If you have a bunch of boxes piling up from all that online shopping and you need something to do with the kids, these super creative cardboard crafts are the perfect activity to try! Whether you’re looking for a DIY learning game to play or a fun way to recycle that leftover pizza box into a creative craft… you’ll find the best ideas and tutorials below
Here are the ones I found:
- DIY Cardboard Box Puzzle
- Pizza Box Learning Game For Kids
- Pom Pom Cardboard Activity
- Toilet Roll Toucan Craft
- Shoe Box DIY Game
- Tiny Cardboard Gingerbread Houses
- DIY Solar Oven Smores
- Cardboard Box Noah’s Ark
- Cardboard Box Elevator With Push Buttons
- Cardboard Pirate Ship For Kids
- DIY Valentine Wreath
- Cereal Box Monster Jaws
- Cardboard Box Dinosaur
- Recycled Cardboard Box Rocket Ship
- Recycled Cardboard Food Trucks
- Cardboard Box Superhero Hideout
- DIY Rainbow Cardboard Craft For Kids
- DIY Cardboard Mailbox
- Cardboard Butterfly Wing Craft
- Seed Mosaic Build A Flower Activity
- Cardboard Learning Game For Kids
- Scavenger Hunt For Kids
- Solar System Learning Craft
- Lady Bug Cardboard Craft
- Counting Activity With Old Cardboard
- Cardboard Animal Craft
- Bunny Needs a Haircut
- DIY Cardboard Car For Kids
- Preschooler Learning Craft
- DIY Cardboard Clock Activity
- Days Of The Week Craft
- Hot Glue Cardboard Stamp Activity
- Cardboard Drawing Craft For Kids
- Easy Sorting Game With Shoe Box
- Fun Dinosaur Foot Print Craft
- Matching Game With Cardboard Box
- Tissue Box Monsters
- Magnetic Pac Man Game
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DIY Cardboard Box Puzzle
Photo credit: Walking In The Wild on Instagram
A rainbow puzzle?! Yes, please! A rainbow puzzle that you can make at home? Sign me up! Take some paint, and a cardboard box, cut it, draw on it, and let your kids have all the fun. The best part of this one is that they can learn from making it AND playing with it. Perfect!
Pizza Box Learning Game For Kids
Photo credit: Cinta & Co on Instagram
Learning about fractions doesn’t have to be a scary and terrible experience. Create a confetti pizza out of a recycled cardboard box and show your kids how fractions work! They won’t even notice they are learning. And, learning through games is the best way to do it for sure!
Pom Pom Cardboard Activity
Photo credit: Jade – Raising Little Man on Instagram
Help your little one learn how to spell, recognize, and trace their name. This DIY project is super-easy, yet incredibly useful. All you need is some cardboard, scissors, and glue. So, gather all supplies and get down to work!
Toilet Roll Toucan Craft
Photo credit: Cardboard Folk on Instagram
Toucans are such cute birds. So, why not create a few of them? If your kids are getting bored at home… this is the perfect little cardboard craft activity! Once you’re done they would go also buy a fun decoration for their room!
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Shoe Box DIY Game
Photo credit: Lisa on Instagram
Running out of ideas for games to play with your kids can be a real struggle. Now, there’s a solution to that problem! Get inspired to revamp a cardboard box and create a traditional Dutch game called “sjoelbak”. Teach your kids how to play it and have some fun!
Tiny Cardboard Gingerbread Houses
Source: Little Red Window
Have you been looking for a project to entertain your kids and spend some time with them at the same time? Here’s one! This DIY project shows you how to create tiny cardboard gingerbread houses and it’s the most fun craft idea ever! You can also use them as the cutest decoration ever!
DIY Solar Oven Smores
Source: Desert Chica
Throw together some science and some s’mores and you’ve got yourself the most amazing cardboard science project ever! Take advantage of the scorching sun this summer and enjoy your solar oven made of cardboard. You will be your kids’ newest hero after this one!
Cardboard Box Noah’s Ark
Source: The Craft Train
Everyone’s imagination runs wild, especially when you’re a kid. Help your kid’s imagination with this fun DIY project. Teach them about Noah and his ark with this cardboard craft that is just perfect for imaginary plays. Amazing!
Cardboard Box Elevator With Push Buttons
Source: Repeat Crafter Me
Kids love pressing buttons, any and every button! Help them with that obsession and make sure that they no longer press a button they shouldn’t. This recycled box craft shows you how to create an elevator with buttons. Watch your kids take all those elevator rides and enjoy!
Cardboard Pirate Ship For Kids
Source: Molly Moo
Pirates are the best! Grown-ups and children share that same love for pirates and here’s the perfect tutorial to engage yourself and your kids on a cozy afternoon. The project will take you about an hour, but the fun that your kids can have with this cardboard boat is never-ending
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