The POOF-Slinky 8701 Slinky Science Young Architect is a building set for aspiring, young architects and features a reusable design. This architect tool comes with an 18-inch by 24-inch work mat and everything you need to create 3D models in just (3) easy steps. You will first need to design the floor plan using the included room templates. Architects draw floor plans in “plan view”. Place a large piece of tracing paper on your clear acrylic work mat. Then, on a table or floor, lay out your room templates until you have a basic idea of what you want your house to look like. The second step is finishing the floor plan using furniture guides and colored pencils. Add furniture and door swings to each room and when your plan is completely furnished, use colored pencils to color the furniture. The third step is building a 3D model on top of your floor plan. Place the cornerblocks on all corners intersecting walls. Then place the walls inside the cornerblocks. The most important thing to remember is be creative! Design rooms of all shapes and sizes and build a 3-story mansion using (3) different sheets of paper. This set includes (9) room templates, (6) large pieces of tracing paper, (3) furniture guides, acrylic wall and blocks, sheet of peel and stick doors and windows, 18-inch by 24-inch acrylic work mat, (4) colored pencils and a 7-page fun and fact manual. This is Slinky Science experiment number 150 of a series of science kits that combine the elements of learning and fun to provide hours of educational entertainment. The POOF-Slinky 8701 Slinky Science Young Architect Building Set is recommended for children 10-years of age and older. POOF-Slinky, Inc. is the maker of Poof, Slinky, Ideal and Scientific Explorer Brands. Our product lines offer new exciting play with the highly successful Sno-Toys line, Fuzzoodles activity kits, as well as timeless classics, such as the original Slinky, Ideal table-top games, wood construction sets and over 400 other products. Product in packaging Slinky Science is a series of science kits that combine the elements of learning and fun Learn Basic Principles of Design and Architecture This kit comes with everything you need to draw floor plans and furnish the newly designed space. Use the facts manual, furniture guides and other pieces to build a beautiful 3-story mansion with rooms of all shapes and sizes. This kit will teach you some basic principles of architecture. Build and customize this mansion to your hearts desires by changing the shapes of rooms or the layout of the building. Of course, you can furnish your house any way you like. Fun Educational Experience This set helps with hand and eye coordination and other fine motor skills. Use the peel and stick doors and tracing paper to add tiny details. This is a great tool for learning some of the most basic principles of design and architecture and is perfect for the budding architect. Exploratory learning improves memory and keeps kids engaged with hands-on learning experiences. These experiments are the closest educators have come to creating an authentic learning experience. Kids will love it and learn at the same time. Everything You Need to be Creative With tracing paper, templates and furniture guides, this huge kit comes with everything you need to start building your 3D mansion. Once you’ve built the house, the next step is to furnish the house using colored pencils, furniture guides and other pieces. This kit comes with a 24-inch acrylic work mat. What"s In The Box? The Young Architect Building Set includes (9) room templates, (6) large pieces of tracing paper, (3) furniture guides, acrylic wall and blocks, sheet of peel and stick doors and windows, 18-inch by 24-inch acrylic work mat, (4) colored pencils and a 7-page fun and fact manual. Out of the package