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DIY Kids Taco Truck

Let's taco bout it! We're serving up a DIY food truck window made from poster board & Crayola supplies for Taco Tuesday, a birthday party, or everyday play.

Ages: 4 and up, 8 and up, Tween and up, 6 and up

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Supplies/Tools Directions Staff Tips

Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

Gather all the supplies needed to bring your craft ideas to life! ...

  • Construction Paper
  • Glue
  • Markers
  • Model Magic
  • Paint
  • Paint Brushes
  • Cardstock
  • Clay and Dough Tools
  • Craft Knife
  • Tri-Fold Display Board

Steps

  • Step 1

    Lay tri-fold display board flat on table. Open panels and rotate board so flaps are positioned horizontally.

  • Step 2

    Have an adult cut large, rectangular window in center panel. Cut 2 (2”H) strips from leftover rectangular board piece.

  • Step 3

    Cover 2 strips with paint. Set aside for truck molding in step 5 and roof support in step 11.

  • Step 4

    Cover bottom panel with paint to create counter surface. Let all paint steps dry 1–2 hours.

  • Step 5

    Use window as guide and trim 1 strip from step 3 to create truck molding. Glue molding to both sides of window.

  • Step 6

    Add truck decoration with fine line markers.

  • Step 7

    Write taco truck menu on regular cardstock with neon markers. Glue menu next to truck window.

  • Step 8

    Trim pieces of bright pop cardstock and construction paper in half vertically.

  • Step 9

    Fold top panel down. Glue alternating pieces of bright pop cardstock and construction paper to panel. Let all glue steps dry 1–2 hours.

  • Step 10

    While top panel is folded down, have an adult cut slit (2”H x 1/4”W) through top and center panels, approximately 5” from top edge of board on right and left side.

  • Step 11

    Cut remaining strip from step 3 in half. Open top panel slightly and insert board strips into slits on top and center panels to create roof support.

  • Step 12

    Use clay & dough tools to shape taco shells and filling. Dry overnight.

  • Step 13

    Stand taco truck up on smooth, flat surface and serve up the fun!

Crafts

CIY Staff Tips

  • This project uses a craft knife. Adult assistance required.
  • Model Magic pieces that haven’t dried will easily adhere to one another. For added strength, or to attach dried pieces of Model Magic, use our No-Run Washable School Glue.
  • Place a sturdy object behind taco truck for added support.
  • For easy storage, remove roof support strips, fold up display board, and put away until you’re ready to play again!

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