What if your backyard critters had a home built just for them? That’s exactly what we tried last weekend — and it turned into one of the most fun (and slightly rushed!) DIY challenges we’ve done so far.
A critter
house is a simple, cozy structure built for our native backyard animals like squirrels, birds, bunnies, chipmunks or frogs. It’s
a way for kids to care for nature while stretching their imagination and
problem-solving skills.
But
here’s the catch: No glue. No tape. No stapler pins. Only creativity, fast thinking, and the materials at hand!
The Supplies We Used
Gather
these simple items you probably already have at home:
- Cardboard sheets (8x8 inch
squares)
- Paper cups & tissue
paper rolls
- Pipe cleaners
- Cloth clips
- Paper fasteners & push
pins
- Bottle caps
- Ice cream sticks
- Color paper
- Rubber bands & thread
- Pencils & plastic loop
locks
No
adhesives, no shortcuts — just pure imagination!
The 1.5 Hour Challenge
The rules
were simple:
- Build a critter house within
1.5 hours
- Use only the allowed
materials
- Add playful, cozy features
for the animal
- Work fast and think
creatively under the time limit
Our Critter House Story
We
decided to make a squirrel house. At first, LO tried joining cardboard
pieces by interlocking them — but that didn’t work as planned. Next, we tied
pieces with thread, only to find it too loose and unstable. Finally, pipe
cleaners came to the rescue — sturdy, flexible, and perfect for holding
everything together.
And
here’s what we ended up with:
A hanging
house with:
- Stairs (made from ice cream sticks
and pipe cleaners)
- A
cup to collect rainwater for the squirrel to drink
- A
swing to play on
- Tissue
roll tunnels to
crawl through
- And plenty of little corners
to explore
We were
literally racing against the clock to finish — but that made it even more
exciting. And when we hung up the finished house outside, it felt like we had
created a tiny playground just for our furry little visitor.
Why This Challenge is Amazing for Kids 🌱
This
project isn’t just about building — it’s about:
- Creativity
under constraints
- Problem-solving when one idea fails
- Quick
decision-making
- Caring
for local wildlife
And trust
me, the joy of seeing their finished critter house is priceless! ❤
Your Turn! 🚀
Gather
your supplies, set the timer, and let your kids take on the Backyard Critter House Challenge.
Whether it’s a bunny burrow, a bird nest, or a squirrel swing-house like ours —
you’ll be amazed at what they dream up in just 1.5 hours.
So, are you ready to spark your child’s creativity
and give a cozy corner to your backyard friends? Try it today — and don’t
forget to share your creations! 🌿✨
Happy
Parenting !
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