School project for Christmas!!!

As teacher, principal, and school board, I make the decision to break from the normal curriculum at Christmas time!!

This year we did a gingerbread project. The boys had to create their own design to make out of gingerbread. They had to draw it out on graph paper, measure, make stencils and create a final drawing to represent their plan for the final project.

The boys had to read and follow directions, measure accurately, and work together to make the gingerbread. They used their stencils to cut out each piece needed for their project.

Next, they constructed their objects. They had to use problem solving skills to figure out how to put each piece together. They used cans of food for extra support while the icing (mortar) dried. After observing that some of the pieces did not turn out as planned, they had to decide whether it was due to baking or measuring.
We were all pleased with the final projects!! Jack made a castle tower and handmade army men with toothpicks or spaghetti noodles for swords. He created moss green icing for the decoration (mossy castle) and chose the candy for extra decor.

Max made a SWAT truck. He also used a cookie cutter for the men. If you look close, you can see that their was a shoot out. Some men have many bullet holes and lots of blood. One man was run over by the back of the SWAT truck and his arm was severed. Max made black icing for the truck, red sprinkles and red hots for blood and peppermints for the wheels.
As you can see, Max is very festive!!

Next week we will make our annual Christmas cookies!!