Let's make toys out of cardboard! Easy and fun handmade toys
We’re introducing handmade toys you can make out of cardboard.
This time, they’re geared toward children of preschool and kindergarten age!
We’ve gathered ideas that are easy to make and play with, focusing on ones kids will love.
Some projects may take a little more time to make, but if you create them, the kids will definitely be thrilled!
If you want to make handmade toys or enjoy crafting together with your child, be sure to use these ideas as a reference.
They’re perfect for everyday play at home, as well as for playing with lots of friends at preschool or kindergarten!
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Let's Make Toys with Cardboard! Easy and Fun Handmade Toys (11–20)
smartphone
For children, the smartphones their moms and dads are always glued to are objects of admiration, aren’t they? How about making one out of cardboard? You can create smartphones in all sorts of colors, and you can draw whatever you like on the screen or paste photos, so I think both making them and playing with them will be lots of fun!
Marble coaster
This is a gem where Dad and Mom take center stage: the Marble Coaster.
Let’s make a coaster that uses a slope to let marbles roll down! From design to construction it’s fairly advanced, but it’s perfect for kids in nursery school or kindergarten—you’ll end up with a toy that’s fun to watch and play with!
Time machine
You really can’t underestimate how versatile cardboard crafts are—believe it or not, you can even make Doraemon’s “Time Machine”! Cut and glue neatly, add some color, and you can recreate that dream gadget perfectly.
Kids are sure to be thrilled and have a great time playing with it!
Cardboard Maze
Here’s a play structure that lets everyone have fun using cardboard in a bold way! Connect lots of cardboard pieces to create a three-dimensional maze that kids can crawl through.
You might need a spacious area, but if you make creative use of the whole room so the kids can run around and giggle as they play, they’re sure to love it!
Magnet Crane Game
A crane game that uses magnets can become uniquely fun with just a few clever tweaks.
We recommend building a frame out of cardboard and attaching a clear plastic panel so you can see inside.
Install paper cups inside to hold prizes, and run a tension rod through the sides to create the crane’s range of motion.
Attach a magnet to the end of a string, and it turns into a mechanism that can lift prizes with metal embedded in them.
By turning a wooden rod to raise and lower the string, you can aim and drop with great control, making each attempt exciting.
It’s a compelling idea that lets you experience the fun of ingenuity while you play.
