Rather than letting cardboard go to waste in your home, you can turn cardboard into great STEAM projects. Not only can you learn something new and get those creative juices flowing but you’re also recycling. Win/win for everyone and the environment! Check out some favorite projects below,...
The7 elements of art—line, shape, form, space, color, value, and texture—are fundamental building blocks in any artistic endeavor. Today, let’s explore the fascinating world oftextureand how you can guide your kids through an engaging and hands-on project using cardboard. Pin Understanding...
I recommend theBig Book of Buildingfor parents looking to try building with cardboard together with their children. The projects are doable by a motivated older child or teen, but I think they make excellent parent child collaborations. Written for a 9-14-year-old audience,Cardboard Box Engine...
Yes, kids of all ages can work on STEM projects and enjoy STEM lessons. STEM activities are great for group work, too! STEM is everywhere! Just look around. The simple fact that STEM surrounds us is why it’s so important for kids to be a part of, to use, and to understand STEM....
Frank has been an educator for over 10 years. He has a doctorate degree in education with a concentration in curriculum and instruction. This project will have kids engaged for days with the goal of making an unsinkable cardboard boat. Lesson includes materials and procedures for a successful ...
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Decide how large you want to go with the calculated amount of boxes you have. Then start with the outside walls. I have allowed for a door where I will be building a drawbridge a little bit later on in the project. Step 3: Continue Building Up ...
As far as a building material goes, cardboard is fairly underrated in our opinion. Besides small projects like this turntable, we’ve also seenit work as the foundation for a computer, and it even has the strength and durability to be built into a wall oreven used as shelving material. ...
My website is all about teaching you how make things. And this tutorial is a good one for you. I show you how I make a paper project and show you the process for figuring out how to make your own castle, cathedral, or building out of paper. You gain skills with this tutorial. Hav...
Turn over the child's shoe box so the bottom makes a flat building top. Make a door in the ark front. Cut the door's right side and top. Use the scissors to make a cut up 2 inches from the front bottom, starting 1 inch to the right of the front's center. Then, for the door...