Building roads out of paper

Math

• The child practiced measuring and comparing lengths of the paper roads.
• They learned about shapes and angles while folding and cutting the paper to create different road designs.
• They explored counting and adding the number of intersections or landmarks on their roads.
• They applied problem-solving skills by determining the best route for their paper cars on the roads they built.

Science

• The child gained an understanding of the concept of force and motion as they pushed the paper cars along the roads.
• They learned about friction and its effect on the movement of the paper cars.
• They explored the concept of stability and balance when constructing the roads to ensure they could support the weight of the cars.
• They learned about the properties of paper as a material and how it can be manipulated to create structures.

For continued development, encourage the child to experiment with different types of paper to see how it affects the performance of their paper roads. They can also try building bridges or tunnels using paper to explore more engineering concepts. Additionally, they can create maps or city layouts using paper roads to further enhance their spatial reasoning skills.

Book Recommendations

• Building Bridges by Sally Sutton: A story about different types of bridges and how they are constructed.
• The Road Builders by B.G. Hennessy: Follows the journey of road construction from start to finish.
• How Things Work: In the House by Lisa Campbell Ernst: Explores the inner workings of various household items, including roads and transportation.