#Kids activity table with bookshelves full

He ended up disassembling it and making it to the dimensions noted in this post. This was actually from the first round of Grunt making the table and it was way too big. The photo above shows two support pieces. Use wood screws to attach the 2″ x 4″s together where each 2″ x 4″ meets.

Gather the 2″ x 4″ pieces that make up the frame of the table (2 – 26 7/8″ long pieces and 2 – 48″ long pieces) and the 2″ x 4″ piece that is the middle support (45″ long piece) underneath the table.Īrrange the 2″ x 4″ frame pieces in a rectangle and place the 45″ long support piece in the middle.

2 pieces – 31 1/2″ long (rim around table).

Cut the 1″ x 2″s into the following lengths:.

1 piece – 45″ long (support underneath table).

2 pieces – 48″ long (frame around table).

2 pieces – 26 7/8″ long (frame around table).

Cut the 2″ x 4″s into the following lengths:.

Using the circular saw, make the following cuts.

Storage Bins that have handles or holes that will hang from cup hooks – we found ours at The Dollar Tree.

Nail Gun and Brad Nails or Hammer and Finish Nails.

Materials & Tools Needed for Table Construction: You can alter the dimensions below to make your activity table bigger or smaller as desired.

#Kids activity table with bookshelves full

Click here to read my full disclosure policy.įor reference, our kids’ play table is 41 1/2″ x 39 1/2″. This post contains affiliate links for your shopping convenience. You’d just want to replace our “grass” with lego bases or jungle-esque stuff – whatever your kid likes. If your kid is more into Legos, the jungle or something else, it could totally be that instead. We went with the farm theme because that’s the kind of stuff the Circus loves to play with. It can actually be any kind of activity table for kids.

So one day while I was working away on those two spaces, Grunt went out in the garage and built this kids farm play table in just a few hours. Things had just been crazy with the guest bathroom and bedroom remodel. We had told the Circus we would build her one when she got a play horse stable for her birthday and two months later, we still hadn’t done it. While I helped with the final touches, the table might not be done if it weren’t for him. I first must start by saying that Grunt Labor gets all the building credit for this one. Lego Table with dividers and mat by KelseyT15 (above)Īrt Play Table with paper roll - the stained top is really smart (white shows everything).If you’ve got basic DIY skills, then you can easily make this kids play table in one weekend – and your kiddos will forever be grateful! On top of that, this activity table for kids with storage can easily be customized to fit the interests of your own individual child! There has been quite a few amazing brags built from this plan! Here are a few. In other words - it's been well used and still going. It has held up well (apart from kids coloring on the top) and has been used as a fort frame, and there's definitely been a kid or two standing and jumping off it. She loved it and used it as a coloring table for many years at our cabin. I build this play table for my daughter when she was six. Legs can be easily removed and lengthened to increase height as children grow.

Perfect sized for preschool/elementary aged children.

Perfect for Legos, Arts and Crafts, Puzzles, and more.