Primary 4 have been learning about Celtic roundhouses. We discovered that roundhouses were important community buildings in Celtic times. They were built using wattle and daub for the walls and had large conical roofs made from thatch. Inside, families lived around a central open fire, which was used for cooking and heating. There were no chimneys, so the smoke drifted up through the thatched roof. Sometimes, even farm animals were kept inside the roundhouse to keep them safe and warm.
In class, we recreated roundhouses using clay and straw. We really enjoyed constructing them, and even using them for play afterwards!
Article 31: the right to rest, play and take part in cultural and artistic activities.
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