Recycle Old Boxes

You can create anything with an old box. We once took an old box outside and the kids painted it to their hearts content. Once it dried we brought it inside and created a tunnel system to crawl through and play in. We have also created a rocket ship and a fort. This is the simplest way for a child to use their imagination and (if you can keep from forcing your ideas of what it should look like) it is the easiest way for them to enjoy the process of painting. Think of this as the toddlers version of a combined painting and sculpture project.