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Design and Build a House Based on the Three Little Pigs

Relation to National Curriculum in England: = Art & Design = Design & Technology = English = Maths = Science
	Activity 5 Design And Build A House Based On The Three Little Pigs	The Three Little Pigs story book Shredded paper Craft lolly sticks Duplo / Lego / wodden blocks	Ar1/1.1 to use a range of materials creatively to design and make products Dt1/1.4a build structures, exploring how they can be made stronger, stiffer and more stable En1/2.2a develop pleasure in reading, motivation to read, vocabulary and understanding by: becoming very familiar with key stories, fairy stories and traditional tales, retelling them and considering their particular characteristics

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Activity 5

Design And Build A House Based On The Three Little Pigs

The Three Little Pigs story book
Shredded paper
Craft lolly sticks
Duplo / Lego / wodden blocks

Ar1/1.1 to use a range of materials creatively to design and make products
Dt1/1.4a build structures, exploring how they can be made stronger, stiffer and more stable
En1/2.2a develop pleasure in reading, motivation to read, vocabulary and understanding by: becoming very familiar with key stories, fairy stories and traditional tales, retelling them and considering their particular characteristics

Activity 5
Design And Build A House Based On The Three Little Pigs

Practical Resources:

The Three Little Pigs story book
Shredded paper
Craft lolly sticks
Duplo / Lego / wodden blocks

Relation to Curriculum in England:

Ar1/1.1 to use a range of materials creatively to design and make products
Dt1/1.4a build structures, exploring how they can be made stronger, stiffer and more stable
En1/2.2a develop pleasure in reading, motivation to read, vocabulary and understanding by: becoming very familiar with key stories, fairy stories and traditional tales, retelling them and considering their particular characteristics

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Encourage your child to design and construct three different houses using shredded paper, sticks, and blocks after reading The Three Little Pigs. This activity is aimed at developing their understanding of which materials make strong and stable houses. It also aligns with several points of the English National Curriculum, including English, Art, and Design & Technology, making it a perfect activity for both homeschooling and schools.

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