Cardboard train. Children's recycling crafts

In Guiainfantil.com we have created a beautiful toy train using different types of recycling materials: egg boxes, toilet paper roll, plastic stoppers and cardboard boxes. Making recycling toys is an activity that brings many benefits to children: it teaches them the value of effort and work, helps

In Guiainfantil.com we have created a beautiful toy train using different types of recycling materials: egg boxes, toilet paper roll, plastic stoppers and cardboard boxes.

Making recycling toys is an activity that brings many benefits to children: it teaches them the value of effort and work, helps them to concentrate, to be creative and even to boost their motor coordination.

How to make, step by step, a cardboard train

1- Cut a piece of the egg to make a hole and put the coal of the train. Glue a small cardboard box and a roll of toilet paper to make the driver's cab.

2- Cut a piece of cardboard to make the front of the train and stick it to the train with silicone. A

3- Then paste the plugs along the train as wheels and the ice cream sticks on top as guides. Añade

4- Add the rest of the details: a curl like a fireplace with cotton on top and a piece of cardboard to make the roof of the train.

5- Paint the entire train with black tempera and add some details with the gold marker. A piece of crumpled newspaper will help you make the charcoal. Passengers to the train!

Video to learn how to make a recycling train