Create Craft
Children frequently view cardboard boxes as open-ended playthings, much like they do with many of our toys. A cardboard box can be transformed into an automobile, a dollhouse, a cubby house, a puppet theatre, or even an art canvas! You’ll be shocked at how much fun you can have with just one piece of cardboard if we take those ideas a little further.
Cardboard Rolls & Tubes
Consider saving your toilet paper and rolls before you toss them away so you may create some of these curved wonders! These are just five suggestions; we’re sure your kids can think of plenty more!
- Ball Run
Try including cardboard rolls in your next ball run construction—they’re a great complement to any ball or marble run!
2. Dragon
Make your own formidable dragon that breathes fire! Linda has created its fierce flames by wrapping hers in Silk Tissue Paper and using strips of it! Play around with the eyes and nose. To make it come to life, simply blow into the opposite side or place it in front of a fan!
3. Forest
Forests are captivating, aren’t they? They’re like nature’s grand cathedrals, each tree a pillar supporting a canopy of leaves that filters sunlight into a gentle green glow. Forests provide homes for countless creatures, from the tiniest insects to majestic predators like bears and wolves. They’re also vital for maintaining ecological balance, absorbing carbon dioxide and producing oxygen. Plus, they offer a sanctuary for people seeking solace or adventure. Whether you’re hiking through a dense, ancient forest or simply enjoying the view from a quiet glade, there’s something truly magical about these wooded wonderlands.
4. Leafy Tree
This project incorporates painting, nature aspects, sensory play, and colour sorting!
5. Butterfly
Who would have thought that Stockmar Aquarelle Paint and a toilet roll could be used to create the most beautiful butterfly wings?
Egg Cartons
You would not believe there are many uses for an egg carton because of its unusual form, but you’d be mistaken! When it comes to egg carton play, there’s much more to it than meets the eye.
6. Colour Matching
The ideal container for colour sorting is an egg carton. Just tell your child which hue each spot belongs to, and let them begin sorting!
7. Nature Colour Hunt
A nature color hunt is a fantastic way to engage with the outdoors and explore the vibrant hues of the natural world. It’s like embarking on a treasure hunt where the treasures are the beautiful colors found in plants, flowers, insects, and more. You can create a list of colors to search for, like “emerald green,” “sunshine yellow,” or “ruby red,” and then head out into nature to find objects that match those colors. It’s a fun activity for people of all ages and can help deepen your appreciation for the diversity and beauty of the environment around you. Plus, it encourages observation skills and fosters a connection with nature. So grab your list and your keen eyesight, and let the color hunt begin!
8. Flower Fairy Lights
Use egg carton bits to liven up any old Christmas or fairy lights you may have lying around the house. It will produce a lovely floral impression! Although Ruth has coloured hers, you are free to keep them uncolored or embellish them with any materials you like!
9. Polar Bear
How sweet is Linda’s easy little polar bear craft that she made using Kitpas Art Crayons and a single egg carton piece? Adorable!
10. Ice Cream Cones
Just when you believed the pointed end of the egg carton was useless, you were mistaken! For pretend play, they make the perfect ice cream cones. All you really need is your ice cream, and Grimm’s Balls—which coincidentally come in an egg carton—work well for that.
Glass Jars
Glass jars are incredibly useful for a variety of do-it-yourself tasks and organising tasks around the house, especially in the playroom (just make sure it’s supervised by an adult, of course)! After looking at the following tasks, you’ll want to gather all of those old coffee jars.
11. Guessing Game
A guessing game is unlike anything else. Put all of your Grapat Loose Parts into a jar, then ask your loved ones to estimate how many are inside. If you have various kinds of loose parts, guess how many of each kind the jar holds for an added difficulty.
12. Loose Parts Storage
The Wooden Ark Family is always searching for creative solutions and ideas to organise their surplus of Grapat Loose Parts. How about utilising your assortment of jars to showcase your loose parts and enhance your #shelfie?
13. Plant a Seed
Children get a sense of success as they see a plant grow from a seed, and it may also be a fantastic learning experience. To witness the full process of growth in all its splendour, try sowing seeds in a glass jar with a few cotton balls inside!
14. Butterfly Feeder
A customised feeder will bring happiness to your visiting butterflies in the garden. After adding sugar water to a jar, make a tiny hole in the lid. Before hanging it in the garden, leave some cotton balls protruding from the opening for the butterflies to cling to and feast on!
15. Minion
Create your own minion with your Kitpas Art Crayons and Grapat Loose Parts. This would be a fantastic addition to a playroom or party table décor.