View attachment 1716256871 Perhaps you could put them to work. Tell them it's an exercise to improve their manual dexterity and warm up before the physicality of the class. :thumbsup::elmer:
Make it a role playing scenario, to see how quickly they can be at arms
They are the settlers and you and an undisclosed amount of Indians will attack them
(Of course, the attack doesn't take place untill after the shelter is finished)