Collaborative Play
Learning Goals: STEM, Cooperation, Mutually-Directed Play
What did this class do?
During the winter months this class decided to build an igloo in the classroom.
The class discussed what an igloo would look like and determined the materials that would be needed to create the igloo.
The educator provided recycled cardboard and paint for students to create ice blocks. A large wall-length piece of paper was posted behind the igloo for students to draw pictures of images they associated with cold weather and igloos.
Suggested Resources:
Cardboard
Paint
White paper
Other Ideas:
Have students create any outdoor structure inspired by your climate and geographical region (ie. mountain, tents, etc.)
Why is it Collaborative Play?
The educator and students worked together to determine the materials and propose ideas on how to create the structure indoors.
The children came up with the idea to build igloos and the educator supported the children’s construction.