Archinect - News2024-12-22T17:13:39-05:00https://archinect.com/news/article/150195940/center-for-architecture-creates-architectureathome-activities-for-kids
Center for Architecture creates #architectureathome activities for kids Katherine Guimapang2020-05-04T13:33:00-04:00>2024-10-25T04:07:38-04:00
<img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/98/9857cc41effb449d0c9188402632bee1.png?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>To help parents and kids get through the stay-at-home period, architecture institutions like the <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150190690/american-society-of-landscape-architects-creates-activity-book-to-help-kids-learn-about-landscape-architecture" target="_blank">ASLA</a> and firms like <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150195886/foster-partners-creates-interactive-architectural-activities-for-kids-away-from-school" target="_blank">Foster + Partners</a> have created fun activities to keep everyone busy and creative! </p>
<p>Known for their K-12 public learning programs, the <a href="https://www.centerforarchitecture.org/" target="_blank">Center for Architecture</a> has found a way to help kids develop new skill sets while instilling the importance of learning about the built environment. <br><br></p>
<figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/a6/a62994c9f5ccf50b02ebbc6eff69a172.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/a6/a62994c9f5ccf50b02ebbc6eff69a172.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Image courtesy of Center for Architecture</figcaption></figure><p>The Center for Architecture partnered with the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development to create <a href="https://www.centerforarchitecture.org/k-12/resources/" target="_blank">#ArchitectureatHome</a>. These online resources provide fun family activities that explore ways kids can learn about architecture at home. From "<em>How to make a Blueprint Drawing</em>" to the "<em>ABC's of Architecture</em>," these activities keep young minds stimulated. </p>
<p>Each activity comes with downloadable PDF content that parents and educators can use for classroom exercises and fun at-home activities.</p>