The Eiffel Tower is Paris's signature landmark.
Paris is the capital of France and often called "The City of Light." It is one of the world's most famous cities. Children worldwide recognize Paris landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe and Notre Dame Cathedral. Whether you're planning a trip to Paris or just wanting to learn more about this renowned city, your children will enjoy these Paris-related activities.
Paris Postcards
Show children pictures of various Paris landmarks. Ideas could include Notre Dame Cathedral, the Louvre Museum, the Champs-Elysees avenue and the Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower, the Bastille or Sacre-Coeur Basilica
After viewing the landmarks and selecting a favorite, give children postcard-sized pieces of white cardstock and let them create a drawing of the landmark. Then, let children flip over their postcards and write a letter to a friend, telling them some things they've learned about the Parisian attractions. You can "stamp" the postcards with a sticker and a rubber stamp.
French Flag
Paris is full of colorful French flags waving in the breeze. Children can easily create a French flag from construction paper. Give each child a 9-by-12-inch sheet of white construction paper. Each child will also need 9-by-4-inch pieces of red and blue construction paper.
To create the flag, glue the blue piece farthest to the left, leave the center white and glue the red piece farthest to the right. Voila. You now have a French flag. Children may wish to add a dowel rod to the left side as a flagpole.
Eiffel Tower Model
The Eiffel Tower is a landmark that intrigues adults and children alike. Kids can create a model Eiffel Tower. Provide a box of craft sticks for children, along with a picture of the Eiffel Tower. Let them create a three-dimensional tower similar to the Eiffel Tower. Or an easier version for younger children would involve using craft sticks glued onto construction paper to create a more basic tower.
Children may enjoy cutting out a pre-printed Eiffel Tower and assembling it. Check the second reference at the bottom of this article for a link on this activity.
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