A simple DIY cardboard airplane project to foster hours of pretend play.
It doesn’t take much to build a cardboard airplane! The sheets of paper here double as passenger seats, the wings are decorated, and there is a nice pilot dashboard! I’m sure my children’s designs will become more sophisticated as they grow older, but now this is a wonderful way to promote imaginative play.
MaryAnne lives in Silicon Valley with her Stanford professor husband Mike and their four children. She writes about parenting through education, creativity, and play. Mama Smiles - Joyful Parenting is a space to share crafts, hands on learning activities, and family outings that enrich lives and bring families together.
Two Chicks and a Hen says
Love it! We had a Magic School Bus that looked strikingly similar ;).
Mike says
It reminds me of the ones I used to make!
Jennifer says
I just love a child’s imagination at work!!!
Jen says
Looks like a perfect project for an upcoming plane trip!
maggy, red ted art says
Aaaah wonderful! You guys really are the kings and queens of cradboardbox play! Fabulous. Love it!!!
Thanks for linking up to Kids Get Crafty!
Maggy
Ticia says
Our laundry baskets are often planes and trains
Shelley Connors says
A* bless!
Thanks for stopping by my blog, I am now follwoing yours and look forward to reading more!
Shelley :)
Dora says
All aboard!
Cascia says
That looks like a lot of fun!
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Natalie says
I see that Johnny is all ready to go :)
Quadmama says
Cardboard and kids… the perfect combination!
mama king says
I love cardboard box activities! Wonderful plane :-)
Jenny says
Cute!
Katie says
Boxes are simply amazing, endless fun!
Elisa | blissfulE says
Cardboard lets our imaginations take flight!! I wonder where Johnny flew off to… :)