Making Bricks in Ganon Aleph

After learning in this week's Parashat Shemot that the Jewish slaves had to make their own bricks, the children in Ganon Aleph tried to do just that.  We went outside with shovels to dig up some dirt and grass, brought it back to the classroom, mixed in some water, and pressed the mixture into some small milk carton molds.  After allowing them to dry, we opened them up, and, voila!  The children enjoyed this messy, tactile experience!!