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Cardboard car ramp

A big piece of cardboard leaned on the couch, so chunky toy cars can race down it.

Cardboard car ramp
LevelBeginner
AgesAges 1 to 3
Time15 minutes
Cost$0

What you'll need

Materials

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How to make it

Safety

Use chunky cars with no small parts, and check wheels are firmly on.

  1. Step 1: Lean the ramp
    1

    Lean the ramp

    Lean the cardboard against the couch or a step.

  2. Step 2: Tape the bottom
    2

    Tape the bottom

    Tape the bottom edge to the floor so it doesn't slip.

  3. Step 3: Draw the lanes
    3

    Draw the lanes

    Draw 2 or 3 lanes down the ramp.

  4. Step 4: Race 1
    4

    Race 1

    Let a car go at the top. Watch it zoom.

  5. Step 5: Let them race
    5

    Let them race

    Hand over the cars. Count down 3, 2, 1.

  6. Step 6: Make it steeper
    6

    Make it steeper

    Prop it higher for faster cars.

Edie's tip

Tape a finish line at the bottom and cheer every car across.

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