Not sure if this is the right place, but here goes.
My dd is 9. She says she wants to be an architect when she grows up. Specifically, she wants to be an eco-friendly architect who designs interesting places for children (parks, schools, etc.). I love this about her.
Whenever she can get her hands on an empty box (soda, shoes, neighbor's garbage...) she will spend HOURS with scissors, tape, and markers turning it into some kind of building (usually for her animal toys). But I can tell that she's kind of disappointed with it sometimes.
I'd like to be able to give her some supplies that allow her to explore this in a less...crap way. If that makes any sense.
Legos/building blocks are not the answer...partly because she's 9, and because part of what she loves is making things her own way. A merry-go-round in the shape of a cupcake, for example. She also loves coloring/painting and decorating things.
So, I'm not sure what's out there? Modeling clay? Not sure if that's what she really would like. I'm not comfortable giving her actual wood and nails just yet, lol.
I kind of like the idea of a wooden dollhouse that she can paint and decorate herself, but I'm sure they're a bit expensive, and once she's done...that's it.
Any ideas? Or should I just try to find better cardboard for her? Thanks!
My dd is 9. She says she wants to be an architect when she grows up. Specifically, she wants to be an eco-friendly architect who designs interesting places for children (parks, schools, etc.). I love this about her.
Whenever she can get her hands on an empty box (soda, shoes, neighbor's garbage...) she will spend HOURS with scissors, tape, and markers turning it into some kind of building (usually for her animal toys). But I can tell that she's kind of disappointed with it sometimes.
I'd like to be able to give her some supplies that allow her to explore this in a less...crap way. If that makes any sense.
Legos/building blocks are not the answer...partly because she's 9, and because part of what she loves is making things her own way. A merry-go-round in the shape of a cupcake, for example. She also loves coloring/painting and decorating things.
So, I'm not sure what's out there? Modeling clay? Not sure if that's what she really would like. I'm not comfortable giving her actual wood and nails just yet, lol.
I kind of like the idea of a wooden dollhouse that she can paint and decorate herself, but I'm sure they're a bit expensive, and once she's done...that's it.
Any ideas? Or should I just try to find better cardboard for her? Thanks!