We found that the habit of striving for accuracy was really important when constructing compost bins. James used a ruler to measure the pieces of wood to fit perfectly and we noticed how closely we had to work together to get the corners to come together with accuracy.
Harry noticed his Dad nailing a large nail in at an angle and quickly followed his lead. James said, "Wait Harry, that one won't go there. It doesn't need to be reinforced!" Harry stepped away and asked, "But you did that?"
'Yes Harry, I did but I needed to make that part stronger." Harry was happy then, understanding his Dad's explanation. Manaakitanga is so evident between Harry and his Dad.
Other budding builders got totally involved; Issac used a real saw with James' guiding hand, "Push it right down and pull it right back up again. Like this!" Issac worked really hard.
The hammer hands were on track too as the bins began to take shape. Issac P said "I'm a builder like Pete (Issac's Grandfather). He lives up on the hill."
A huge thanks to Harry's Dad, James, for taking the time to come in and construct the bins with the children. They love being involved in real work and being with a 'Dad' and doing what Dad's do.
He tangata! He tangata! He tangata!
It is people! It is people! It is people!
No comments:
Post a Comment