Putting snow on all around each ice block to help them stick together.
It took a great deal of snow for this project! Some of the children filled a bucket with loose snow to help the builders.
We had to make sure we packed the snow really tight. Some of the children used their shovels to pat the snow down and make sure each block was secure.
More snow and more patting!!
Lining up the blocks just right takes a lot of concentration.
Carrying over blocks two at a time!!
Looking near and far for more ice blocks.
It is a group effort.
Feeling along the top of the blocks to see if they are all smooth and level.
We are almost done! We just need a few finishing touches.
Now it looks more like a "Castle Fort!"
"Wait..it needs a draw bridge!!"
Helping hands make light work!
We are all finished and so proud of all our hard work!
We can't wait to come back on Monday and make some ice furniture!!
~ Mrs. Pollreis
Ice idea (I mean nice idea!). I watched this work take place outside my window. It was a big project with many participants, and filled with tons of team work and smiles. What a joy to see these types a of things happen day after day. Keep up all the good work children!
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