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Cardboard Box Tunnel

Age1–4 years
Time10–25 min
MessLow-mess
EnergyLow energy
SettingIndoor
ActiveGross-MotorImaginative
Cardboard Box Tunnel

You'll need

  • Large cardboard boxes (2-3)
  • Tape
  • Scissors (adult use)

Steps

  1. 1Cut bottom and top off boxes
  2. 2Tape boxes together end to end
  3. 3Create a crawl-through tunnel
  4. 4Let them crawl back and forth

Why this works

Crawling through a tunnel builds spatial awareness and core strength, and the in-one-end, out-the-other novelty keeps younger toddlers going back to it again and again.

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.

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