How to Amuse Toddlers

Step 9 Cardboard Box Playhouses

Another classic toddler activity is to make playhouses out of large cardboard boxes. These can be as simple or as elaborate as you wish. Large boxes are the best but they also take up a lot of space so if you decided to use a really big one (like a refrigerator box) you may want to make it so that it can fold flat when not in use. For added fun, connect several boxes together to make tunnels leading between the play houses.

Photography Tip: Have a camera handy to take some cute pictures when your toddler is playing in the cardboard box playhouse. Pre-focus on a window and then get them to peek out at you. Beware of overexposure if the outside walls of your box are a light color.

Comments

[meejenbea]

people are always giving away moving boxes on craigslist for free.

[marvelis]

grocery stores will usually let you have boxes too if you come before they break them down. find out when they receive deliveries and ask when boxes might be available

[Rishnai]

I remember when I was little and we got a new refrigerator. That provided hours of giant-box fun!

[axiesdad]

The good news is you don't have to wait until you buy a new frig. Just go to an appliance store and ask them to save a box (or boxes) for you .

[Hudlex]

My gosh Refrigerater boxes!? I remember those, I lived in a co-op at the time and all the apartments were getting new fridges all of us kids had our own box it was amazing :) hours of fun

[Rishnai]

Hey, I never thought of that! I'll have to remember that next time I need a giant box.