As part of Carnival Week, my 8 and 6 year-olds were asked to bring a colourful block of ice in a 2 L milk or juice carton. The request came only a few days ahead of time, so I found myself emptying out 2 milk cartons into some very large reusable water bottles. After rinsing them out, we filled them with water, and added a few drops of food colouring and a some sequins for an extra sparkle.
On Tuesday, they built their ice castle. One grade at a time headed outdoors. They passed their blocks to some helpful 6th year students who pieced together the castle. Once they placed their blocks, the children were also asked to find some snow for the mortar. Within 2 hours, the castle was completed, much too the delight of 400 school children.
Unfortunately the castle did not last long as above average temperatures quickly melted the ice blocks. Or fortunately for us, spring has arrived early!
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| Hard at work! |
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| Adding the mortar |
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| Placing the blocks |
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| Our 4-year old did not build it, but was happy to pose after school |
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| Posing with a few friends and the finished product! |
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