Imagine sitting out in Forest School on a cold winter day when in the distance the sound of sleigh bells is heard. The children in their excitement rush over to see who it is and all that is left in the ivy is a letter.
The letter is plucked from the ivy and enthusiastically the children, upon seeing that the letter is addressed to them, pull the letter open to find a message from Father Christmas.
The excitement grows as one of the children reads out the message which goes something like this:-
The children quickly make the task clear in their minds and split in to small groups and dash off to find a tree and collect materials to start building. Much negotiation, planning evaluating, designing and making takes place as the children come up with all sorts of ideas for their houses.
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| Floor plan completed |
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| Leaves on the roof |
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A pathway leading to the house
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While the children are building there is the opportunity to speak to Father Christmas to tell him about all their ideas.
Late last night I was sure I saw a sleigh fly past and magic fairy dust covered the site.
Now we know next year little elves will be living among us.
