We have posted a video where our 3 year old daughter is using a cardboard washing machine in washing her clothes. Many moms wanted to know how we made it. So, here is the step-by-step guide.
Materials that you need:
- Cardboard Box (rectangular)
- Glue
- Bond papers
- Paper plate
- Small bowl
- Small Plastic container
- Masking tape
- Scissors
- Plastic cover
STEPS:
1. Cover the entire cardboard box with a white paper using glue.
2 . Use a paper plate, trace the biggest circle in one side of the cardboard. Don’t complete the circle, leave a space on one side.
3. Trace the medium circle with a small bowl inside the biggest circle.
4. Using an empty plastic container, trace the smallest circle in one corner. Draw a straight line in between the circles.
5. Use a cutter to cut the smallest circle, the medium circle and the biggest circle. Leaving the biggest circle uncut on the side.
6. Using a plastic cover, cover the inside of the medium circle, this will become the “glass-like” material in your washing machine. Put the small plastic container in the smallest circle. This will serve as your soap container.
7. Finally, draw push buttons in your washing machine and your brand name.
Final Product: You have your Front Load Washing Machine Toy.
Lessons:
- You don’t need to buy expensive toys. You just need a little imagination and will to make it happen.
- Teaching chores to your child could be done creatively.
- Making this toy together with your child and letting her help is altogether fun and becomes a bonding moment she will remember as she grows old.
Have Fun Making this toy!
- Pinky and Ferdz
Here is a video on how my daughter uses it.
One Response
Joy Mendiola
Salute to you Pinky and Ferdz! Galing!