Description
An eco-friendly and fun project to create a dump truck using an egg carton, perfect for imaginative play with children.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 empty egg carton
- Paint (acrylic of your choice)
- Paintbrushes
- Scissors
- Hot glue gun (and glue sticks)
- Googly eyes (optional)
- Cardstock or construction paper
- Markers or crayons
- Wheels (buttons or small caps)
Instructions
- Prepare the Egg Carton: Cut the egg carton in half; you will only need one half for the dump truck. Round off the edges for a smoother look if desired.
- Paint the Base: Let your child paint the outside of the egg carton with their favorite color, and allow it to dry completely.
- Attach the Wheels: Glue buttons or small caps to each side of the carton for wheels, ensuring they are securely attached.
- Add Details: Cut small rectangles from cardstock for the truck’s bed and glue them on. Allow your child to decorate with markers, crayons, or stickers.
- Finishing Touches: Stick googly eyes on the front of the truck, and encourage children to name their truck and create a story around it!
Notes
Tip: Use clear sealant after decorating to protect the paint. Experiment with different themes for decoration.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 project
- Calories: 0
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg