This blog provides weekly construction challenges for children ages 4-18 and posts the solutions of some participants. All challenges use materials found in the home.
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Straight from the Netherlands, some magnificent work by an anonymous 4 year old and an anonymous 6 year old!
And, more marvelous marshmallow solutions by Joshua and Jacob:
And, Mr. B did a beautiful job with his arch --
I forgot an entry. I am so...
This week's challenge:
Using one box of straws and one roll of tape, build the strongest bridge that spans 18 inches and stands at least 2 inches off the table. You may not use other materials.
Good luck. When you send pictures, be sure to...
One of my favorite thinking challenges is to create something with scissors and paper. So, this week's challenge is to create a zoo using 1 sheet of notebook paper. You may use scissors in construction. You may not use anything else.
When you are...
Last year, there was a marshmallow arch challenge. This year, Marshmallow Madness Returns.
Your materials: a bag of large marshmallows, a box of toothpicks, 2 pairs of tongs.
Your challenge: build the tallest marshmallow arch you can using the...
