Engineering dens

Many people in our class are interested in den building.  As an outcome of their play with animals, the children started creating homes to protect and nurture their pretend animals. 

We headed out to the Green Class for Forest Friday, and immediately noticed the dip in temperature. The children saw the need to create safe and comfy dens for the real animals we share our schoolyard with. 

Because our students are great little engineers, they headed straight to the drawing board and started making plans. 

Planning continued outside in the shed, sheltered from the wind. We noticed how the shed kept us warm with walls and a roof. 

Then it was out to start building. 

The children are using the inquiry process to learn problem solving, communication, team work, and empathy.