How Do You Design A Cardboard Car?
The imagination of a young child is an incredibly powerful force. Out of a pile of cardboard boxes, children can make forts, ships, homes or cars. If your kid happens to love cars, you can help him make a more permanent car to play in. It’s a very simple and fun afternoon activity with a lot of room for him to express himself. Trace a paper plate on the sides of the box, one in each corner. These are where the wheels of the car will go eventually. Draw the windshield and driver’s seat on the box. Both of these will be on the top, and the windshield will fold up. The shape and location of the driver’s seat will depend on the size of the box and the style of car you’re aiming to make. Mark the pieces you want to cut out with an X. Add any other options to the vehicle, like doors and windows. These also depend on the size of the box you have. See References and Resources for more ideas on the kinds of options and styles of car you can make. Cut the pieces of the car out of the cardboard w
