Put on an architect’s hat. You might discover a place filled with patterns and colors.
A place for friends.
A place for a party — with pets.
A place for quiet thoughts.
A place to dream.
The children at Carlin Springs Elementary School created these designs in after school art club. Materials included recycled boxes, plastic lids, ribbons, beads, pipe cleaners, colored papers, markers, stickers, tape, glue, paint, and photos.
Often we look at books from the public library for inspiration. For younger children, you might read Home by Carson Ellis or In a Blue Room by Jim Averbeck. For older children, I bring out a book I bought many years ago, Houses by Piero Ventura. We design by drawing, cutting, folding, and gluing until our homes are complete!
Liz Macklin -- Writer & Illustrator 
Thanks, Liz. Your Dream & Design! project sounds great. John Clarke
Happy New Year, John! Thank you. The children have such energy and creativity. It’s fun to offer a place to express it.