| I really admire the work you are doing with the kids there, it really looks like it's helping to foster a real interest in making things and learning hands on skills!
I'm not sure of the Curriculum in Scotland but in England, the national curriculum is so prescribed, that when it comes to Design and Technology there is way too much emphasis on the design process and not enough on the making. Kids are actually dissencouraged to make things they might actually like or use. I think it's a real sad state of affairs as children by their nature, want to learn, ask questions and have fun too - we need to encourage that...and what the hell...if they are learning and having fun too...that can't be a bad thing?
A recent design and making project was to design and make a utensil holder, for use in the kitchen, next to the sink to hold washing up brushes or to allow the cutlery to dry off after washing up...try making that a fun activity!
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