The classroom fairy brought us a few magical finger puppets to excite us about becoming artists. We had a problem though, we did not have anywhere to use them. A big box was chosen as the best object to use to construct a theatre for the puppets to perform in. Plans were developed using ideas remembered from previous experiences and also from investigations into theatre designs. Violet, Isabelle and Lola thought it important to have sides, Selena decided that the top and bottom part needed to be cut off and Maci felt icicles needed to be added. Violet and Lily wanted to add curtains and Claire added strings to hold them back while the performance would be happening. Haley added a colourful rainbow on the inside to make it decorative.
Over two periods of play the children would add ideas and build on to what others had started. They discussed, collaborated, made decisions and took action all the while respecting each person's contribution.
And then many enjoyed the theatre that was created excitedly taking turns and doing their own thing as a puppet performer.
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