Fall is here! At least in our corner of the world it is. As the weather gets a little chillier, who doesn’t love to cozy up with some blankets and watch a good movie or two? Here at Petit Architect, we’re all about learning while having fun so we’ve rounded up some great architecture themed movies and tv series that will be entertaining for both adults and kids alike.
Read MoreThe weather is getting nicer (here at least) and spending more time outdoors is a must in our books! Going for walks around your neighbourhood is a good way to stay active and it can be a great teaching opportunity. We like making our walks a little more exciting by introducing a scavenger hunt!
Read MoreNo 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).
Read MoreHalloween might seem like it’s still a while away but, like with everything else, it’ll sneak up fast! There’s so much to think about when it comes to Halloween. Costumes, treats, decorations, and more if you’re that kind of person. With all these things to make or buy, why not get your kids to help? Decorations are easy enough and there’s lots of options for different ages! Our personal favourite is haunted houses so we’ve curated this fantastic list of haunted house activities for kids of all ages.
Read MoreThe time is here where we get to spend more time outside! Provided the weather is on our side, that is. Weather aside, we love coming up with fun activities to encourage kids to spend more time outside. Here’s a few of our favourites we keep coming back to over and over again.
Read MoreWhen you think of architecture, what do you think of? It’s buildings right? Skyscrapers, museums, and houses are all part of architecture but there’s things like playgrounds, parks, and more that you don’t always think of! Designing our very own playground is a kid friendly activity that’s always a big hit. Not only do they love building them but they also love playing on them! Here are some of our favourite playgrounds around Vancouver that we love to visit to enjoy some fresh air and sunshine.
Read MoreThere’s quite a variety of reasons you might be stuck at home lately. We’ve also personally been in this boat quite a bit over the last couple years and we’ve found that keeping the kids busy with fun, educational activities is a great help when you need to get some work done. Here’s our list of some of our favourite kid friendly activities to enjoy while at home.
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