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The Paper House was originally created as part the Great American Teach In. It was developed with young children in mind. This fun activity will show kids the basic parts of a house and teach them how a house is put together. It is an excellent classroom activity and appropriate for children ages 6-10. This kit includes a set of instructions to hand out to each child and templates for the house parts. The instructions show a plan and an elevation for a simple house and offer simple visual instructions that even the youngest children can follow.
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Paper House The Paper House was originally created as part the Great American Teach In. It was developed with young children in mind.
This fun activity will show kids the basic parts of a house and teach them how a house is put together. It is an excellent classroom activity and appropriate for children ages 6-10.
This kit includes a set of instructions to hand out to each child and templates for the house parts. The instructions show a plan and an elevation for a simple house and offer simple visual instructions that even the youngest children can follow.
Allow children to color in their templates before cutting the parts. After cutting an assembling the house let children glue the doors and windows. Different window and door styles are provided for the kids to glue on their structures. Each kid will have the opportunity to choose a style and use it on their design. This will allow them to customize their house. It is recommended to allow children to express themselves by choosing their own color and window and door styles. As the children work on the house talk about the different components that make a home and why those might be necessary.
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Time Frame: Please allow 45-60 minutes, depending on children's age.
Special Instructions: Print the template pages in cardboard or stock paper. Set printer to double side setting for best results. Refer to your printer instruction for settings about double side printing if available.
Note: This activity might be difficult for children younger than 6. It is recommended to pre-cut the pieces for children 6 and under or children that might have difficulty cutting with scissors.
Above all, have fun!
1. Insert part B into part A.
2. Insert part C into part A.
3. Glue parts E & F onto parts B, C, & C.
4. Glue windows & doors to front of part B.
5. Insert part G onto part A and glue.
5. Insert part D into all walls, fold tabs, and glue remaining doors & windows.
Instructions:A B C
Plan
Elevation
View
Color parts Cut all parts.
Assemble all parts
Fold along dotted lines
D
Paper House Color and assemble your paper house. Don't forget to add your own touches.
L. M. Sherrard © 2009 - All rights reserved
L. M. Sherrard © 2009 - All rights reserved
For best results, print template pages back to back by setting your printer to double side printing. Cut along black lines, cut labled boxes (ie. DC), fold along dash lines.
Template page A front
AC AC
AB
PAP
ER
HO
US
E
L. M. Sherrard © 2009 - All rights reserved
For best results, print template pages back to back by setting your printer to double side printing. Cut along black lines, cut labled boxes (ie. DC), fold along dash lines.
Template page A back
L. M. Sherrard © 2009 - All rights reserved For best results, print template pages back to back by setting your printer to double side printing. Cut along black lines, fold along dash lines.
Template page B front
L. M. Sherrard © 2009 - All rights reserved
For best results, print template pages back to back by setting your printer to double side printing. Cut along black lines, fold along dash lines.
Template page B back
