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Mud Brick Building

  • DOMAIN(S)
    Approaches to Play and Learning (APL)
  • INDICATOR(S)
    APL5.4c
  • AGE GROUP(S)
    48-60 months

Give children dirt, water and ice cube trays.  Encourage them to mix together the dirt and water to a firm consistency.  Add to ice cube trays to  "set."  Allow to dry some.  Have the children carefully remove the bricks from the trays.  Have them try to create a building using the bricks.