Castle Puzzle in a Box

An empty matchbox makes the perfect container for a miniature castle puzzle.  Kids get to cut the pieces and then put them together to make either the sample castle or a creation of their own.  Dada de l'enfant terrible shares a free printable to make the castle.

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://dadaenfantterrible.blogspot.fr/2014/05/chateau-de-poche-kapesni-hrad.html

Getting Tired of Legos?

Or are your Legos just getting tired?  Kids activity blog turns a matchbox into a bed for mini Lego figures.  The provide a template of colorful Lego bricks.  Simply print and glue to the match box.  They also add a little blanket made from a small piece of felt.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://kidsactivitiesblog.com/52031/lego-matchbox-beds