oshc activities
Long Projects Day / Big Brick Build

Big Brick Build

Children work on an ongoing large-scale brick build across the day.

How to run it

  1. Choose a project, such as a stadium or a theme park.
  2. Divide the build into sections.
  3. Build in short sessions over the day.
  4. Showcase at the end.

You will need

  • building bricks
  • baseplates
Make it easier or harderYounger children can build sections; older children can plan the overall design.
SafetySmall bricks are a choking hazard for younger children.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4, Outcome 2Children persist with a long-term project and work together.

Fits these theme days

Long Projects DayBrick Building DayBlock World DayTeamwork Day

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