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Cardboard Pretend Phone

Make it⏱ 5 minutesAges 4-7

Pretend calls practice talking and listening.

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  • A small piece of cardboard
  • Markers
  • Stickers (optional)
Supplies for Cardboard Pretend Phone

Do it in 3 steps

Cardboard Pretend Phone step 1
1

Cut the cardboard into a phone shape.

Cardboard Pretend Phone step 2
2

Draw buttons and a screen.

3

Use it to call Grandma pretend style and tell her about your day.

Tinker Ted with a stopwatchDO IT WITH ME

Your turn! Beat the clock.

Press start, then put the screen down and build. We'll cheer when time is up.

5:00

⭐ Bonus round

Draw your own apps on the screen.

🧠 Why it works

Pretend calls practice talking and listening.

A grown up should be nearby for every challenge. Clean up together when you are done.

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