Confectionary Folk Tale Inspires Home Building

Hansel and Gretel, a well-known folk tale of German origin, recorded by the Brothers Grimm and published in 1812 has been the focus of Year 3 literacy this term. Hansel and Gretel are a young brother and sister threatened by a old witch living deep in the forest in a house constructed of cake and confectionery. The two children save their own lives by outwitting her.

The children were ask to create the confectionary house where the witch lived for a homework project. The creations were amazing and in many cases it seems that the whole family became involved in the design and construction of the sweetie dwellings. The children said they really enjoyed the homework but enjoyed eating it even more.

Have a look at some of the images of the children's work and marvel at the creativity that was employed in making their ideas reality.