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Spaghetti and Marshmallow Bridge

Build it⏱ 5 minutesAges 6-10

Triangles are the strongest shape. Bridges that use them hold the most coins.

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Grab this

  • A handful of dry spaghetti
  • Mini marshmallows
  • 2 books
  • Coins
Supplies for Spaghetti and Marshmallow Bridge

Do it in 3 steps

Spaghetti and Marshmallow Bridge step 1
1

Put two books a hand width apart.

Spaghetti and Marshmallow Bridge step 2
2

Build a bridge between them using spaghetti joined with marshmallows.

3

Stack coins on top. How many before it breaks?

DO IT WITH ME

Your turn! Beat the clock.

Press start, then put the screen down and build. We'll cheer when time is up.

5:00

⭐ Bonus round

Make the gap wider and try again.

🧠 Why it works

Triangles are the strongest shape. Bridges that use them hold the most coins.

A grown up should be nearby for every challenge. Clean up together when you are done.

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