Cardboard rainbow tunnel craft for 6-year-olds
This project is for six-year-olds creating a small decorative rainbow tunnel for toy figures. It is a tabletop craft, not a structure for children to crawl through.
What to buy
Thin corrugated cardboard sheets
6
Rainbow-colored tissue paper
30 sheets
White cotton balls
1 bag
Large pom-poms
24
Washable tempera paint in red
1 bottle
Washable tempera paint in yellow
1 bottle
Washable tempera paint in blue
1 bottle
Foam paintbrushes
6
Washable tacky glue
1 bottle
Clear tape
1 roll
Toy animal figures
6
Who this list is for
This cardboard rainbow tunnel craft is for six-year-olds creating a small decorative tunnel for toy figures. It belongs on a tabletop; it is not a structure for children to crawl through or sit inside.
How to use this list
Curve each thin corrugated cardboard sheet into a small tunnel shape and secure it with clear tape. Children can paint rainbow areas with red, yellow, and blue washable tempera paint, or attach rainbow-colored tissue paper with washable tacky glue. Add white cotton balls and large pom-poms at the ends, then test the finished tunnel with toy animal figures.
Common mistakes
Do not make the cardboard tunnel large enough for a child. Use the toy animal figures only to check the tabletop opening and pretend-play scale. Let paint dry before adding tissue paper, cotton balls, or pom-poms, and avoid heavy glue that could collapse the curved cardboard.
What is on this list
The list includes six thin corrugated cardboard sheets, 30 sheets of rainbow-colored tissue paper, white cotton balls, and 24 large pom-poms. You also need washable tempera paint in red, yellow, and blue, six foam paintbrushes, washable tacky glue, clear tape, and six toy animal figures. Cross off supplies you already have.
When you are done
Place the tunnels on a dry, flat table before adding toy animal figures. Check the tape and glued decorations after drying, then store the tabletop tunnels where they will not be crushed.
FAQ
Who is "Cardboard rainbow tunnel craft for 6-year-olds" for?
This cardboard rainbow tunnel craft is for six-year-olds creating a small decorative tunnel for toy figures. It belongs on a tabletop; it is not a structure for children to crawl through or sit inside.
How should I use "Cardboard rainbow tunnel craft for 6-year-olds"?
Curve each thin corrugated cardboard sheet into a small tunnel shape and secure it with clear tape. Children can paint rainbow areas with red, yellow, and blue washable tempera paint, or attach rainbow-colored tissue paper with washable tacky glue. Add white cotton balls and large pom-poms at the ends, then test the finished tunnel with toy animal figures.
What should I skip or avoid with "Cardboard rainbow tunnel craft for 6-year-olds"?
Do not make the cardboard tunnel large enough for a child. Use the toy animal figures only to check the tabletop opening and pretend-play scale. Let paint dry before adding tissue paper, cotton balls, or pom-poms, and avoid heavy glue that could collapse the curved cardboard.
What is on the "Cardboard rainbow tunnel craft for 6-year-olds" list?
The list includes six thin corrugated cardboard sheets, 30 sheets of rainbow-colored tissue paper, white cotton balls, and 24 large pom-poms. You also need washable tempera paint in red, yellow, and blue, six foam paintbrushes, washable tacky glue, clear tape, and six toy animal figures. Cross off supplies you already have.
What should I do when I am done?
Place the tunnels on a dry, flat table before adding toy animal figures. Check the tape and glued decorations after drying, then store the tabletop tunnels where they will not be crushed.
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