Buildings and Architecture

LANGUAGE + LITERACY: Identify letters of the alphabet and individual letter sounds by exploring unique elements in architecture

SOCIAL STUDIES: Observe the exterior of your school and invite children to draw a picture of what they see

MOTOR DEVELOPMENT: Explore the school building and find its structural parts

THE ARTS: Gather some favorite art materials and loose parts to decorate one of three buildings

MATHEMATICS: Explore 3-dimensional figures by building a structure out of gumdrops and toothpicks

SOCIAL STUDIES: Identify world landmarks and their location on a map

MATHEMATICS: Measure the height of different buildings using non-standard or standard units of measurement

MATHEMATICS: Explore the many 2-dimensional shapes found on buildings

LANGUAGE + LITERACY: Build vocabulary, practice letter formation, and identify beginning letter sounds by matching letters to the correct tool

DRAMATIC PLAY: Create a structure in the block area and then sketch it or attach a photograph

SCIENCE + TECHNOLOGY: Sort the buildings by the materials from which they are made

DRAMATIC PLAY: Inspire young architects, engineers, and makers to create the house of their dreams

SCIENCE + TECHNOLOGY: Learn about the design process while planning, sketching, and building a structurally sound house for the Three Little Pigs

MATHEMATICS: Use pattern blocks to build famous world landmarks

LANGUAGE + LITERACY: Identify beginning letter sounds in architectural terms

MATHEMATICS: Introduce children to the concept of tally marks by counting the number of rooms in your school

LANGUAGE + LITERACY: Practice letter formation and handwriting development with our building-themed capital letter mats

DRAMATIC PLAY: Engage in pretend play while learning about different buildings in a community

MATHEMATICS: Practice counting, one-to-one correspondence, and matching numerals to a given quantity

MATHEMATICS: Determine what comes next in the pattern