Building a house

Art

• The child learned about shapes, colors, and patterns by selecting and arranging building materials such as blocks and Legos to construct the house.
• They practiced creativity and imagination by designing and decorating the house using various art supplies like markers, crayons, and stickers.
• They explored spatial relationships and proportions while arranging the different parts of the house, such as walls, roof, and windows, to create a balanced and visually appealing structure.
• The child learned about different architectural styles and designs by observing real houses or looking at pictures of houses before building their own.

Encourage the child to explore different art techniques and materials for building and decorating houses, such as using recycled materials, creating 3D models, or incorporating natural elements like twigs and leaves. They can also learn about famous architects and their iconic buildings as inspiration for their house designs.

Book Recommendations

• A House Is a House for Me by Mary Ann Hoberman: A fun and whimsical book that playfully explores the concept of a house by describing various types of dwellings in rhyme.
• How a House Is Built by Gail Gibbons: This informative book takes children through the process of building a house, from the planning stage to the finished structure, introducing them to construction concepts and terminology.
• Building Our House by Jonathan Bean: Follow a family as they work together to build their own house, providing insight into the construction process and the sense of accomplishment that comes with building something from the ground up.