In this project, with some unwanted boxes, old newspapers, items from the junk drawer, and a little creativity, your child can construct entire cities and stay occupied for hours, maybe even days!
What I like about this project is that it gives the kids (and young-spirited adults) a lot of room for creativity. No one’s box buildings and cities will turn out exactly the same!
Picture courtesy of: http://spoonful.com/crafts/box-buildings
Supplies needed:
-Small cardboard boxes (cereal, oatmeal, pasta, granola bar, ice cream carton, etc.)
-Newspaper
-Masking tape
-Decoupage (You can make your own by mixing equal parts of white glue and water)
-Tempera or acrylic paints
-Markers
-Toothpicks, popsicle sticks, cotton balls, dowels, film canisters, bottle caps, drawer knobs, buttons, scrap fabric, small stones, old game pieces, and other miscellaneous “junk” items. (Look around your house and yard for items that would add an interesting touch to your buildings).
