Make a fun toy camera for your kids! Simple to create and tons to fun for your little ones to play with and build their imagination. This DIY toy is sure to beat your children’s boredom blues!
What you’ll need:
Cardboard box
Paper cup
Markers, crayons, paints, etc
Beads, small bottle lids, buttons, etc
Thick ribbon or unused straps
Tape
Scissors
Glue
Easy Steps:
Paint your cardboard box. For a fun touch, paint the bottom strip a different color then the rest of the box
Cut the paper cup in the middle and paint (creating the lens)
Glue cup to the center of the box
Glue a small bottle lid on the top right side of the camera (for the flash)
Glue a button or bead on the top left side of the camera (for the camera dial/button)
Glue ribbon or a strap on either side of the camera
Now your little ones can use their imagination taking pictures of themselves, their friends, and their surroundings! Pretend play helps children’s emotional and physical development, teaches them to be creative thinkers, and helps little ones identify with the “adult” world.
