Friday, February 21, 2020

This Road was Built in a Day, and Another One on the Next


In February, we have been learning about various careers.  Part of our work has been using these giant wooden blocks to build... roads, castles, hospitals... whatever the children imagine!


We have talked about what bulldozers, cement mixers, and dump trucks are useful for.



We have tested the durability of our structures.




We have revised and rebuilt in true engineering and constructing form!


We have even worked in a small world construction site moving rocks, logs, and dirt (beans).



We honed our fine motor skills by learning how to hold a nail (golf tee) and hammer.


It wasn't easy, and took a lot of practice.  We persisted and learned something new!




Friend "Sandwich" even learned how to use the claw side of the hammer to remove his nails!  What a thorough introduction of construction, carpentry, and engineering.  More careers to come...

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