In a world where technology is advancing at an unprecedented rate, it can be easy to overlook the simple pleasures that traditional forms of play provide. Cardboard boxes, in particular, have long been a staple of childhood imagination and creativity, providing endless opportunities for children to explore and create.

Research has shown that imaginative play is crucial for children’s development, helping them to build social skills, problem-solving abilities, and emotional resilience. By encouraging children to engage in creative play, parents and caregivers can provide them with a valuable tool for the future.

Promoting the importance of recycling to future generations

Encouraging children to play with cardboard has benefits beyond stimulating their creativity – it also promotes the importance of recycling. While cardboard already has a high recycling rate, with approximately 80% in the UK, there is always more that can be done. Using discarded boxes for games and fun activities is a great way to start before eventually taking them to the local recycling center.

In today’s digital age, where children are drawn to electronic devices, crafting with cardboard offers a hands-on experience and an opportunity to showcase tangible works of art. Children can create something real and meaningful, which is a valuable experience that technology cannot provide.

If your children enjoy playing with cardboard and have made something that they are proud of, we would love to see it! You can share pictures of their artwork with us directly through Facebook or Instagram.