Ensure your next road trip is smooth sailing! Use an empty Q-Tips box and a few other materials to make three small games and a game box to store them in.
This tutorial shows you how to make the box itself. For the games, follow these links:
Pick-Up Sticks
Triangle Peg Puzzle
Mini Bead Maze
Materials:
- old map
- empty Q-Tips box
- glue or tape
- scissors
Instructions
- Use a page from an old road map for decorative paper. NOTE: You can also use plain, sturdy paper, and decorate it as your please.
- Measure and cut the paper to wrap around the outside sleeve of the Q-tips box, overlapping the edges by an inch or so.
- Glue in place.
That’s it! Once you finish making the games, pack them up in your game box and you’re ready to go!
Make & Play Pick-up Sticks
Customize your own colors and change the rules to accommodate different ages with Q-Tip Pick-up Sticks.
Make & Play Triangle Peg Puzzle
Even adults will love the Q-Tip version of this classic game.
Make & Play Mini Bead Maze
Built right into the box itself, this game can help kids with coordination and motor skills.
SOURCE:http://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts-for-kids/diy-travel-games-for-kids/