With so much sand about, there is always something that needs to be swept up and brushes, made out of makuti palm, need replacing frequently.Making the brooms is a traditional craft, and Mr Athuman has been showing our older kids how it is done.
In a practical craft lesson he demonstrated exactly how they are constructed as the children followed his step-by-step instructions.
They took to it immediately and the boys decided they would taken on the role of making all the brushes we need themselves.
Uncle Billy says: " Our boys are getting quite innovative by making brooms out of makuti. After every fortnight we replace the brooms since they are used often during the day and at night to sweep floors whether dry or wet."They are finding a lot of joy in making them using locally available resources and are aware of the great saving they are helping our family realise at the end of the day.
"Nothing can ever be so satisfying.
" This has boosted their sense of belonging and ownership since we are keen to ensure that some of them will eventually take our positions thus ensuring that the Happy House ship keeps sailing in the most desirable way."
Their products are are clearly up to job as they pass the exacting standards of self-appointed toddler tester, Natasha!
Uncle Billy says: "Our boys are finding a lot of joy in making them using locally available resources and are aware of the great saving they are helping our family to realise at the end of the day.
"Nothing can ever be so satisfying.
" This has boosted their sense of belonging and ownership since we are keen to ensure that some of them will eventually take our positions thus ensuring that the Happy House ship keeps sailing in the most desirable way."
Well done lads. Your efforts are fantastic.
