Choo-Choo Hi-5 Train

We never bought Sophie a pull-along toy because they are either too expensive or too ugly. So I was very eager to make her a pull-along toy train when I came across the instructions in a book. Of course, I modified it and added some of Sophie's favourite characters. It is actually quite easy to make and I like that it is made from recycled items.

This paper roll "steam engineer" was inspired by "Chugga-Chugga Choo-Choo" by Kevin Lewis and Daniel Kirk. Sophie loves this guy so I intend to make more paper roll characters for her.

I used another paper roll for the engine so that it looks more like a train. The boxcars were made of mini cereal boxes and lots of tape. And recognise the characters in the boxcar? I cut them from the cardboard cover of Sophie's DVD.

Initially, Sophie had a bit of difficulty pulling it along. It kept overturning. She learnt to pull gently and even push from behind. I thought that was an unexpected bonus to the "toy" - probelm-solving.