oshc activities
Rocket and Plane Day / Building Brick Planes

Building Brick Planes

Children design and build planes from building bricks, testing different wing shapes and sharing how their designs would fly.

How to run it

  1. Set out tubs of building bricks and wheels.
  2. Show a few photos of different aircraft for inspiration.
  3. Let children build a plane, jet or helicopter.
  4. Hold an airshow where each builder explains their design.

You will need

  • building bricks
  • plane photos
Make it easier or harderUse large bricks for younger children, or set a challenge like building the longest wingspan for older ones.
SafetyKeep small bricks away from children who mouth objects.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4Children plan, build and adjust designs, developing problem-solving skills.

Fits these theme days

Rocket and Plane DayBrick Building DayPlanes, Trains and AutomobilesFlying High

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