Little Hive Girls Build Their Own Winter Wonderland

What started as a spark of curiosity in music class turned into a hands-on engineering challenge in Ms. Hollingsworth and Ms. Aguilar’s classroom in our early childhood division. After a snow day, music teacher Heather Short incorporated the wintry weather into her class and sang songs about the season with the girls.

Winter, snow, and seasonal animals were all our youngest bees could talk about when they got back to their classroom. Ms. Hollingsworth and Ms. Aguilar then taught the girls about how some animals live underground while others inhabit igloos, which they were excited to hear about. Their interest grew from there, and our teachers knew they wanted to do more with igloos.


After our girls collected milk jugs from their families and neighbors for a month, their problem-solving skills were put to the test. They built and rebuilt their igloo three times, experimenting with different techniques to make sure it was sturdy. Now, they’re having a blast playing inside their igloo and gliding on a nearby "skating rink.” What a fun and creative way to experience the joy of winter!

This is a strong example of how our early childhood teachers follow the Reggio Emilia style, engaging the girls through hands-on projects and real-life experiences that are relevant to them. Following our girls’ natural curiosity and sense of wonder sets them up for future academic success and a lifelong love of learning.