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    Published: Jan 19, 2016 · Modified: Feb 7, 2020 by Anna Luther · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    20 Simple Cardboard Box Activities for Kids

    20 Simple Cardboard Box activities for kids! Perfect for all of those leftover boxes from the holidays. #3 will be a huge hit with your kids! I have a ton of boxes leftover from the holidays.

    While most of them have gone straight into the recycling bin, I've kept some of them to create a few fun activities for a cold, winter afternoon.

    If you're like me, I have limited time to set up some of the more elaborate box creations out there, nor do I have any craft confidence to take them on!  I mean seriously, this one from Pure Joy Events Blog is amazing!!

    20 Simple Cardboard Box activities for kids! Perfect for all of those leftover boxes from the holidays. #3 will be a huge hit with your kids!

    So, I found 20 simple cardboard box activities that are perfect and won't leave me with hours of prep work.

    If you have boxes leftover from the holidays, I highly recommend you and your kids try one of these!  #3 will surely be a hit!

    20 Simple Cardboard Box activities for kids! Perfect for all of those leftover boxes from the holidays. #3 will be a huge hit with your kids!

    1.  A Coloring Box by Berry Sweet Baby

    20 Simple Cardboard Box activities for kids! Perfect for all of those leftover boxes from the holidays. #3 will be a huge hit with your kids!
    2. Toy Carwash by Fifth Wizardry

    20 Simple Cardboard Box activities for kids! Perfect for all of those leftover boxes from the holidays. #3 will be a huge hit with your kids!
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    20 Simple Cardboard Box activities for kids! Perfect for all of those leftover boxes from the holidays. #3 will be a huge hit with your kids!
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    20 Simple Cardboard Box activities for kids! Perfect for all of those leftover boxes from the holidays. #3 will be a huge hit with your kids!
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    20 Simple Cardboard Box activities for kids! Perfect for all of those leftover boxes from the holidays. #3 will be a huge hit with your kids!
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    20 Simple Cardboard Box activities for kids! Perfect for all of those leftover boxes from the holidays. #3 will be a huge hit with your kids!
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    T20 Simple Cardboard Box activities for kids! Perfect for all of those leftover boxes from the holidays. #3 will be a huge hit with your kids!
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    20 Simple Cardboard Box activities for kids! Perfect for all of those leftover boxes from the holidays. #3 will be a huge hit with your kids!
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    20 Simple Cardboard Box activities for kids! Perfect for all of those leftover boxes from the holidays. #3 will be a huge hit with your kids!
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    20 Simple Cardboard Box activities for kids! Perfect for all of those leftover boxes from the holidays. #3 will be a huge hit with your kids!
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    20 Simple Cardboard Box activities for kids! Perfect for all of those leftover boxes from the holidays. #3 will be a huge hit with your kids!
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    20 Simple Cardboard Box activities for kids! Perfect for all of those leftover boxes from the holidays. #3 will be a huge hit with your kids!
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    20 Simple Cardboard Box activities for kids! Perfect for all of those leftover boxes from the holidays. #3 will be a huge hit with your kids!
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    20 Simple Cardboard Box activities for kids! Perfect for all of those leftover boxes from the holidays. #3 will be a huge hit with your kids!
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