A guide for both teachers and parents and includes a diverse variety of activities and resources. More than 20 projects involve both traditional classroom materials like unit blocks as well as natural materials, found objects, cardboard, and authentic woodworking materials.
A guide for both teachers and parents and includes a diverse variety of activities and resources. More than 20 projects involve both traditional classroom materials like unit blocks as well as natural materials, found objects, cardboard, and authentic woodworking materials.
Ann Gadzikowski is the director of early learning for Encyclopedia Britannica, and is the author of curriculum books, teaching guides, classroom readers, and numerous publications for parents of young children. Her book Creating a Beautiful Mess: Ten Essential Play Experiences for a Joyous Childhood won gold in the 2015 National Parenting Publications Awards, and her book Robotics for Young Children won the 2018 Midwest Book Awards.
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Introduction: Why architecture? Chapter 1: Blocks & Construction Toys Chapter 2: Natural Materials & Loose Parts Chapter 3: Found Objects and Recycled Materials Chapter 4: Working with Wood Chapter 5: Building Structures from Stories Chapter 6: Maps & Measuring Chapter 7: Collaborative Projects Appendix: Glossary & Resources
