After two weeks of castle building, we finally took our build apart today. While it was disappointing for all of us, we had so much fun throughout the entire process!
From the start, the class had a vision. We sat down and planned out each room, decoration, and feature of our future castle. The kids took inspiration from medieval castles around the world we'd studied (wall structures from English castles, turrets from Swedish castles, and decorations in the style of Japanese castles from the time period). Once we had our plan mapped out, the class grabbed some cardboard and duct tape and got to work!
Students researched historical castles to learn about all the different rooms as well as the people that occupied the fantastic homes!
Others created decorations such as flowers, torches, tapestries, and Seabury flags.
Every castle needs a portcullis and drawbridge! This was a tricky challenge that took lots of trial and error.
The castle walls were another challenge. Students created secret tunnels, a bed chamber, a kitchen, a dungeon, windows, watch towers, and more!
(Left) A knight with his crafted bow, arrows, and quiver.
(Right) A queen with her crafted crown!
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