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A kid-sized rolling lemonade stand with a countertop, a lower tray, big wheels, and an awning sign — a charming pretend-play build for preschoolers.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Countertop front/back support | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 28" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Countertop side support | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 9 3/4" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Handle | 1 | 3/4" × 3/4" × 9 3/4" | 3/4" dowel | ☐ |
| Countertop Notched for the awning legs. | 1 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 24" | 1x12 | ☐ |
| Front legs | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 20" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Back legs Both ends 15°, parallel (long point to short point). | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 20 3/4" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Tray sides | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 25 3/4" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Tray ends | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 6 3/4" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Tray bottom | 1 | 1/4" × 8 1/4" × 25 3/4" | 1/4" plywood | ☐ |
| Awning legs | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 22 1/2" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Awning sign | 1 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 21" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Awning sides Back end can be cut 15° for an angled awning. | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 6" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Awning rails | 2 | 3/4" × 3/4" × 19 1/2" | 3/4" dowel | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x2 board, 8 ft (Pine) Counter and tray frames, awning sides. | 2 each | ☐ |
| 3/4" wood dowel, 5 ft Handle and awning rails. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x12 board, 2 ft (Pine) Countertop. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x3 board, 12 ft (Pine) Legs and awning legs. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1/4" plywood, 25-3/4" x 8-1/4" Tray bottom. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x4 board, 21" (Pine) Awning sign. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 5" wheels Store-bought rounds or cut from wood. | 2 each | ☐ |
| 2" bolts with washers and nuts Axle for the wheels. | 2 each | ☐ |
| Pocket and wood screws, 1-1/4" | 40 each | ☐ |
| Child-safe paint and glue | 12 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 1x2 board, 8 ft, Pocket and wood screws, 1-1/4", Child-safe paint and glue
Build the frame for the top tray with 3/4" pocket holes and 1-1/4" screws; since the top reinforces the joints, glue and 18-gauge brad nails also work.
Tools: Drill Bit Set, Jigsaw. Materials: 1x12 board, 2 ft
Mark the notch-outs in the 1x12 top for the awning legs. Drill starter holes larger than your jigsaw blade at the corners, then carefully cut the notches. Embedding the awning legs this way makes them secure so the awning can't topple on a child.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Miter Saw. Materials: 1x3 board, 12 ft, Pocket and wood screws, 1-1/4"
Attach the straight front legs on the handle side with 1-1/4" screws and glue (pocket screws work fine). Add the 15°-angled back legs the same way on the opposite side — the angle lets the cart tip and roll on its wheels.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Drill / Driver. Materials: 1x2 board, 8 ft, 1/4" plywood, 25-3/4" x 8-1/4", Pocket and wood screws, 1-1/4", Child-safe paint and glue
Build the bottom tray with nails and glue; paint it now if you want a contrasting color. Screw the tray to the bottom of the cart with 1-1/4" screws — a scrap block cut to 4-3/4" makes a handy spacer to position it.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Jigsaw, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 1x2 board, 8 ft, 3/4" wood dowel, 5 ft, 1x3 board, 12 ft, 1x4 board, 21", Pocket and wood screws, 1-1/4"
Build the sign by attaching the 1x4 to its two sides with pocket holes (this joint isn't reinforced). Insert the sign into the notched top and screw down from underneath. Build the awning separately — legs, sides, and dowel rails — and attach it last, into the notches you cut.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Drill Bit Set, Random Orbit Sander. Materials: 5" wheels, 2" bolts with washers and nuts, Child-safe paint and glue
Bolt the 5" wheels on with washers so they spin. Sand every edge and corner round — this is a toy — and finish with child-safe paint.