In Room 12 we have been experimenting with using different
tables to do our work. We have been
using standing tables and tables where you can sit on the floor. Some children in our class would like to get
rid of their desks and use these alternative tables all of the time. This has created the problem of where to
store their belongings. To solve this
problem we are building a tote tray holder that will also be used as another high
table.
First of all we looked at examples around the school of
other tote tray holders. Using these
ideas we designed and drew our own tote try holder.
Next the five of us went to Mitre 10 to look at the
prices. Once we new how much it would
cost we sent a letter to Mr Rush to ask for money to pay for it. We got the go-ahead right away.
We went back to Mitre 10 to buy our materials. During the holidays Mr Excell went to his
brother’s workshop to cut the wood to size according to our plan.
To begin our project we had to mark out the screw holes on
the runners for the tote trays. We then
drilled holes for the screws.
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Next we used a router to give our table-top a rounded
edge. We did this to make it safer in
case someone bumped into it.
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Next Monday we are hoping to finish building our tote tray
holder then we will paint it over the following days.
Stay tuned to see our finished product.
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