News & Inspiration for Nova Scotia
As everyone knows, once autumn arrives, wood fairies begin to think about where they will spend the winter. The grade 1 students at Cobequid Consolidated Elementary discussed how they might help the fairies, who could be quite tired after their seasonal work. They decided that the best way to do this was to build houses for them! So a proper location was found and luckily the woods behind the school were the perfect location. (in fact there was evidence of old houses and some fairy tunnels in the woods. Knowing that the fairies would only want natural materials in their houses and that fairy houses are only made from what is already fallen on the ground, students began by designing and planning their fairy houses, ensuring they would be suitable for their tiny inhabitants. Then Equipped. with bags they gathered what they could find . They collected twigs, leaves, acorns, and other natural items, carefully selecting the best pieces for their fairy homes.
Once they had gathered enough materials, the students set to work in the woods. They chose the perfect locations for their fairy houses. With great care and creativity, they constructed the little homes that will provide the fairies with cozy winter shelters. These new homes will undoubtedly save the local fairies a lot of work, allowing them to rest and enjoy the winter season. The project not only helped the fairies but also taught the students valuable lessons about nature, creativity, and teamwork. The woods behind Cobequid Consolidated Elementary School are now dotted with these enchanting fairy houses, ready to welcome their magical residents.
