Built doghouse out of cardboard

Math

• The child learned about measurement and spatial awareness by measuring and cutting the cardboard to the appropriate size for the doghouse.
• They practiced addition and subtraction by calculating the number of cardboard pieces needed and adjusting if necessary.
• They applied geometry concepts by creating shapes such as squares and triangles to construct the doghouse.
• The child learned about fractions by dividing the cardboard into smaller sections to create doors or windows.

For continued development, encourage the child to explore more complex shapes and designs for future cardboard constructions. They can also use the doghouse as a prop for role-playing or storytelling activities, incorporating language and social skills into their play.

Book Recommendations

• The Cardboard Kingdom by Chad Sell: This graphic novel explores the imaginative cardboard creations of a group of kids and the adventures they have in their cardboard kingdom.
• Not a Box by Antoinette Portis: A simple yet creative book that encourages children to see the endless possibilities of a cardboard box and use their imagination to transform it into anything they desire.
• A Box Can Be Many Things by Dana Meachen Rau: This book celebrates the versatility of a box and encourages children to think creatively about the various uses and transformations a simple box can have.