How to Construct a Paper Car
Paper cars are a great way to keep kids entertained and active on a rainy day. Pull out the crayons and scissors and watch the fun come alive in your kids. The best part about paper cars is, once the kids have colored them and put them together, they have something they can play with and show off to their friends.
Instructions
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Find a template of a car that your child likes. The Internet is full of websites where you can download and print out free templates (see Resources below). FamilyFun.com is one of many sites for all kinds of kid crafts and game ideas.
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Print out your template on card stock. Card stock is strong and sturdy compared to regular print paper. It will fold better and hold up to your kids' active play longer.
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Once the template has been printed out, have your child color and decorate the car template as she likes.
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Cut out the template with scissors. Fold, glue and connect the template according to the template instructions (which will be right on the template).
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Tips & Warnings
Small children should always be accompanied by an adult when using scissors.
Resources
- Photo Credit http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8XCBlkISFzE/RvoM-JMtN_I/AAAAAAAAAFs/o5QnMt2ovpQ/s320/car.jpg,http://familyfun.go.com/printables/craft-templates/printable/cars-3d-craft/cars-3d-craft.html,http://z.about.com/d/familycrafts/1/0/_/n/1/ct1-3_cardstock.jpg
