Get access to our Curriculum Library

Our curriculum is available to individual educators and parents who are looking to run this program directly with a group of young learners. It is also available for larger institutions looking to license the program to distribute on a larger scale. Each unit focuses on roles essential to building a house, offering 45-60 minute modules with background information, lesson instructions, printables, activity guides, and supplemental resources.

  • Unit 1

    UNIT 1 ( 6 Modules)

    Planning and designing a house

    Learn the parts of a house, commonly used materials, and how to design a strong and sturdy home.

    Trades: Architect, Engineer

  • Unit 2

    UNIT 2 (6 Modules)

    Breaking ground: building the infrastructure

    Construction begins! From breaking ground to construction site safety, learn how to build a sturdy frame for a house.

    Trades: General Contractor, Excavator, Concrete Laborer, Framer

  • Unit 3

    UNIT 3 (6 Modules)

    Setting up utilities: water, plumbing, and electricity

    Learn why we need plumbing and electrical, and how they are installed within the walls.

    Trades: Electrician, Plumber

  • Unit 4

    Unit 4 (5 Modules)

    Protecting a house from the elements

    Learn how walls, insulation, HVAC, and a roof help regulate temperature, provide comfort, and protect you from the weather.

    Trades: Drywaller, Insulation, Roofer, HVAC

  • Unit 5

    Unit 5 (5 Modules)

    Adding color, pattern, and texture

    Discover how surfaces and finishes are made, and how they look and feel, from floors to walls to cabinets.

    Trades: Cabinet Manufacturer, Finish Carpenter, Tiler, Painter

  • Unit 6

    Unit 6 (5 Modules)

    Making your house a home

    Learn about the creative choices you can make inside and outside of your home to make it feel personal.

    Trades: Interior designer, Landscaper

Additional Resources

Explore our free resources with kids at home, school, or in any learning environment.

  • Becoming a Tiler

    Color and design your own tiles to create a unique pattern.

  • Build a Community

    Work together to build and light up the structures that make up a community.

  • Design Your Dream Room

    Tap into your inner designer! Create a miniature dream room in a shoe box.

  • Frame Your Way To The Top

    Ready, set, build! Construct the tallest structure you can using marshmallows and toothpicks, then put it to the test.

  • Snacktivity

    Design and build an edible house out of sweet treats.

  • Meet the Architect

    The designer behind every home

  • Meet the Engineer

    The problem solvers behind every building

  • Meet the General Contractor

    The leader behind every build

  • Meet the Excavator

    Digging the way for future homes

  • Meet the Concrete Laborers

    The foundation of homebuilding

  • Meet the Framer

    Building the skeleton of a home

  • Meet the Electrician

    Powering every home

  • Meet the Plumber

    Bringing running water home

  • Meet the Drywaller

    The finishing touch behind every home

  • Meet the Insulation Installer

    Keeping homes cozy in every season

  • Meet the Roofer

    Protecting homes from the top down

  • Meet the HVAC Technician

    The expert behind your home’s comfort