Late spring, early summer we met with another family to show them the Konos ropes. We studied orderliness and how that translates into construction/building. We discussed the different trades needed to build a house and the difficulty and skill it takes to build a house. They were not convinced until they were challenged to build one themselves. We first started off by making the foundation of a building with Popsicle sticks and the walls. While we were waiting for the sticks to dry, we moved on to an outside project of building a compost bin out of scrap lumber. They were armed with pallets and a few other scraps. The finished project was a little shaky but it was a great experience. Leadership qualities popped up and everyone had to learn to "cooperate". 
Our houses were destroyed by a hurricane named Zack (he's two). I understand they finished their houses and used marshmallows for insulation in between their walls. Impressive.
check out the link below for a description of what it was supposed to look like.
http://www.livingoffgrid.org/used-wooden-pallets-or-skids-making-free-easy-compost-bins/sed-wooden-pallets-or-skids-making-free-easy-compost-bins/
Here is where I would like to say we mastered orderliness and my kids all follow their schedule and keep things in order. The best I can say is that they know HOW to do the job and what it is supposed to look like. We are definitely a work in progress here. Organized chaos!!!!
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