
Awesome Construction Activities for Kids
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Our review
From bridges to buildings, this hands-on book for ages 5 to 10 is filled with projects that let young engineers design and build themselves. Step-by-step instructions for paper cup towers, railroad structures, and more introduce basic construction ideas and show kids that simple materials have long been the raw ingredients of the built world. Construction begins with what you have.
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About this book
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Construction comes alive with hands-on activities for kids ages 5-10. Kids love construction! From bridges to buildings, this book is filled with incredible things that young engineers can design and build themselves. They'll learn how structures are built, what happens at construction sites, and how simple materials like rocks and dirt helped create our modern world. This book keeps kids on track with step-by-step instructions for building paper cup towers, railroads, and more. They'll learn about the infrastructure that makes up our neighborhoods while also discovering how science, technology, engineering, art, and math all play important roles in construction. Go beyond other construction books for kids with 25 inspiring activities. Introduce kids to real construction with projects they can build at home using easy-to-find materials and an adult assistant. Kid-friendly explanations: Expand learning with simple explanations of how activities connect to STEAM concepts, plus the hows and whys behind each project. Info at a glance: Pick the perfect project with handy labels that detail the build difficulty, the time needed, and all necessary materials.
Resource details
- Resource type
- Book
- Age ranges
- Elementary
- Careers
- Construction Manager



