Abstract: A kit for adapting an empty receptacle having an open top, a bottom and a lateral wall to use as a plaything. The kit comprises at least one wall covering member an inner side sized and shaped to encircle the lateral wall and an outer side having at least one playacting related mark thereon, at least one safety catch member adapted to fit onto an edge of the side wall around the open top, at least one plaything member, and attachment means for attaching the at least one plaything member to the empty receptacle, on top of the at least one wall covering member or to cover the open top.