With six weeks of summer holidays ahead, parents across the UK are looking for activities that keep children entertained, spark creativity and offer a genuine break from screens. Build Your Own Kits could be the answer, with its range of eco-friendly cardboard construction kits designed for hands-on family fun.
From roaring alongside dinosaurs to flying through Arctic skies or diving beneath the ocean, these easy-to-build cardboard kits are perfect for rainy afternoons at home, weekends away, or holiday travel.
What’s in the Build Your Own collection
Tyrannosaurus Rex – Young dinosaur fans can build an impressive roaring T-Rex complete with an interactive pull-tab jaw mechanism. Standing nearly 40cm long once assembled, the kit also includes dinosaur facts, making it educational as well as entertaining.
Dragon – Designed for children aged 4 and up, this colourful dragon has a moving head, hidden surprises and magical accessories, making it a lovely introduction to creative construction and imaginative storytelling.
Snowy Owl – Children can journey to the Arctic and build a beautiful Snowy Owl featuring a 270-degree rotating head, along with fun facts about this endangered species.
Hawksbill Turtle – This underwater adventure kit comes with moving flippers and information about one of the world’s most endangered marine animals, so children learn while they play.
Why parents love it
Every Build Your Own kit is designed to encourage STEM learning, problem-solving, fine motor skills and imaginative play. The slot-together construction means there’s no glue, no mess and no fuss, and the kits are made from sustainably sourced cardboard and paper for a more environmentally conscious choice.
Once built, each model becomes a toy to play with or a proud display piece for the bedroom, so the fun continues well beyond building day.
Priced from £7.99 to £9.99, the Build Your Own range makes an affordable summer holiday treat, birthday gift or rainy-day activity for curious young minds. For more information, visit buildyourownkits.com.
