08.05.14 : Den Building Day
The outcome of the children's hardwork. Their very own DenCity. They build the walls, roof and base out of cardboard materials. They also provide a proper entrance, window openings and a TV set for their den. It was very interestin to witness the children's capabilities in building the den out of materials which need alterings in order for it to work best. The outcomes of all four dens were beyond our imagination. I personally was really impressed.
Posted 13 May 2014 18:37
08.05.14 : Den Building Day
Brandon and his two friends were playing around once the den was finished.They created their own pillow from cardboards and play pretend to be asleep. It's amazing how children were acting so spontaneously in their den.
Posted 13 May 2014 18:30
08.05.14 : Den Building Day
Each children had their own task/scope of work as discussed with their group. They explore ways to construct from the base towards covering the spaces inside their den. They took their assigned responsibilities really well and were very satisfied with the outcome at the end. The children even highlighted about achieving the aim of having all seven of them to fit inside the den in order to protect themselves from the alien attack.
Posted 13 May 2014 18:26
08.05.14 : Den Building Day
The children (in groups) discussed on how they would build their den, with the guidance from the Den Helpers and our Collaborators as well. They learn about give and take situations and the importance of teamwork.
Posted 13 May 2014 18:21
08.05.14 : Den Building Day
Children were divided into four groups and each of them chose their own materials which could help them build their DenCity.
Posted 13 May 2014 18:17
08.05.14 : Den Building Day
Den Helpers are setting up cameras and video cameras for documentation purposes.
Posted 13 May 2014 18:16
08.05.14 : Den Building Day
The materials are laid at the one side so that it could be viewed clearly by the children. Materials are not given directly as to allow the children to make decisions when expanding their creativity.
Posted 13 May 2014 18:15
06.05.14 : Pre Den Building Day
Alivia and her masterpiece. (imaginary DenCity)
Posted 13 May 2014 18:13
06.08.14 : Pre Den Building Day
Impressed by the children's self directed capabilities. They moved on from drawing out their imaginations / interpretations of their dens from paper to actual concrete floors without being told.
Posted 12 May 2014 12:20
06.08.14 : Pre Den Building Day
Alivia : The way Max (her alien friend) says hello in alien language is 'KOM'
Posted 12 May 2014 12:15
06.08.14 : Pre Den Building Day
Alivia : We can draw on these concrete floors?
Me : Yes, Of course!
Alivia : Oh My God, best day of my life!!
Posted 12 May 2014 12:10
01.05.14 : Meeting with the DEN HELPERS (First and Second years).
Brainstorming ideas and came up with two interesting narratives for the Den Building Day. Very Cool outcome!
Posted 7 May 2014 10:37
