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Brick Building Day / Brick Build Family Vote

Brick Build Family Vote

Children name and photograph their builds for a display board and families vote for favourites over two weeks.

How to run it

  1. Have children build and name their creation.
  2. Photograph each build and print the photos.
  3. Set up a display board with voting slips.
  4. Count votes after two weeks and celebrate everyone.

You will need

  • building bricks
  • camera
  • display board
  • voting slips
Make it easier or harderYounger children can name their build; older children can write a short description.
SafetyGet photo permission before displaying images of children.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 1, Outcome 2Children take pride in their work and connect families with the service.

Fits these theme days

Brick Building DayNational Families WeekLong Projects DayBlock World DayPhotography Day

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