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Take everyday cardboard and turn it into a fun new collection of building card! What will you build?

Gather Tools and Materials

 
Cardboard
Scissors
Paint
Paint Brushes
Ruler
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Get some good ideas of how to build with your new blocks from this book.


Let's Get Started!

 

1
Trace rectangles.

Trace nine rectangles that are all the same size onto corrugated cardboard.
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2
Cut rectangles.

Carefully cut each of these rectangles out. You may need an adult’s assistance because something this cardboard is difficult to cut!
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3
Paint one side.

Paint each piece on one side and let them dry completely.
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4
Paint the other side.

Paint each piece on the other side and let them dry completely.
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5
Cut slits.

Cut two slits around one or two inches long onto each long side of the rectangles.
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6
Cut slits, again.

Cut one slit in the middle of each shorter side of the rectangles.
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7
To use.

To use: Slide the rectangles onto each other by connecting the slits!
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