Children tend to be natural builders by birth. Thinks like big machines, building materials, and overall construction captures the interest of many toddlers. It is a fun activity, that is true! However, it also encourages toddlers to use their imagination and to experiment with things. At the same time, through construction play, toddlers also learn how to solve different problems. Hence, construction-themed activities should be encouraged among toddlers and kids of all ages. The complexity of these activities will, of course, depend on the age of the kid and the kid’s physical/mental capabilities at that particular age.

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After all, who else is going to build the
roads, homes, skyscrapers, and bridges
for the coming generation?
Children tend to be natural builders by birth. Thinks like big machines, building materials, and overall
construction captures the interest of many toddlers. It is a fun activity, that is true!
However, it also encourages toddlers to use their imagination and to
experiment with things. At the same time, through construction play,
toddlers also learn how to solve different problems. Hence,
construction-themed activities should be encouraged among
toddlers and kids of all ages. The complexity of these activities
will, of course, depend on the age of the kid and the kid’s
physical/mental capabilities at that particular age.
While kids carry a keen interest in the construction world, they
tend to lose their interest in it. Hence, their desire to make a
career out of it diminishes. Construction plays a considerable
role in our society. Therefore, it is quite crucial to building a child’s
interest in that direction. All in all, it could prove to be a very
fruitful career for them as they grow older.
According to experts,
construction activities are an
unmatched tool that adults can
use to each children a range of
essential skills. Furthermore, it
may also spark a deep interest
in STEM fields. As a result of
this, children will get aid in
STEM subjects from early
childhood.
CONSTRUCTION
THEMED ACTIVITIES FOR
Children
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AGES 5 TO 8
This age is considered to be the golden age for such activities.
During this period, your child’s interest will become even more profound.
Build a neighborhood using toys and pieces of
cardboard. Use various paints and color pencils
to make the activity fun and interesting for the
children.
BUILD A NEIGHBORHOOD
This quick matching game will further
enhance your child’s interest in the world of
construction.
MATCHING DIFFERENT TOOLS
This is a fun literacy booster in which children
can use a toy hammer and building blocks.
HAMMERING SYLLABLES
CONSTRUCTION
THEMED ACTIVITIES FOR
Children
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AGES 3 TO 4
In case you have a child aged 3 to 4, the following
activities may be useful:
Use marshmallows and toothpicks to teach chil-
dren how to use different elements around them,
to create more prominent structures.
CONSTRUCTION OF SHAPES
Teach children the art of counting by using
bolts and nuts.
USE TOY NUTS AND BOLTS
Encourage your child to use scissors under
your supervision, to improve their motor skills
along with hand-eye coordination.
SCISSOR PRACTICE
CONSTRUCTION
THEMED ACTIVITIES FOR
Children
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AGES 9 TO 11
At this age, the more difficult challenges come up.
Use some spaghettis to get your
child involved in an advanced
project, that requires design,
planning, physics to build a bridge
that stands in its weight. By this
point, your child will be capable of
interacting with objects and in
manipulating them.
BUILDING A BRIDGE
Now is the time to buy a Lego building set for
your child. Challenges like these will increase
their level of creativity while further
strengthening their interest in this field.
LEGO BUILDING
CONSTRUCTION
THEMED ACTIVITIES FOR
Children
Austin Stanfel
C o p y r i g h t © C r e a t i v e R e c r e a t i o n a l S y s t e m s , I n c . 2 0 2 0 . A l l r i g h t s r e s e r v e d
www.creativesystems.com
877-752-9797