There is always fun about transforming the cardboard boxes into some ting creativity and engaging. Before throwing these boxes to the recycle bin, why do not make the most out of it? You must have made some unusual and creative objects using paper plates, cardboard papers, and tissue boxes. But now, it is the right time to recreate these memories. Keeping the kids busy all day long in their summer holidays and the current COVID 19 situation is not comfortable. So recall your childhood memory and live it with your kids. Here are some DIY ideas that will keep your children busy for several hours.
Create a Little Zoo for your Munchkin
If you have toddlers, you must have heard those making animal noises all day long. Having the pet is not enough for them. They want some new company every day to play with them. What about surprising your kids with their little zoo? There they will be the owners of the tiny magnificent zoo that have all the animals. You must be wondering how it is possible to create the zoo. So now it’s time to collect the entire empty tissue paper roll. There are much craft that you can make form these empty tissue rolls. Grasp some paint, googly-eyes, and papers to make beautiful and cute little animals. So let surprise your little zookeeper with tiny, small cardboard animals.
Let us have a Football Match
COVID 19 has a limited life. Outdoor games are not as regular as it used to be. In this lockdown, keeping your kids busy, along with their online classes, is a task. But who says you can’t enjoy these times? It is the right time to break from the house chores and have a football match with your children. You must be thinking how it is possible? What about indoor board games? It means spending some extra dollars on board games. NO, it is not. Take out the used cardboard boxes from the cupboard or get your hands on the empty shoeboxes. So these cardboard-box football tables are the perfect way to keep the kids busy for hours and hours. All you need is to paint pegs tips and clip it to the wooden skewers. So do not forget to cover or cut off any sharp-edged for the kids. So do let us know who won the matches? Or are you arranging a football match at your place?
Have you Added New Fish to Your Aquarium?
Have you added new fish to your beautiful aquarium? Do you not have any? Then why do not you get one for yourself? Must you have the custom made cardboard boxes for cereals at your homes? If yes, then finish your delicious and healthy grain breakfast as quickly as possible because you will need the empty cereal boxes for it. If you don’t have and grain box, then do not worry. Get the cheapest cardboard boxes in a rectangular shape form market. This box aquarium DIY is the best activity to polish creativity. Let your little munchkin choose how they like to decorate it. Let then color the aquarium, add pebbles to the aquarium, some artful flowers, and plants. There are many options to create a DIY aquarium. All you need is to glue the lid of the cardboard boxes and cut the windows in front. So let your kid uses his creative skills and decorates it.
Polish Your Kids Architecture Skills
If you have a little architect at your home, he comes up with some great ideas to build houses every day. Why do not you fed his hidden skills by allowing him to construct a house out of custom made cardboard boxes? If you have any large-sized boxes from the holiday period, give it to your MR-Architect and construct the beautiful house.
You can also build a DIY house and allow the little one to decorate it. It is the perfect time to interact with your kid at his level. You can make a simple house or create THE PRO! So are you ready to let your MR? Junior to create something magnificent and great!
Marble Maze
Small games are best to increase the concentration span of your kids. Indeed outdoor games are essential for physical and mental growth, but indoor and straightforward games do wonder. If your kids have a low concentration span, then do not worry because these DIY marble games have endless benefits. It not only makes your kids focus the target but also polishes their motor skills. This DIY maze for children will entertain them for several hours. While you are doing the house chores, give these engine games to them.
To create this, all you need two custom cardboard boxes lids and some Popsicle stickers. You will use the lid as a base and paste the stick to create all of the mazes. Hey! But do not forget to create holes (marble sizes) or even thicker.
Which One Have You Tried?
These are some cardboard boxes ideas to create something engaging for the kids. If you have created something innovative for kids using these printed cardboard boxes, do share with us. We would love to learn more ideas.