Blueprints and Architecture Activity for Kids: Dream House Projects
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Looking for a hands-on, creative way to introduce kids to architecture and design? This architecture activity for kids is inspired by the legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright, whose birthday is celebrated in June. It’s the perfect way to blend art, math, history, and STEM concepts into one engaging project.
Who Was Frank Lloyd Wright?
Frank Lloyd Wright (1867–1959) is one of America’s most iconic architects, known for designing innovative, nature-inspired structures that blended beautifully with their surroundings. Some of his most famous works include Fallingwater, the Guggenheim Museum, and the Robie House. Wright believed architecture should reflect harmony with the environment—a concept he called organic architecture.
Exploring Wright’s life and designs offers a meaningful way to connect kids to architecture, art, and cultural history. He is a fantastic figure to study as part of your blueprints and architecture activity for kids unit.
Dream House Project: Blueprint & Design for Kids
This activity was inspired by a project I used to teach in my high school interior design class. We created blueprints, designed dream homes, and explored creative design choices like paint colors, textures, and furniture layouts.
Now I’m bringing that same idea into our homeschool with my kids using a printable blueprint set!
What’s Included in the Printable Set
- Several different pre-drawn house blueprints
- Blank individual room templates to create your own custom layout
- Great for elementary to middle school students
You can:
- Design a full home from scratch
- Decorate rooms with drawings, stickers, or magazine cutouts
- Explore architectural layout and spatial thinking
How to Use the Architecture Printables
- Choose between a pre-drawn house or build your own layout with room templates.
- Color and decorate the floorplan.
- Label rooms, add furniture, and make creative design choices.
- Use rulers and graph paper to scale your home if working with older kids.
- Create a 3D model or diorama to extend the learning.
This architecture for kids project is a fantastic blend of math (area, perimeter, geometry) and art (design, drawing, creativity).
My younger son used a pre-made blueprint house template and designed his house that way. My daughter loved creating her own with the individual rooms.
Architecture Books for Kids
Here are some of our favorite books that introduce architectural concepts in fun, accessible ways:
- Frank Lloyd Wright for Kids: His Life and Ideas, 21 Activities for Kids by Kathleen Thorne-Thomsen
- Iggy Peck Architect by Andrea Beaty
- Famous Buildings of Frank Lloyd Wright (Dover Coloring Book)
- Future Architect’s Handbook by Barbara Beck
- The Aspiring Architect: An Activity Book for Kids by Travis Kelly Wilson
- Who Was Frank Lloyd Wright? by Ellen Labrecque
- Archidoodle: The Architect’s Activity Book by Steve Bowkett
- Draw 50 Buildings and Other Structures by Lee Ames
- Cool Architecture by Simon Armstrong
- 13 Architects Children Should Know by Florian Heine
- The Story of Buildings: From the Pyramids to the Sydney Opera House by Patrick Dillon
- Home Quick Planner: Reusable Peel & Stick Furniture & Architectural Symbols by Daniel K, Reif
- Doodle Design & Draw Dream Rooms by Ellen Christiansen Kraft
Learning Extensions and Tools
- Try the Area & Perimeter City STEM Project to connect architecture with math
Scientific Explorer Young Architect Building Kids
Scientific Explorer Young Architect City Planner Set
Beginner’s Drawing Architect Kit
Whether your child dreams of being an architect or just loves drawing houses, this printable architecture activity for kids is a fun and educational way to dive into the world of design.
You can grab the printable Blueprint House Design Set in my shop!
Tag me if your child designs a home—I’d love to see what they come up with!
When you buy the blueprint template what format are they in?
All of my printables come in a PDF file.