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Ideas for a 6 year old wannabe architect

30 replies

SkeletonBatsflyatnight · 19/10/2024 14:26

As the title says dd is obsessed and has asked for her presents theme* to be architect based this year.

I'm planning on getting some kapla and perhaps a book or two but other than that I'm stuck.

We already have
A ridiculous amount of lego, duplo, wooden bricks and magnatiles.
Wooden cabin building kits and teifoc bricks
Lots of art materials
Dolls houses

*When dc1 was little I thought theming our presents to them was a lovely idea! I quickly learnt the error of that but it's tradition!!

OP posts:
SingingSands · 19/10/2024 14:38

Maybe just go with those for the "theme" and then get other presents?

Ozanj · 19/10/2024 14:41

3d puzzles
Engino Stem architecture set
Lego Architecture

Icantbuystrawberries · 19/10/2024 14:42

Have you looked for a trip (you can print a ticket and wrap it up). There’s some lovely museums or even better smaller companies / attractions. There’s a nice place in Sheffield with a working lab.

TheFutureIs · 19/10/2024 14:44

Kapla blocks, look really simple but you can build incredible creations
Lego architecture sets, challenging for little ones but definitely possible for a focused kid

Ihatelittlefriendsusan · 19/10/2024 14:46

What about knex? They do junior sets as well as the mor complex ones depending on her aptitude for them.

Maybe some origami books - teaches a lot about how things are supported to stay in shape etc

NannyR · 19/10/2024 14:46

Drawing stuff for designing his own buildings.

TeamPlaying · 19/10/2024 14:49

Drawing table - obviously proper architects ones are £££ but you can get similar looking craft type tables which will go on to be a useful general purpose desk. With a set of professional looking pencils etc?

Driedonion · 19/10/2024 15:00

Origami kit?

doodleschnoodle · 19/10/2024 15:11

Do you have the 'Iggy Peck, architect' project book? There's a story book that goes alongside too.

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CloudPop · 19/10/2024 15:29

doodleschnoodle · 19/10/2024 15:11

Do you have the 'Iggy Peck, architect' project book? There's a story book that goes alongside too.

amzn.eu/d/0mhxGcY

Ah I was racking my brains trying to remember the name of that book ! Brilliant

Applesandbananaz · 19/10/2024 16:01

Do you have any geo mag sets? They're brilliant for an interested child

bergamotorange · 19/10/2024 16:11

K'nex is really good for building exciting structures.

MrsTerryPratchett · 19/10/2024 16:29

NannyR · 19/10/2024 14:46

Drawing stuff for designing his own buildings.

His?

NannyR · 19/10/2024 17:02

MrsTerryPratchett · 19/10/2024 16:29

His?

I typed in a rush and misread the OP, does that really merit a comment?
I'm not automatically assuming a child wanting to be an architect would be male, which is what I think you are insinuating.

FenywHysbys · 19/10/2024 17:16

Sketch book, set of pencils, a scale ruler and a ‘how to draw buildings’ book… and a slim art case to put it all in…

berrypop · 19/10/2024 17:20

Also the owner of a 6yo dd who loves to design and build stuff and do experiments.

A couple of bits on her list this year (may not quite hit the architect theme but similar):

https://www.learningresources.co.uk/ultimate-inventor-toolkit-5

https://uk.hape.com/magnet-science-lab-e3033

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I'll also be stocking up on slime/putty/dough (anything she can mould and shape basically).

berrypop · 19/10/2024 17:22

Oh and if she hasn't already got it, the Iggy Peck Architect book and there's a companion activity book too.

berrypop · 19/10/2024 17:27

We also have a crazy fort which she loves (and spends hours building different structures with her dad) and this parachute thing which she throws over the top once her fort is built 🤣

https://shop.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/giant-3-4m-play-parachute/?sku=5060028381289&gadsource=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD5LHoDlESkwa8ktPj9VoCCn7YiQ4&gclid=Cj0KCQjwsc24BhDPARIsAFXqAB2i4JmxHcnVpu9ASCQ2ccVLQwaWE0XRK-PUD-h2W8V7PEwIxeI0NHoaAu6xEALwwcB

HanSB · 19/10/2024 17:32

Is it for a birthday or Christmas? At Christmas, if you are in London, there is usually a gingerbread exhibition held at Somerset House where different architect offices contribute a design for a gingerbread city. Can combine with ice skating outside for a special day out.

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 19/10/2024 18:01

Zaha Hadid kids' book

Lots of ideas here

MissRoseDurward · 19/10/2024 18:08

If you're in England, make a plan to visit some of our wonderful cathedrals next year. Maybe give a book about cathedrals, or about your nearest one.

Or whatever is the present day equivalent of I-Spy Buildings or the Observers Book of Architecture, to use on walks around your town.

Nandolorris86 · 19/10/2024 18:15

I work in architecture! your DC will love mechanical pencils and nice rulers.
Also, Posca pens and proper drawing paper.

Think art and geometry. So Spirograph. Squared paper. Colourful fine liners.

Snap circuits have an eco home set / green power set.

A den building kit.

Shhhthedogssleeping · 19/10/2024 18:36

The two architects I know are really good at line drawing, watercolours and photography. Does she have a camera? Maybe that would be good - you can get ones that print the photos out straight away. Just walking about and taking pics of anything that catches her eye, is fun but will help her think about composition and observation and encourages noticing windows, roofs, building styles etc.

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