Materials
A variety of large boxes
Newspaper or drop cloth Paint Paintbrushes Circle stencils Colored paper Scissors GlueInstructions
What to do
1. Ahead of time, collect a variety of boxes large enough that the children can fit inside.
2. Cover the floor with newspaper or a drop cloth.
3. Supply the children with paint and the other materials and invite them to create a fun mode of
transportation.
4. When it is dry, invite the children to climb in and go!
More to do
Dramatic play: Have the children use large building blocks to build a community and use their
homemade vehicles for transportation.
Math: Sort pictures of vehicles by land, air, and water transportation.