Maybe you think of poster board as something that can only be used for school projects and presentations. While this sturdy paper product is certainly great for these uses, it can also be utilized in a myriad of art and craft projects. Poster board is sturdy enough to be used for construction, but pliable enough to be cut and shaped easily. The following projects are only a few examples of the great things you can do with poster board. Use your imagination to dream up more great uses for this versatile product.
Make king-size building blocks by forming three-dimensional rectangles or squares out of poster board. Take a simple pattern for making a box and increase the size to fit your needs. Cut out the poster board and tape or glue all sides together. These fun blocks can be stacked and knocked down for hours of fun. Learning how to make a basic box pattern is a great spatial realization exercise too.