Skyscraper Fun!

It’s Skyscraper Day–a day to celebrate those amazing structures that give large cities their well-known skylines. So, what is a skyscraper? Technically, it’s a structure that is over 40 stories. And why is September 3 National Skyscraper Day? Because it’s the birthday of Louis H. Sullivan–an accomplished architect who is known as “the father of skyscrapers.”

To celebrate the day, here’s a fun arts and crafts project that contrasts a city night with a country night. This bonus idea is an example of the wonderful activities you get with The Mailbox Gold! Gold is The Mailbox monthly magazine online plus access to our HUGE online library of activities for your grade level. Click here for a free trial.

Country Night, City Night
To make this simple artwork, fold a sheet of dark blue or purple paper in half. On one side of the folded paper, draw a hill with a black crayon. Then glue a small black house shape on the hill. Glue two squares of yellow tissue paper (windows) to the house. Then attach star stickers to the sky. On the opposite half of the paper, glue black construction paper skyscrapers. Use a white crayon to make dots (windows) on the skyscrapers. Then rub the side of the crayon on the page to make a soft  glow.


2 thoughts on “Skyscraper Fun!

  1. I love the country night/city night artwork. It is perfect to use in many different centers. And thanks to your idea, I’ve recalled one classic book and found a few new books that would go with this theme/activity/artwork:
    The City Mouse and the Country Mouse
    Country Kid, City Kid
    The City Kid and The Suburb Kid
    City Witch, Country Witch

    Thank you, Mailbox, for sharing this idea!

  2. What a cool idea. Love Ruth’s suggestion for books. I can see the kiddos building their own skyscrapers using shoe boxes. Fun idea. Thanks mailbox

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