How to Make a School Bus Craft

School bus crafts are a good way for children to learn how to be green.

Empty egg cartons can be recycled for creating craft projects such as cardboard school buses. Not only are these craft projects fun to make, they also teach children about the importance of recycling and being green. School bus crafts require only a few basic supplies, in addition to the recycled carton. Younger children may require some adult assistance in creating these projects, especially for cutting and gluing. Older children should be able to complete these projects with minimal assistance.

Things You'll Need

• Egg carton lid
• Yellow paint
• 2 milk jug lids
• Glue
• Photos of friends
• Embellishments
• Black marker

Instructions

1. Paint the lid of an egg carton a bright yellow that resembles the color of a school bus and allow it to dry completely. A second coat can be applied, if desired.

2. Glue two milk jug lids onto the bottom of the egg carton to resemble wheels. You may need to hold the lids for several moments until the glue begins to set.

3. Cut the heads from photos of four to six of your friends. Glue them in a horizontal line through the center of the egg carton.

4. Decorate your school bus with embellishments, such as stickers, glitter, rhinestones, faux feathers and markers.

5. Write the name of your school along the top of the egg carton using a black marker.

References

• DLTK Kids: Egg Carton School Bus
• Sprout: Egg Carton School Bus