My little guy has been crafting away at a Castle for days now. He spends hours each day cutting and taping. While he's done impressively by my standards, he finally experienced frustration today. (I love to let the kids learn by discovery whenever possible and prefer to stay out of the way until they decide they need help) Today, I promised we'd build one together so pulled out the posterboard this evening. I set him to cutting battlements while I took Paige to play practice thinking I'd figure out the details tomorrow.
Back home, with everyone soundly in bed, I did some Googling and found some GREAT resources. (Free, of course) One, for an amazing Castle that I can print right onto cardstock. Check THIS out! I tested a page just to make sure they work well and it's wonderful. Tomorrow I'll print onto cardstock and he can color his walls. We'll then tape them together to make this impressive Castle. I'm sure he'll have lots of fun personalizing it. I think we'll add some extra walls to leave lots of room inside for stables, gardens, etc.
I also found the below items from the Tapestry of Grace site HERE These are additional activities to go with their curriculum. There are so many great ideas here!
The coloring pages are excellent and my kids will love to tour the amazing Lego castle. Be sure and click the main link and take advantage of all the great resources offered here! |
• Oct. 19, 2007 - Untitled Comment
we just printed out the castle and my little guy is looking forward to building it.