Inspired by their study of Native Americans, third graders have been spending many recesses using sticks and stones as tools.

With great enthusiasm and teamwork, they have been drilling holes and tunnels in the giant snowballs that dot the recess field. Another snowball was carved into a giant bowl.

Students have been following certain safety protocols to make sure that only the snowballs get drilled. In their search for the perfect stick or stone to use as a tool,

Students found part of a cow femur bone in the woods just off the field.