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By TurkeyMom · February 2015
Ages4–8 yrs
Prep—
Activity—
Leveleasy
MessLow
Works for1:1 · Small group · Class
Connect rainbow-colored mini marshmallows with toothpicks to build 3D structures like cubes. A simple, colorful building and engineering activity.
⚠️ Safety first
- Toothpicks have sharp points, so supervise closely, especially with younger children.
- Marshmallows are a choking hazard for young children. Supervise at all times.
- Treat the marshmallows as building materials, not a snack. Handled, colored marshmallows shouldn't be eaten.
- Check the marshmallow package label for allergens before the activity.
Before the kids arrive
- Color the mini marshmallows ahead of time (see our earlier colored marshmallows post).
Steps
Spread the colored mini marshmallows on a tray, grouped by color.
Push one end of a toothpick into a marshmallow.
Push a second marshmallow onto the other end of the toothpick.
Keep connecting toothpicks and marshmallows to make a flat square.
Poke toothpicks straight up from each corner and top them with marshmallows to build a cube.
Keep adding toothpicks and marshmallows to build bigger structures.
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