Fun Things to Do with Cardboard Tubes

by Marne Ventura

Overview

What can you do with a cardboard tube? Simple, step by step instructions transform ordinary household items into fun DIY crafts and games.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781476598956
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	07/01/2014
Series:	10 Things to Do
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	9.30(w) x 10.30(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	630L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Marne Ventura writes educational material for children in grades K to 6. A former elementary school teacher, she holds a Master's Degree in Education with an emphasis in reading and language development from the University of California. Marne has helped to create more than 50 software products and apps for learning math, science, reading and social studies. She also contributes stories and articles to children's magazines. She is a puzzle, brainteaser, and word game enthusiast. Marne lives with her husband in Arroyo Grande, California.

Table of Contents

I spy binoculars — Wild and woolly — Musical maracas — Sneaky snake — Perfect party favors — Nature wall hanging — Hot rod racer — Kooky kazoo — Owl family finger puppets — Mighty microphone.

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2014
Gr 3–6—Castoff packaging and tableware has never looked better. These books are notable for their clean, colorful design and sharp, attractively styled photos, all in a harmonious palette of colors that varies with every project. Ten crafts per volume include lots of interactive objects, such as games (memory, mancala, a marble run) and a few musical instruments (cardboard tube kazoo, paper plate banjo) along with decorative objects, toys, and gifts. Instructions are straightforward, with a low degree of difficulty. Readers are encouraged to customize their projects by experimenting with decoration and color. Since these crafts require no special skills and can be made with on-hand materials, many could be undertaken with little to no advance preparation, making them ideal for rainy days and spur-of-the-moment playdates. Best in this set is Egg Cartons, for the way the porous cardboard can be wetted and reshaped; less fun is Milk Jugs, because paint has trouble adhering to the plastic. Great jumping-off points for creative kids.

School Library Journal