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Egg Carton Train

Create a colorful egg carton train craft that sparks creativity and promotes fine motor skills for children while teaching them about recycling.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Activity, Craft
Cuisine Creative, Recycling
Servings 1 crafts

Ingredients
  

Materials

  • 1 unit Empty egg carton
  • 1 pair Scissors For cutting the egg carton
  • various colors Paint Non-toxic acrylic or tempera paints suggested
  • 1 unit Paintbrushes
  • 1 unit Glue or hot glue gun Supervision required for hot glue
  • 1-2 units Pipe cleaners or straws For the train tracks and wheels
  • 1 unit Markers or colorful paper For decorating
  • optional unit Googly eyes For added fun

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Cut out one section of the egg carton to create the body of the train.
  • Cut out circles from the carton or use bottle caps for the wheels.

Painting and Decorating

  • Apply a base color on the egg carton using paint and let it dry.
  • Use markers or colorful paper to decorate your train, adding windows, doors, and other details.

Assembly

  • Secure the wheels using glue or pipe cleaners to allow them to spin.
  • Use pipe cleaners or cut straws to create tracks for your train.

Finishing Touches

  • Glue on googly eyes or extra embellishments to bring your train to life.
  • Allow it all to dry completely before playing.

Notes

Consider using metallic paints or glitter for a more vibrant train. You can create themed trains for holidays. Incorporate a small bell for sound effects.
Keyword Creative Play, Eco-Friendly Craft, Egg Carton Craft, Fine Motor Skills, Kids Craft