Block World Day / Cardboard Block Tools
Cardboard Block Tools
Children make pickaxes, shovels and swords from cardboard and paint them in chunky pixel patterns for block-world pretend play.
How to run it
- Draw tool shapes on cardboard using a square grid.
- Educators help cut out thicker cardboard.
- Paint in pixel-style squares of colour.
- Let dry and use in pretend play.
You will need
- cardboard
- pencils and rulers
- scissors
- paint and brushes
Make it easier or harderProvide pre-drawn templates for younger children; older children can design an original tool.
SafetyEducators cut thick cardboard and set rules that props are not for hitting.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 1, Outcome 4Children use design skills and imagination to create props for play.
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