Sky-High Skyscrapers
Build kid's brains in a big way. Kids learn about shapes, proportion, and other math concepts with Sky-High Skyscrapers.
1. Architecture is the art and science of building design. Look at different types of architecture around your neighborhood, in books, or on the Internet. Notice the shapes and heights of buildings such as the Eiffel Tower in Paris and office buildings in cities around the world. Daniel Burnham, a pioneer in skyscraper design, was the city planner responsible for Chicago's beautiful lake front. What designs seem to work best for very tall buildings?
2. Using Crayola® Twistables™ Crayons, draw several tall buildings on construction paper. Color in and accent your structures with windows, doors, and other architectural elements.
3. With Crayola Scissors, cut pieces of yarn long enough to outline your buildings. Glue yarn around your skyscrapers using Crayola School Glue.
Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project.
Scissors—ATTENTION: The cutting edges of scissors are sharp and care should be taken whenever cutting or handling. Blunt-tip scissors should be used only by children 4 years and older. Pointed-tip scissors should be used only by children 6 years and older.
String-Like Materials—Includes string, raffia, lacing, yarn, ribbon, and other similar material. Children 3 years and younger should not be given any string-like material that is longer than 12 inches. Close adult supervision is essential whenever children use string-like material. When crafts are to be worn around the necks of children 8 years and younger, attach the ends of the “string-like material” with clear adhesive tape, which allows easy release of the bond if the craft becomes entangled or caught on equipment. For children older than 8 years, the ends of the “string-like material” may be tied and knotted.
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