Save those cardboard boxes for the kids

August 26th, 2008

Even Cardboard homes need an update

Posted by Melitsa in Homemade, play activities

Almost a year ago we moved in and the kids claimed some of the packing boxes.

We built a house together.

homemade kids cardboard home

Still in heavy use and showing need of major repairs and checking Angies list for roofing specialists; the big guy decided to add some decorative features.

modification of cardboard house

The little upkeep we did together was more tape, minor redesign and remodelling, adding a kiddy mural. It was a good opportunity to talk about upkeep and repair and relating it to real life.

blue ball

Who would have thought that a group of boxes would last a full year and be one of the favourite playdate toys and rainy day toy?

Never underestimate cardboard boxes.

Maybe in another year you can come over for apple pie…..

Apple tree

Melitsa Avila is a former teacher, mother of three boys and military wife who talks about living an intentional play lifestyle using practical and everyday play activities to do with the under 5s. She publishes related ebooks & newsletters. Melitsa is the host and producer of a weekly Early Childhood radio show: Raising Playful Tots bringing parents and carers together with Early childhood practitioners. Thanks for reading!

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http://www.EducationalToyFactory.com Lisa

Cardboard boxes are always a favorite around here. My kids still play with a robot that they made over a year ago from boxes, plastic tubing and caster wheels. Fancy, flashy toys are definitely something that is not a necessity. There is so much that can be learned and experienced from things that are just around the house.
http://www.cutiebootycakes.blogspot.com RenÃ©e aka Mekhismom

The “house” is too cute. We have a big box in the family room that our son loves to play in. My mother always says nevermind the toys, kids have the most fun with household items. From the looks of it she is correct!

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