
Cardboard Box Tunnel
1–4 years · 10–25 min · Indoor · Low energy
You'll need
- Large cardboard boxes (2-3)
- Tape
- Scissors (adult use)
Steps
- 1Cut bottom and top off boxes
- 2Tape boxes together end to end
- 3Create a crawl-through tunnel
- 4Let them crawl back and forth
Why this works
Crawling through tunnels builds spatial awareness and is endlessly fun.
Try also
- –Add blanket roof sections
- –Put toys at the other end
- –Make a maze with multiple exits
Ensure tunnel is stable. Supervise to prevent climbing on top.