Next time your little one is upset, angry, or needs to settle down hand them their Time Out Glitter Bottle.  Let them shake it and shake out all their bad feelings. 

DIY Time Out Glitter Bottles are so easy to make, you can make one for each child with their favorite colors. Plus they’re great for quiet time too!

As the glitter settles in the bottle your child will most likely become calm while watching it.  Both of my boys love shaking their bottles and letting them settle!

 DIY Time Out Glitter Bottles are so easy to make, you can make one for each child with their favorite colors. Plus they’re great for quiet time too!

For More Kids’s Activities:

This quick and easy homemade Gak recipe is the perfect DIY activity for kids.

Easy Homemade Playdough recipe. It takes less than 10 minutes to make, is non-toxic, and cheaper than store bought. A great homemade gift and absolute fun for kids all around!

Follow Musings from a Stay At Home Mom’s board Fun for Kids on Pinterest.

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    Filed Under: Activities for Kids, Sensory Activities Tagged With: preschoolPublished on March 30, 2015

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    Comments

    1. allie @ Through Her Looking Glass says

      March 30, 2015 at 11:35 am

      Great idea, sign us all up! (One for me too!) Glad to find another NH mom blogger with four kids!

      Reply
      • Erika says

        March 30, 2015 at 5:31 pm

        Ahh, great to “meet” you too, Allie!

        Reply
    2. Crystal says

      March 31, 2015 at 12:57 am

      Those are so cute. I know my kids could use a mental break in the midst of a fit. These bottles would be a good distraction.

      Reply
    3. Travel Blogger says

      March 31, 2015 at 8:42 am

      that is neat, my son would enjoy it

      Reply
    4. Jenni E. {Sweet Pennies from Heaven} says

      March 31, 2015 at 8:56 am

      These are so cool and I want one for myself. There’s definitely something calming about them. Now, where did I put all my glitter?!

      Reply
      • Erika says

        March 31, 2015 at 9:26 am

        I know, I need one too!

        Reply
    5. Mama to 5 BLessings says

      March 31, 2015 at 9:02 am

      I do not let my kids play with toys when they are in time out but I think this is a good distraction for in the car or a good way to keep them busy.

      Reply
    6. Joyce Brewer (@MommyTalkShow) says

      March 31, 2015 at 11:26 am

      How’d I live 41 years and never know there was glitter glue!
      I seriously need to stay overnight at a craft store and learn more!

      Reply
    7. Kenya says

      March 31, 2015 at 11:50 am

      What is the purpose of the glue inside the bottle? Love this idea!

      Reply
    8. Racquel Schroder Bregg says

      March 31, 2015 at 11:55 am

      The glue helps to slow down the process giving it a snow globe type affect. I tried glycerin like many diy snow globes call for and it just did not work right. The glycerin caused the glitter to “glob” and it was impossible to get it to shake up. The regular glitter alone and water just settles very fast.

      The green and blue is actually made with glow in the dark glitter glue and is extra fun!

      Reply
    9. Dubai bus says

      November 8, 2022 at 9:11 pm

      I really like the idea to keep the kids buzy and even it will boost the power of kids creativity.

      Reply

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