Cardboard Tube Characters
2-4 Years, 4-6 Years, 6 Plus
Turn simple cardboard tubeTransform everyday cardboard tubes into fun little people and characters. Children can experiment with colours, shapes and different features while creating their own designs. Once finished, the characters are perfect for storytelling and imaginative play.
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What do you do:
Choose a cardboard tube and decide who or what it will become.
Add a face, clothes, hair and decorations.
Give your character a name and use it for pretend play.
What's Needed:
Cardboard tubes
Coloured paper or foam
Glue
Pens
Stickers or decorations
How to Adapt
For younger children: Pre-cut larger pieces ready for sticking and decorating.
For older children: Encourage them to design, cut and construct independently.
Make it more open-ended: Create a whole family of characters and invent stories or adventures for them.
Benefits of the Activity
Develops fine motor skills
Supports hand-eye coordination
Encourages creativity and imagination
Builds expressive language
Supports storytelling and pretend play
Encourages independent decision-making
