No matter the age, kids love playing with mini cities. Whether they love zooming cars around the streets, playing with dolls or figurines in the houses, or even just the process of building something, DIYing your own city is perfect for everyone! Building a city is also a great project to keep your kids engaged and the perfect opportunity to talk about architecture and green design (in our opinion).
Attaching cardboard pieces together is simple with some amazing techniques. Check this blog post for ideas, tips, and photos!
A fast favorite from our collection of Architecture and Engineering Books for Kids was Roberto, The Insect Architect. The girls made me read it every night for two weeks, taking turns over who got to take it to sleep with them at night… and it wasn’t long before they asked if…
Attaching cardboard pieces together is simple with some amazing techniques. Check this blog post for ideas, tips, and photos!
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No matter the age, kids love playing with mini cities. Building a city from is a great open ended activity for anyone, keeping kids busy for hours at a time. They require minimal materials and only things you can find around the house. It's also the perfect opportunity to talk about architecture and
Looking for an easy and affordable group craft idea? I recently hosted a cardboard craft event to celebrate the launch of my new cardboard craft book Epic Cardboard Adventures (aff link). Kids and parents were invited to help me build a cardboard city. If you're looking for an easy group crafting activity, I really recommend this one. It's super easy to set up and both adults and kids had a lovely morning of crafty fun! How to Build an Epic Cardboard City with Kids Note: This post contains affiliate links. This means I make a small bit of change when you purchase items through the links. Thank you for your support and the grocery money! For my full disclosure policy, click here. I hosted my event at our library. Here's how I prepped: Weeks before the Event: 1. I put out the call on FB for cardboard. Some really awesome moms and dads saved their cardboard boxes, rolls, and even yogurt containers for me. A lot of the cardboard came flat, but some of the smaller items still maintained their shape. (This variety ended up being great because some kids just like using premade structures while others like making their own designs.) 2. I also started amassing other crafting items. Here's a bunch of the materials that the library and I jointly provided: Materials Provided: Thin Cardboard Like cardboard rolls, egg cartons, and cereal box cardboard (thicker corrugated cardboard would have been too difficult for kids to cut) Scissors Other Recycled items Yogurt Containers, Bubble Wrap, Lids Other Colorful Paper Paint Samples, Origami Paper Other Craft Items Scissors, Pipe Cleaners, Sticky Back Felt, Googly Eyes, Craft Punches, Aluminum Foil, Clothespins Drawing Items Markers, Kwik Stix Paints, Pencils, Pens Glues/Tapes White glue, glue sticks, Clear Tape, Colorful Masking Tape 3. I also asked our librarians to help me locate these building/cardboard craft books. I wanted to put out a curated selection of books for kids to look through for inspiration. 15+ Awesome Books to Inspire Your Building: Epic Cardboard Adventures Not a Box The Cardboard Kingdom The Birthday Box The Cardboard Box Book What to do with a Box Meeow and the Big Box Out of the Box Recycled Crafts Box The Most Magnificent Thing Iggy Peck, Architect Rosy Revere, Engineer How a House is Built Look at that Building: A First Book of Structures If I Built a House Architecture Shapes Arches to Zigzags: An Architecture ABC Nanette's Baguette The Week of the Event: 1. I sorted through all my donations and made sure I had enough fun items to keep kids and adults engaged. 2. I built a long cardboard stand to hold all the kids' creations. (Mine just looked like grass and mountains.) 3. I also made some sample cardboard people, vehicles, and buildings to provide the kids with inspiration. (Ha! Seeing the grouchy cats driving the red car makes me smile.) 4. I also created a music playlist for the event. (I don't know about you, but music helps me to focus!) The Day of the Event: 1. I put out the cardboard and crafty materials on a long table. Then, I placed markers, Kwik Stix paints, scissors, pencils, pencils, staplers, and tape on each table for easy access. 2. I put out the long cardboard display out along with my sample items. We also put our books nearby. Parents and kids had a lot of fun making cool creations. Some of the kids chose to bring their creations home, but enough of them decided to leave their creations at the library. (They're now being displayed over the craft books in the kids section.) I hope you have a fun time trying out this group crafting idea too. And if you're looking for more group playdate ideas, check out the links below: More Fun and Easy Crafty Group Playdate Ideas: Host a Lunar New Year Playdate Host a Graham Cracker House Making Playdate Host a Tie Dye Playdate Happy making, friends!
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No matter the age, kids love playing with mini cities. Whether they love zooming cars around the streets, playing with dolls or figurines in the houses, or even just the process of building something, DIYing your own city is perfect for everyone! Building a city is also a great project to keep your kids engaged and the perfect opportunity to talk about architecture and green design (in our opinion).
Build a cardboard city using project based learning strategies. Promotes research, writing, problem solving, social studies, creativity and more
No matter the age, kids love playing with mini cities. Building a city from is a great open ended activity for anyone, keeping kids busy for hours at a time. They require minimal materials and only things you can find around the house. It's also the perfect opportunity to talk about architecture and
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Crafters of all ages will love getting creative with these fun and easy projects. From handmade jewelry to science projects, paper crafts and pom-poms, these crafts for kids will delight little ones and adults alike.
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Looking for a cool way to incorporate Architecture into a STEM project? This area and perimeter city brings together science, math, engineering, city planning, maps, and art to make the perfect STEM/STEAM project! And it
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So many uses for all those Amazon boxes!
I'm looking forward to representing Picasso's Basement at the upcoming Fanwood Green Fair on June 26th and that got me to thinking about the wonderful projects the kids have done with recycled items. I always save and reuse what I can, from cereal boxes to yogurt cups to bottles. Months ago I told you about our Upcycled New York City. Well here it is! I still have to poke the holes in the background and add the strand of lights so it will look like night stars. But I figured I'd better get this posted before another 2 months pass! Watch Out! King Kong is on the loose! St. Patrick's Cathedral Lincoln Center complete with taxis Chrysler Building with Empire State Building in the background
So many uses for all those Amazon boxes!
Free STEM challenges with a zoo theme. Fun for preschool or elementary aged kids.
J'aime le carton et avec toutes les chutes que je garde, j'ai créer des petites maisons qui sont vite devenues : une ville !
If you would like to purchase the 100% EDITABLE version of this product, click here! Transform your classroom into Ancient Rome! This resource guides students through the process of constructing the buildings and structures of Ancient Rome (60 suggested topics are listed) using household and dollar store materials. If desired, students can also conduct a research report on their structure to further extend their learning. Step-by-step 3D model and research report instructions are included. After building their chosen structures, students are asked to conduct research using the Internet and books while following criteria. Next, students are asked to share their learning by creating a poster board, presentation board, power point presentation or dodecahedron (Instructions and Pentagon Template included). Artwork can also be created to further display learning. Finally, students present their work to the class. To help students choose a structure (and to introduce the project to the class) we have included a PowerPoint that features Ancient Rome's Top 10 Buildings/Structures. Can be done in partners. Printable Evaluation forms included! This Project Package Includes: - Rationale - Step by Step Instructions - Student Criteria Checklist - 60 Possible Research Topics - How To Build a 3D Model - Colosseum 3D Model Instruction Page - Colosseum 3D Model Example Photo - Arch of Titus 3D Model Instruction Page - Arch of Titus 3D Model Example Photo - 3D Model Design Page - Presentation Options Page - How To Conduct Research Page - Research Notes Page - Research Notes Template w/ Criteria (2 pages) - Dodecahedron Instructions (w/ Pentagon Template) - Dodecahedron Construction Page (w/ Photos) - Reference List Instructions - Student Self-Assessment Write-Up (2 pages) - Project Rubric - Top 10 Research Topics PowerPoint (11 pages) Project-Based Learning (PBL) is a student-centered pedagogy in which students are challenged to actively learn about a subject for an extended period of time. It is a form of active learning or inquiry-based learning. Project-Based Learning is in contrast to paper-based, rote memorization, or teacher-led instruction that presents established facts. Please be aware of what you are purchasing. Thanks so much, Creative Lab Your Feedback = Free Products We love your feedback. After leaving feedback on one of our products, email us at [email protected] and we will send you any Creative Lab product for free (excludes bundles). We look forward to hearing from you! Followers Get Premium Access • Look for the green star next to our store logo at the top right corner of this page and click it to become a follower. This will allow you to be notified each time we debut a new product or freebie! ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Tags: Architecture, Architecture Project, STEM project, PBL, project based learning, research project, structure, structures, building, buildings, ancient rome, roman history, roman architecture, engineering, modern engineering, wonders of the world, construction, science project, history project, social studies project, arch of titus, colosseum, ancient civilizations
I’ve been experimenting with more dimensional afterschool classes this school year, and am happy to report that my kids seem to love it. On Friday they made these treehouses, and got so involved in de
Raise little engineers through STEM engineering activities at home and at school. These activities will make your children exercise their imagination and think outside the box.
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STEM Challenge- Using graph paper students design their dream house, calculate the area of each room, and then determine the final cost of the home. Fabulous practice for area and perimeter. #teachersareterrific
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