I’m sure you’re all familiar with the Holiday tradition of advent calendars. They’re a fun way to count down to Christmas (or any other you like to celebrate) no matter how old you are. Every year there’s tons of pre-made options but those are usually a little pricy and a huge waste of packing. Today we’ve rounded up some great DIY advent calendar options that you can reuse every year and fill with whatever treats you want!

School supplies shopping is something we either love or hate. Some teachers will give you a huge list of things they’ll need, others more of a general idea. I know kids love getting new things this time of year but have you ever stopped and thought about how sustainable all these new things you’re buying are? Luckily for you, today we’ve rounded up some tips on how to be a more sustainable school supplies shopper and we even have some recommendations of environmentally friendly supplies at the end.

Looking for something fun and educational to keep the little ones busy this summer? Or maybe you’re looking for something new to read at bedtime? No matter what your reading adventure is, here are some fantastic picture books that will be sure to get any child interested in architecture.

It’s been a while in the making but it’s finally done! This mini A-frame cabin we built is ready to hang around in and we’re SO excited to share with you how we built it. You can use it as a playhouse, an outdoor lounge space, or even a little dinning area! There’s so much you can do, let your imagination run wild.

Do your kids love to build towers, cities or playgrounds ? Do they play with Legos, blocks, or doll houses ? Petit Architect’s missions has always been to make architecture more accessible to children and youth. The goal to inspire and help them become more educated and involved within their cities.

Want to throw your child an architecture themed birthday party they’ll never forget? Encourage their love of STEAM with some fun arts and crafts they’ll be sure to tell all their friends about. The best part? It's easy and won’t require you to spend all your time planning.

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!