Big Rigs

crayola supplies

Markers
No-Run School Glue
Blunt-Tip Scissors
Construction Paper

household supplies

recycled boxes
recycled plastic bottle cap

Why

Gather up some recycled boxes and bottle caps. That’s almost all you need to make a tractor trailer than can zoom down the highway of your imagination!

Steps

1. Big rigs move heavy-duty cargo on highways every day. Here’s one way to make your very own truck.
2. Measure enough construction paper and cut to cover recycled boxes to be a cab and trailer. Decorate the sides with Crayola® Washable Markers. Draw a cool product, logo, or words. Attach paper to the boxes with Crayola School Glue. Glue your cab to the trailer.
3. How many wheels are on most big rigs? Glue milk carton caps on your tractor-trailer for wheels. Air-dry your truck before you play with it.

When & Where

"My son loves to watch big rigs cruisin’ down the highway. The most fun was deciding on a product and drawing a logo for it."
- Earl H., father of age 4.

"Our kids built a fleet of these big rigs! They drew a map on craft paper for a really stunning display."
- Tanu G., after-school art volunteer.

Interesting Info

Did you know that the United States government classifies any vehicle that weighs more than 8,500 pounds (3856 kg) as a heavy-duty truck? That includes everything from large pickup trucks to the biggest of big rigs. Buses are also classified as heavy-duty trucks.

Safety Guidelines

Scissors—ATTENTION: The cutting edges of scissors are sharp and care should be taken whenever cutting or handling. Blunt-tip scissors should be used only by children 4 years and older. Pointed-tip scissors should be used only by children 6 years and older.