How to Build an Activity Table

An activity table is ideal for children, who enjoy sitting down to play with blocks, LEGOs and draw, for example. Making an activity table for children is an ideal way to give your child a personal space to play and do various activities. There are many pre-built models of plastic activity tables on the market, but making your own out of wood can create a longer lasting activity table as it is more sturdy and it can be personalized to suit your child's needs. Does this Spark an idea?

Instructions

1

Measure the plywood sheet down to measure 38 inches by 50 inches. This will be the top for the activity table. Use a pencil to make the table top rectangle on the plywood.

2

Measure the lumber, creating four pieces with the measurements of 14 inches by 2 inches by 2 inches. Use a pencil to draw the pieces on the lumber.

3

Use the saw to cut out the five pieces. Sandpaper each piece, including edges and surfaces.

4

Paint each of the pieces with primer. Let the pieces dry before painting them with paint of choice. White is an ideal choice, as personal decorations can be added using crayons and markers. If you want a simple look, stain each of the pieces instead of painting them. Let the pieces dry.

5

Place the table top right-side down. Line the furniture leg brackets up in each corner, so they are about 1/2 inch inward from the corner sides. Install them using the drill and screws.

6

Place one table leg in one of the furniture leg brackets. Locate the holes in the bracket that allows for screws. Attach the wooden leg to the bracket using the drill and screws. Ensure it is well secured before continuing. Repeat this step with all of the table legs.

7

Flip the table right side up. Cover the table edges with the laminated tape. Follow the instructions on the package. Use a hot iron, if applicable, to get the tape to stick to the wood.

8

Place baskets of toys underneath the activity table. If the table is painted white, let your child design and decorate it using acrylic paints, crayons or markers if you desire.