10 Great Architecture Activities to Try With Your 4-7 Year Old
Spring break is here! You might be thinking up ideas to keep your kids busy while they’re at home. Or maybe you’re just looking for something to occupy them after school. There are plenty of architecture activities that are engaging and fun while also encouraging learning and development!
Luckily for you, we’ve rounded up 10 architectural arts and crafts for your kids to enjoy, that are mess free and don’t need any fancy materials! In the words of Walt Disney “The best way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.'“ Just click on the images below to head on over to the instructions!
Starting off easy, how about some geometric shape collages? They require minimal prep and materials, probably stuff you already have at home. and kids can choose their own colours and decorations to make their paper houses their own.
Camille at My Mommy Style was inspired by reading to make her craft
Head on over to Doodle Hog where they were inspired by artist by Paul Klee
Faber Castle offers a lesson plan, inspired by Disney artist Mary Blair
Next theme, cardboard tube cityscapes. Think bigger than just a house! House about a whole city? You can use just toilet paper rolls or go even farther and use paint, stickers, and glitter to make the most fabulous city you can. Plus we love using recycled materials for our crafts!
Kids Activities Blog keeps it simple and show syou how to make a city you can rearrange however you want
Today’s Parent makes these whimsical houses, perfect for any tiny creature!
Why not go one step further and use recycled milk cartons to create an even bigger city!
No toilet paper rolls at home? No problem! Use paper to build up your city instead
Architecture is more than just houses and buildings. Why not design a playground with your kids? You can use a variety of different materials and they make fun art pieces when they’re all done!
Kids Crafts uses tons of different materials to make this fun playground shaped sculpture
Kleuteridee has lots of great building activities. How fun would this sculpture be to play on?
No pipe cleaners at home? Why not try this playground sculpture using only paper!
I hope you found something interesting to try with your kids today. Remember to have fun!
If this still isn’t enough to occupy your kids, you can check out our downloadable classes here, and our DIY kits here, for hours of creativity! Remember you can still sign in for online after school classes, with a special new class for 5 to 7 year olds!
Happy building and don’t forget to share your finished creations with us using the hashtag #petitarchitect on Instagram.