It's true... all kids need is a cardboard box. Literally.
A few weeks ago, I got a large item for review and it came in a big cardboard shipping box. Suddenly inspired, I folded the flaps to the inside, stuck my son inside and handed him his crayon box. Genius!
He had a blast coloring all over the walls of his box, leaning over to color on the outside. Then he "drove" the box for awhile. He was so content in his box world!
The funny part? The item I received was defective and I had to ship it back for a replacement... I wonder what they thought about that colorfully scribbled box they received! Note to self: be sure you are keeping the item before coloring on the box!
I can imagine cardboard boxes are just going to get more fun for us as he explores pretend play, building forts, and more!
How else have you found cardboard boxes useful for kids' playtime?
oh gosh my boys LOVE boxes!! The bigger the better for their Forts.
oh gosh my boys LOVE boxes!! The bigger the better for their Forts.
My kids love playing with boxes. One time they received a large play kitchen. They ended up playing with the enormous box it came in more than the kitchen!
My kids love playing with boxes. One time they received a large play kitchen. They ended up playing with the enormous box it came in more than the kitchen!
As you know we are BIG fans of these types of toys. We haven't given the kids crayons for use with them yet but I think they are at a good stage to do so. The cardboard house has been a huge hit - we put their little table inside and they eat all their snacks in their "fort".
As you know we are BIG fans of these types of toys. We haven't given the kids crayons for use with them yet but I think they are at a good stage to do so. The cardboard house has been a huge hit - we put their little table inside and they eat all their snacks in their "fort".
oh yes I let my kids paint them color them cut doors open on them we keep them for weeks sometimes because they play in them so much
oh yes I let my kids paint them color them cut doors open on them we keep them for weeks sometimes because they play in them so much
The thing I love most about cardboard boxes is that they are age appropriate for SO many ages! My kids still love them!
The thing I love most about cardboard boxes is that they are age appropriate for SO many ages! My kids still love them!
LOVE it! we do a lot with boxes. our current box favorite is a puppet theater. i saw 11 puppet shows on the story of Jesus, told with popsicle sticks on Friday!
LOVE it! we do a lot with boxes. our current box favorite is a puppet theater. i saw 11 puppet shows on the story of Jesus, told with popsicle sticks on Friday!
Our kids *love* to play with cardboard boxes! I suspect that "fitting snugly" in cozy spaces is a universal joy for toddlers.
I joke that every time we go to Sam's Club, we come home with FREE toys! 😉
Our kids *love* to play with cardboard boxes! I suspect that "fitting snugly" in cozy spaces is a universal joy for toddlers.
I joke that every time we go to Sam's Club, we come home with FREE toys! 😉
Haha, cute! Take me back to my childhood when I'd make "Cars" out of old boxes!
Haha, cute! Take me back to my childhood when I'd make "Cars" out of old boxes!
I love this idea! Kids are happy with whatever...don't know why we spend money on toys...LOL
I love this idea! Kids are happy with whatever...don't know why we spend money on toys...LOL