While it's nearly every child's dream to have a new toy or game to play daily, it's clearly not an affordable option. Or is it? Last weekend, the kids really needed something new to do or play, these winter months can have that effect on the little ones. However, a bit of creativity and some old cardboard items provided just what the kids needed to break their usual routine.
Paper towel tubes and strips of cardboard became weapons in our epic cardboard battle and suddenly each familiar nook and toy had a new purpose. Various ride on toys became their jousting mounts and pocket doors provided shelter from the sibling enemies.
As a precursor to this battle, I broke down a cardboard box and cut it into strips. I then rounded all four corners of these strips so no sharp corners remained. To further enhance this idea, I'd suggest pulling out the markers and crayons. This will help each child identify their cardboard battle items and extend playing time all the more.
Other cardboard play options might include fairy wands and crowns, cardboard play structures such as houses, cardboard food for playing store, and cardboard dolls that can be dressed in paper fashions.