Heather Korb

Years ago, when my kids were young, I began collecting and testing architecture-related projects that I could bring to one of our homeschool groups. Whether for science or crafts, I naturally wanted to bring my own expertise and interest in architecture, planning and map-making to the table. And we know kids learn better when there's some sort of hands-on, creative making involved. Drawing maps on a field trip. Photo by author One of my favorite resources for unique architecture-adjacent...

Architecture is about designing buildings, yes, but architecture as a topic is so broad, so multidisciplinary, so expansive through place and time, that it can be studied in a variety of academic, creative and collaborative ways, and yes, with kids! Learning architecture at any young age offers kids a path to participate in designing the world they want to live in. Exhibit at Expo Dubai, photo by author Architecture is STEAM Architecture is an officially recognized STEM subject. I would...