TRACK-TIVITIES
Below, you’ll find lots of fun activities to go with Old Tracks, New Tricks, including some in-depth directions and photo/video tutorials for a few of the many activities featured in the book. We’re going to be adding lots of great activities and crafts inspired by the book every week, so keep checking back! And don’t miss our Great Big List of Track-tastic Train Activities for even more train and track fun.
WOODEN TRAIN TRACK CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT
Not just for Christmas! This is a fun and completely temporary way to decorate wooden train tracks to look like the characters from Old Tracks, New Tricks.
Design Your Own Train with Bricks
A step-by-step photo tutorial for this fun and creative STEAM activity from Old Tracks, New Tricks.
Painting with Trains
In depth tips from the author/illustrator for this playful art project from Old Tracks, New Tricks.
LEARNING ABOUT TREES WITH WOODEN TRAIN TRACKS
More ideas for learning with tree tracks, plus a video of the very cool art installation that originally inspired them.
DIY OUTDOOR GARDEN TRAIN TABLE
A detailed tutorial on how to make an easy, no-tools-required garden train table like the one in Old Tracks, New Tricks.
How to Make a Jingle Bell Train Shaker
Visual instructions on how to make the jingle bell train shaker featured in Old Tracks, New Tricks.
WOODEN TRAIN SKI JUMP
Watch the fun video, then read the detailed photo tutorial on how to make a wooden train ski jump that inspired a major moment in Old Tracks, New Tricks.