🎄 Build an Elf House
Theme: Engineering — Duration: 15–20 minutes
You’ll Need
- Marshmallows or modeling clay
- Toothpicks or straws
Steps
- Use the materials to build a small house.
- Test if it can stand on its own.
- Rebuild if it falls.
Talk About It
- Encourage your child to explain what they’re building as they work.
- If the structure falls, treat it as part of the process rather than a failure.
- Phrases like “What could we try next?” help children develop resilience and problem-solving skills.
- Ask: What makes your building stronger?
Extension Ideas
Challenge your child to make it taller or wider.