Intro
Children are fascinated with all different modes of transportation. From cars to trains to
boats, rocket ships and bicycles they just can’t seem to get enough of moving around in
fun ways! This is an activity that adults will enjoy creating right alongside children. Who
knows you might even talk dad or granddad into taking over this craft hour and build
memories with children.

Set Up ideas
Clear a large work surface and get out lots of different materials. When setting up the craft
area think of it more as a buffet for the senses, with plenty of textures, colors and odds
and ends. Allow children to explore and select the materials that interest them the most.

Let’s Get Started
You might want to assist the children in rst constructing a sturdy base or body for their
vehicle and then allow them to be creative and add wheels, windows, decorations etc.,
what about FLAMES! Or whatever tickles their imagination in this creative experience.

Tips and Tricks
The challenge is to take regular craft items and create transportation items like cars,
trains, boats, and rockets. Children can be encouraged to create an entirely new type of
vehicle using their imaginations.

Follow up Activity
As a follow up activity you might have the children draw pictures or tell
stories about where their vehicle went or what happened on it’s adventu res in imagination
land.

During this activity remember to show that you take interest in what the children are
creating. Ask them questions about parts they are adding to their vehicle. Let them
explain the reasoning behind those choices and what bene t that feature might add to the
vehicle. Maybe you could ask them what sort of sounds their vehicle makes?

Steps:

1. Using craft tubes, small cardboard boxes, foam cubes, straws and paper have the children
   build a body of some sort for their vehicle. Help them use tape and pipe cleaners etc. to
   fasten it all together. They may choose to paint it or wrap it before begi
2. Using glue, tape, or by poking holes in the base, begin attaching movement mecha- nisms
   like axle/wheels, sail, legs or wings! Ask the children to explain how their vehicle moves
   and where it goes.
3. Add other features like steering wheels, seats, cabins, etc. … Does this vehicle have a
   driver or pilot inside?
4. Allow the children to decorate and embellish their creation.