Cardboard Box Car

Ages2–7
TimeAbout 40 min
MessA little messy

You need

  • A big cardboard box
  • Paper plates for wheels
  • Tape and markers

Let's play

  1. A grown-up cuts the top and bottom flaps off the box.
  2. Tape paper-plate wheels and draw lights and a license plate.
  3. Add shoulder straps from ribbon or tape.
  4. Climb in and drive! Where are you going?
Grown-up tip: Turn it into a bus, a fire truck or a boat next time.

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