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Tin Can Stilts — Simple Outdoor Play

June 7, 2015 by OneMommy

 

Sometimes simple is best.  This is especially true when it comes to outdoor play.

We had so much fun with the classic  Paper Cup Phone that I decided to try another classic and make tin can stilts for the kids.  They have been a huge hit!

DIY Tin Can Stilts -- simple play

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Make Tin Can Stilts

Materials Needed:

  • 2 large coffee cans
  • 2 pieces of rope the same length
  • electric drill

 

In each coffee can drill two holes approximately one inch from the bottom, opposite of each other.  If you are worried about sharp edges on the insides of the cans, you can use a file to smooth them out.

Next, thread a piece of rope in one hole of the coffee can, through the can, and out the hole on the opposite side.  Tie the loose ends of rope in a knot.  (I had my daughter stand on the cans and made the knot so it was a little above her waist.)

That’s it!

 

recycled tin can craft: DIY stilts

 

You could get out paint and decorate your cans, but we’ve been having too much fun with ours to stop and decorate!

 

To use the stilts, simply stand on the cans, holding the ropes in each hand.  While pulling on one can’s rope, lift your foot and take a step.

 

simple outdoor play: tin can stilts

 

The coffee can stilts are a fun way to work on balance, coordination, and motor skills.  Plus, my daughter loves seeing the world from a new perspective!

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More simple outdoor play ideas:

  • Make a Water Wall 
  • Spider Web Maze 
  • Drive to the Sight Word

More Recycled Tin Can Crafts:

  • DIY Tin Can Stove
  • Tin Can Lantern Craft

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: outdoor play, recycled craft

Comments

  1. Emma says

    June 8, 2015 at 9:34 am

    I agree – simple is usually best. And these look so fun!

    • OneMommy says

      June 10, 2015 at 9:47 am

      My daughter loves them!

  2. jeannine: waddleeahchaa.com says

    June 11, 2015 at 7:15 pm

    It’s so refreshing to see simple fun! This old fashioned fun is fabulous!

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