Cardboard box and matchsticks

This is an art project and fine motor skills activity rolled into one. I think my little friend liked to play with his box because he had a hand in making it. I hope the same goes for your child.  I varnished the box with mud podge to protect it. 

cardboard box and matchsticks

Ingredients

  • Cardboard box
  • Matchsticks
  • Small screwdriver
  • Optional;
  • Paint
  • Paintbrush(es)

Instructions

1

Your child can paint the box beforehand. I think it looks so much better when it has art on it.

2

Carefully pierce holes on top of the box.

3

Then show your child how to stick the matchstick into the small holes in the cardboard box.

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