Eco-Activity: DIY Plushie Palace

Did you know that online shopping has almost doubled in the last year? That means we’re filling our homes with not only more stuff, but also more boxes! Rather than tossing them out with the recycling, put them to good use by turning them into a DIY stuffed animal sanctuary, fit for your fave plush pals!

Step 1: Lay out your cardboard boxes to get an idea of how you want to construct your plushie palace. You could make a tall tower with levels for each of your plushies, or maybe you’ll build a house for one – try a few different layouts till you find your favourite!

Step 2: Use tape to attach your boxes, if necessary. With the help of an adult, cut openings for doors that will connect your plushie’s rooms.

Step 3: Add a roof by folding a piece of cardboard in half and placing it on top of any open boxes. Depending on the shape of your plushie palace, you might only need one roof, or you could need a couple to cover multiple rooms if you have them!

Step 4: Now it’s time to decorate! Get creative and go wild!

The Earth Rangers App is where kids go to save animals! It’s free to join and you’ll have access to real-world Missions like this one. Plus, you can adopt an animal to support conservation projects, and learn all about animals in the Wild Wire Blog. Find activities like this, and so much more in the App!