In math, we have been learning all about the different types of shapes, both 2D and 3D. 3D shapes can be pretty tricky to grasp the concept of so the Kinders were challenged to put their knowlege of 3D shapes to use!
They were each given a cup of marshmallows, a handful of toothpicks and a challenge...to build the highest, most stable snowball fort possible.
The Kindergartners quickly discovered how easily it was to create cubes, pyramids, and even rectangular prisms out of the materials.
By the end of our STEM activity, there were forts that were over 12 inches tall! At the end of the experiment, I had several Kinders commenting on how this was their favorite science project yet!
It is amazing what a group of Kindergartners can create with some problem solving, 4 bags of mini marshmallows and 1,600 toothpicks!
Take a look at a few of their creations!
They were each given a cup of marshmallows, a handful of toothpicks and a challenge...to build the highest, most stable snowball fort possible.
The Kindergartners quickly discovered how easily it was to create cubes, pyramids, and even rectangular prisms out of the materials.
By the end of our STEM activity, there were forts that were over 12 inches tall! At the end of the experiment, I had several Kinders commenting on how this was their favorite science project yet!
It is amazing what a group of Kindergartners can create with some problem solving, 4 bags of mini marshmallows and 1,600 toothpicks!
Take a look at a few of their creations!