Mario Castle

Learning Goals: Literacy, Writing, Mutually-Directed Play, Block Play

Lead a discussion to help the class decide on what to build in their building centre. If your class likes Mario Video Games, then see if they are interested in building a Mario Castle!

Brainstorm the materials the class would need to create their structure.

Provide students with materials and supporte them to work together to design, build, and revise their castle.

As an extension, use classroom writing materials to create signs and decorations for the castle!
Various blocks

Paper for signs

Any additional brainstormed materials (recycled materials, etc.)
Have students create any structure based on their interests or community (i.e. skyscraper, apartment building, barn).
The educator led a discussion to support the class in deciding what to build in their building centre. The act of constructing, reviewing, and revising the building was done by the students.

The children completely directed the play within the context that was established by the educator. After establishing the context, the educator was an unobtrusive observer.

What did this class do?