To represent a full picture of life in medieval times
Bring your city to life with people, objects, and visual interest.Bring your city to life with people, objects, and visual interest.
ACTIVITY PROMPT
Bring parts of your city to life with spinning, sliding, or moving cardboard elements.
ACTIVITY MATERIALS
Sturdy material for the 3D sculpture (thin cardboard, 180g paper).
Cutting tools (scissors, craft knife, etc.)
Ruler and pencil for measurements.
Glue/tape (glue gun or craft glue)
Rubber bands, zip tie, brads
Popsicles and white string
1st
Assemble
Place buildings after streets and open spaces are marked.
Start with large, central buildings first (cathedral, city hall, guild halls).
Then add medium buildings (merchant houses, tavern, guild workshops).
Finally, place small houses and suburban buildings around the edges.
Make sure all districts are accessible via streets.
Adjust building placement or street width if needed.
2nd
Add Everyday Objects
Think of what you can add as details
Carts: place near markets or along streets.
Wells: put in plazas, near churches, or in residential areas.
Benches: add near plazas or along wider streets.
Add Natural Features
Trees or small bushes in plazas, along streets, and in suburban gardens.
Green paper can represent gardens and fields in suburban districts.
Decorate Buildings
Add simple painted textures or patterns on building facades (windows, doors, roof tiles).
Optional: add small flags on towers, market stalls, or city gates.
Tips:
Keep moving parts simple to avoid breaking.
Make sure elements are scaled proportionally to the 1:50 city.
Even a small spinning windmill or rotating sign adds lots of life to the model.
