oshc activities
Brick Building Day / Giant Brick City

Giant Brick City

Everyone adds buildings, roads and parks to a shared building brick city.

How to run it

  1. Set up baseplates on a large table or floor.
  2. Agree on city zones such as homes, shops and parks.
  3. Children add buildings and roads over the session.
  4. Tour the city and name the streets.

You will need

  • building bricks
  • baseplates
Make it easier or harderYounger children can build houses; older children can plan roads and services.
SafetySmall bricks are a choking hazard for younger children.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 2, Outcome 4Children collaborate on a shared project and contribute ideas.

Fits these theme days

Brick Building DayLong Projects DayBlock World DayAt the Building SiteTeamwork Day

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