4. Cardboard Box “Transformer” Armor

Turn a recycling bin into a superhero suit! This craft encourages massive amounts of imaginative play. You can build a chest plate, gauntlets, or even a helmet using simple boxes.

  • Materials Needed:
    • Various cardboard boxes
    • Duct tape (silver or colored)
    • Scissors or a box cutter (adult help needed)
    • Markers or spray paint
  • Steps:
    • Cut holes for the head and arms in a large box to make the chest plate.
    • Use smaller boxes for arm guards, securing them with duct tape straps.
    • Let him “weather” the armor by adding scratches with markers or “bolts” made of tape.
    • Spray paint the whole thing metallic silver for a robotic look.

Pro Tip: Use Velcro strips instead of tape for the arm straps so he can take the armor on and off by himself.