Build a shape neighborhood
Make a neighborhood from circles, squares and whatever a triangle might become.
Give it a go
- Draw three large shapes with space between them. Choose simple shapes you enjoy making; uneven edges are welcome.
- Turn each shape into a place. A circle might be a bakery for birds, or a square a very small museum.
- Draw paths between the places. Add a shared meeting spot where the neighborhood can gather.
- Imagine a visitor arriving. Trace their route with a finger on the page and tell what they see along the way.
A question to try
Where does everyone meet when it rains?
Make it yours
Make just one building and tell its story. For a shared page, take turns adding a place and asking how it connects to the ones already there.
When you’re finished
Put crayons away and keep the map flat. Use the reverse for another neighborhood if you want to try a different arrangement later.
An original AI-assisted activity suggestion, not classroom tested. An adult should choose suitable materials, supervise as needed and adapt or stop the activity to fit the people taking part.
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