October 2015 Homeschool Club

Thanks to some pinterest inspiration, we explored 3D art and architecture.

We spent some time looking through books each kid found interesting - I pulled about 20 books regarding artists, museums, architecture, famous spaces around the world, architects, etc. They pointed out what they found appealing and what they did not.

Then we created our own 3D art using only the supplies I provided: plastic cups of paint, hot glue, CDs, wood blocks, egg cartons, and tin can tops.

Then we practiced teamwork by stacking cups WITHOUT using our hands, only string and rubber bands.

We finished up with larger-scale building and creating.

100 Cup Structure

It's tall! It takes patience! It's unique! It is loud when it falls down! :)

Our latest play table is 100 CUP STRUCTURE! It literally took 30 seconds for kids to start playing with it once I had it all set up. I'm excited to see the pictures the kids take of their creations.

I plan to put up a sign near this activity advertising our next Homeschool Club meeting as we will do 3D art and architecture activities.

I am not sure how long I will leave this up. The cups are plastic, so if somebody is too rough on them, they won't last very long. We'll also see what my co-workers say about the noise after a while... or maybe put a rug underneath the table ;)