subject: Imaginations Soar With A Cardboard Rocket [print this page] Imagine the fun they're going to have with a cardboard Rocket. It's big enough to accommodate the little tykes. They can actually open the door (they'll confidently inform you that it's called a hatch) and step inside to be completely encapsulated for that 'just like a real astronaut' feeling. Listen to them counting down to launch time followed by their sound effects as they blast off into space.
The cardboard Rocket is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. It's small enough to add to the decor of a bedroom or playroom. It's the perfect enhancement to a space theme. The corrugated cardboard can be painted to fit any colour scheme. Decals and hand-crafted trimmings can be added to make it more unique and personalised.
It can be placed outdoors on the lawn, deck or patio. Your little astronauts will have lots of fun aiming for the big, blue sky. Just be sure to provide adequate protective covering for it when it rains or move it indoors until the sun peeks through again.
It's possible to have lift-off after dark. Night launches stir the imagination even more with thoughts of shooting for the distant stars. Those who don't want to venture quite that far might choose to aim for the moon.
As with other cardboard toys, the cardboard rocket is fully recyclable and biodegradable. It's environmentally friendly. This provides a great opportunity to introduce these concepts to children. They're never too young to learn to care about our Earth, even as they're dreaming of reaching for other planets.
Aside from setting up the rocket in a home environment, it's ideal for schools and play groups. It's a good starting point for informal and educational discussions about planets, stars, the sky, space and so much more. It's a very useful prop for role playing. Play time with the rocket can even be used as a reward for doing well on a group task.
Disassembling the rocket is simple. It folds flat for storage, making it a breeze to put away. It's easily transported and that makes it perfect for use in school plays or parties. The rocket inspires natural, relaxed poses for photographing each child separately or an entire group all at once. Use the photos to construct a keepsake scrapbook about school days, a special event or childhood friendships.
There's also another very special use for the rocket. Though it's a wonderful play item all by itself, it can be used as the outer packaging for another gift. Just place a special gift inside the rocket for a double surprise! That makes it the perfect centrepiece for a space-themed birthday party.
It's always good to remind ourselves and others that there are alternatives to plastic toys. Wooden toys are natural but they can be expensive, difficult to move around and hard to store. Cardboard toys are economical, extremely portable and eco-friendly.
Kids don't need much encouragement to be active. They are naturally inquisitive and playful. When presented with standing structures like the cardboard Rocket for play, they eagerly gravitate in that direction. They quickly sense the possibilities for creative and interactive fun. Set it up and stand back to watch their imaginations take flight.
