Let's Get Building and Using Construction kits

This project focuses on building and construction. The majority of children will be aware of buildings such as roads, bridges and houses in their local environment. They may have seen, for example, frameworks, trenches, scaffolding and a variety of tools and equipment linked to this activity. They may be familiar will construction kits either at home or in school, and free play should be encouraged to familiarise them with the parts and joining these in different ways.

The resources in this pack include two PowerPoint presentations with picture and questions on building roles, materials the use of tools, a vocabulary and full details of how the activities might be realised and fitted into themes in your school and to meet the requirements of the statutory framework.

Also included is updated guidance on using construction kits effectively with full advice on using, auditing and the value of kits in learning and teaching.