Book details
Make This Castle: Usborne Cut Out Models
Description
From dinosaurs to doll's houses and castles to cathedrals, the titles in the Usborne Cut-Out Models series require only glue, scissors and a craft knife to make the most intricate and exciting creations. This can be combined with three other models; a town, a village and a cathedral. Each model is from the same period and all four can be joined together.
Age
9-12
Text complexity
proficient
Length
32 pages
Book in series
#2
Why to read
- Educational Value: The 'Make This Castle: Usborne Cut Out Models' book provides a hands-on learning experience about medieval architecture and history, allowing readers to understand the structure and purpose of castles while engaging in a creative activity.
- Family Bonding Activity: Building the cut-out castle model can be a fun and collaborative project for family members of all ages, fostering teamwork and creating an opportunity for quality time spent together.
- Development of Fine Motor Skills: The process of cutting, folding, and assembling the model helps in the development of fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination, which are important for children's growth and adults' dexterity maintenance.
- Inspires Creativity and Imagination: Assembling the castle model encourages imaginative play and storytelling, allowing readers to create their own narratives and scenarios, which can be especially stimulating for young minds.