As a kid, I remember using my dad’s electrical tape to make elaborate playscapes for my younger brother in my parents’ basement. There was a small-scale basketball court, a soccer field, and plenty of race tracks that were made over & over again — good times!! This afternoon, Clara and I built our own roads along the sidewalk using black masking tape, match box cars, and some blocks. I love activities that use things we already have on-hand!!
The masking tape made for quick and easy straight roads!
We made some interesting bridges to go over and under with the blocks, and built a school and shopping center with them too.
Our little cars were very busy running lots of errands and racing around town! Lots of great imaginative play!!
Once we were done, Clara helped put away the blocks & cars, and the masking tape was super-easy to peel off for very quick clean-up.
Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m off to build a parking garage……. Housework can wait for another day, yes??
June 6th, 2011 on 2:48 pm
Dear Valerie,
MY MATCHBOX CARS! OUT OF THEIR BOXES????
Love,
Mark
June 6th, 2011 on 3:02 pm
This is a great idea! My daughter loves playing with cars, but the most fascinating thing I noticed from your pictures is your little one playing outside and sitting in the grass in a white skirt- you are one brave Momma!
June 6th, 2011 on 3:05 pm
What fun! Sammy would love this!
June 6th, 2011 on 3:07 pm
Great idea!
Word Press did not think that was a long enough comment – picky, picky!
June 6th, 2011 on 3:21 pm
How fun! It’s way too hot to play outside here, but this could be an indoor project too!
June 6th, 2011 on 3:43 pm
Fabulous! Looks like Clara had a blast!
And housework can ALWAYS wait
June 6th, 2011 on 4:00 pm
We did this using sidewalk chalk to create our road. Think the boys would LOVE using tape. Thanks for sharing!
June 6th, 2011 on 4:22 pm
How awesome is that???? Love it!!! Actually …I love all of your ideas!!!!
June 6th, 2011 on 4:48 pm
Oh, how fun to do it outside! You are such a child inside – I am jealous!
June 6th, 2011 on 5:43 pm
Love it! We love to build and create with all kinds of tape also! I think we will do this fun project this week! =)
June 7th, 2011 on 5:00 am
What a great idea, you’ve inspired me so much over the past year I awarded you an award. http://weightwars.co.uk/2011/06/07/squeeeeeeeeeeeeee-i-won-an-award/
June 7th, 2011 on 8:57 am
fun! i love bring finding ways to bring toys outside! Looks like fun!
June 7th, 2011 on 2:38 pm
I love your road. It could be done inside or outside. Genius!
June 7th, 2011 on 5:33 pm
You are just full of great ideas, thanks for sharing them. I love how you even made the road go up over the blocks.
June 8th, 2011 on 5:56 pm
Awesome! I didn’t know they made black masking tape!
June 9th, 2011 on 12:12 pm
Yes!! It comes in lots of different colors! Have fun!!
June 9th, 2011 on 7:05 pm
oh, a great idea for my busy boys! they’ll love it-
January 12th, 2012 on 11:33 pm
this would be awesome for my boys, they love cars, blocks, sidewalk chalk and plenty of sun fun!