In the Community Family Workshop in the school garden
November 2008

Dylan and his daddy made this den together. They made a fire with pieces of wood and golden leaves for flames. Ben liked Dylan’s den because it had a fire outside.
Emily said, “I liked building the den. It was Emily’s idea to build a wigwam. Her nanny enjoyed all the ideas they had together. Charlie liked the way the wind blew in Emily’s den and Rebecca liked it because it had sprinkles on. Connie liked the wind chimes. Connie liked
Rudy made a den for insects. He worked with his mum. They had two nests inside the den, one for red ants and one for black ants. They put in logs and shells so the insects could get in and out. Lucy liked building the den with her daddy. She thought that building the roof was the best thing. Ethan enjoyed building his shelter he said, “Let's take some long sticks and cover up the shelter so no one can see in, let,s decorate it with all different colours.” Ethan’s mum loved the lovely choice of material. Matthew really liked coming up with all the ideas for the den.
Polly liked building the den and feeling the things inside. Her daddy liked working and planning together. Isobel spent a long time making the doorway. “I liked making the doorway and putting the decoration on.”








